Heidi Cenac

Now governor's a literary critic?

RealtyTrac, a national real estate Web site, reported the number of foreclosures nationwide increased 121 percent from the second quarter of 2007 to the second quarter of this year.

With the much-publicized failure of three banks in the United States, Anderson-area residents have been flooding local banks with calls about their financial safety.

Dispatchers say a man dressed as a woman held up The Peoples Bank on Clemson Boulevard at about 11 a.m.

Traditional school supplies such as notebooks, computers and clothes, as well as some items you might not think of like bridal gowns, formal attire, diapers and linens will be sold tax-free Friday through Sunday.

If conditions intensify in the next several weeks, residents could be asked to take more extensive steps to preserve the water supply.

After 37 years with WestPoint Home, Gibbs was eligible for Workforce Investment Act funds but never received them.

Cottage Ladies Investment Club is second, Edward Jones financial adviser Eddie Whitfield is third, and Homeland Park Elementary School Stock Club is fourth after second quarter.

Anderson County homeowners may be in for a surprise when tax bills arrive in mailboxes later this year

Eddie Bernard Lindsey to serve 30 years for armed robbery.

Dunkin Donuts to open its first store in Honea Path and a second in Anderson.

Ordinance proposed by council member Cindy Wilson would have prevented council members from working for the county within a year of leaving office.

Jordan Robert Hicks was arrested in an undercover Internet sting conducted by the Oconee County Sheriff's Office.

An ordinance to restrict open burning in Anderson County was approved on Tuesday.

About 100 people showed up at the Anderson City Council on Monday to debate rezoning plans for two Anderson neighborhoods.

On-demand flight service now available to cities in Florida, Georgia and Alabama.

Former Kebab Korner becoming an all-American bar and grill called Papa Duke's.

Taylor Fitch of Anderson plans to show that disabled children are able as part of her reign as Miss South Carolina Teen.

George Smith knows all too well how quickly a mistake can change everything.

One year after release as many as 60 percent of former inmates are not employed in the legitimate labor market, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Anderson County Planning Commission voted 5-0 Tuesday to table plans for a new middle school at Old Williamston and Metz roads

The planning commission meets at 6 p.m. on the second floor of the historic courthouse in downtown Anderson.

PinPoint GeoTech uses GPS to provide public works departments with real-time information

Children will participate in canoeing, arts and crafts, swimming, archery and a ropes course during a weeklong camp specifically for kids with asthma.

A green Chevy convertible heading into Anderson County from Abbeville ran off the road and overturned near Rocky River Baptist Church.

The Anderson County Democratic Party conducted its annual barbecue Saturday at the Anderson County Farmer's Market.

Staring at the boxes of brochures, maps and guides she’d collected, woman decided to compile what she and others knew into an all-inclusive guidebook

An underlying carotid artery disease could have contributed to the collision.

The accident happened just before 1 p.m. on J.P. Stevens Road in Seneca.

After seven years together, Barry and Tammy Patterson tied the knot at a local gas station Friday.

Residents likely experienced a downburst, meteorologist says.

The event concludes tonight with fireworks and a concert from Anderson First Worship.

Complimentary inspections to be held on Hartwell, Jocasse and Keowee between today and Sunday.

Squad can use the money to improve communication within their department and with surrounding agencies.

The Victoria is a flashback to 1930s and ’40s England with crisp linens, proper china, 50 kinds of tea and period uniforms.

Investors with diversified portfolios and quality investments should buckle up, said Eddie Whitfield, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Anderson.

Couple plan to convert its current location at 502 N. Main St. to a 120-seat banquet, private catering and special event facility.

Don Chapman, Rick Laughridge, Tony Stewart and Tom Dunaway were sworn into office during a ceremony Tuesday.

The Chalk Monkey’s 1,400-square-foot store carries bulletin board paper, letters and borders, posters, Christian and secular teacher resources, as well as educational toys from Melissa & Doug, Haba, Gantz and First Note.

Anderson landmark formerly known as Stewart's Fast Food has changed owners and is now known as Riley's Fast Food.

January to May year-over-year comparisons show the number of traffic fatalities dropped from 28 in 2007 to nine in 2008.

Look for hail the size of pennies or larger.

The grant aims to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

The problem has not slowed drivers.

Fireworks and concerts planned for July 4th.

Look for a mostly sunny Friday with clouds moving in this afternoon.

Officials scale back plans for auditorium, middle school

The thousands of fish found dead in Little Beaverdam Creek died naturally, officials said.

Rhonda Sims will fly to Chicago this weekend to spend 24 hours tied to a doghouse in Chain Off 2008: Unchain our World.

Community Bankshares and First Citizens Bank and Trust are merging.