Pickens County schools are introducing a new clear bag policy and Evolv weapons screening at select athletic events. Here’s what families need to know before heading to the game.
Lindsey Graham’s career carried him from a small-town childhood in Central, South Carolina, to the United States Senate. After his death in 2026, he returned home to be buried beside his parents at Mount Zion Cemetery.
Construction is underway near the Nature Center at Table Rock State Park, temporarily changing how hikers access the trails. Here’s what visitors need to know about the new deck project, Carrick Creek Falls improvements and temporary trail reroute.
Downtown Clemson’s streetscape project has entered its final phase. Here’s what drivers, pedestrians, and visitors need to know about traffic changes, business access, parking, and the latest construction progress.
One of South Carolina’s most breathtaking mountain destinations is ready to welcome visitors once again. Beginning August 24, Pretty Place (Fred W. Symmes Chapel) will reopen to the public following renovations. Discover what makes this iconic Blue Ridge overlook so special, the best times to visit, nearby attractions, and everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip.
Step back to July 18, 1857, and discover what life was really like in Pickens District through the pages of the Keowee Courier. From deadly railroad construction accidents and heartbreaking local tragedies to the rise of Florence Nightingale and the promise of the Blue Ridge Railroad, this fascinating newspaper captures a community on the brink of enormous change just four years before the Civil War.
Everything Ambler Elementary families need for the 2026–2027 school year in one place! Find important dates, Meet the Teacher information, school hours, arrival and dismissal procedures, registration, transportation, meal information, and helpful resources to help your student start the year off right.
Six Mile native Blake Whiten is bringing his country music hits back to the Upstate with a live performance at Wendell’s Indoors in Anderson. Here’s everything you need to know about the concert, including show times, venue information, and ticket details.
Whether you’re facing a temporary hardship or simply don’t know where to turn, this comprehensive guide connects you with food pantries, community share boxes, emergency financial assistance, free medical care, housing resources, utility assistance, and other organizations serving Upstate South Carolina. Help is available—and you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
South Carolina has adopted a new Bicycle Safety Stop law that allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs when it is safe to do so. Here’s what the new law means for riders, drivers, and communities across the Upstate.