Anderson Independent Mail Stories

Jobless rate rise has a human side in Anderson

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:17:00 -0000

As the unemployment rates took another jump in South Carolina, more in Anderson seek help.

Daniel advances to Upper State championship

senkiwrb@independentmail.com (Brad Senkiw) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:48:00 -0000

Hopkins catches a touchdown, returns interception for a TD on back-to-back plays

Lambert, Woodruff knock off Abbeville

farnerkb@independentmail.com (Keith Farner) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:46:00 -0000

QB throws for 345 yards, 3 touchdowns in third round win

An appreciation of Michael Crichton

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:39:00 -0000

He imagined dinosaurs created from fossilized DNA, a deadly virus from outer space, killer gorillas and many other scenarios involving the intersection of man, nature and technology.

Seneca’s Marshall Parker: Elder statesman of Oconee had impact on politics, education

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:35:00 -0000

Marshall Joyner Parker, who died Saturday at age 86, leaves a long life of accomplishment and public service behind.

Some good news among the bad

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:33:00 -0000

The financial news continues to pound us day after day: volatile stock market, companies lining up for bailouts, companies laying off employees. Even so, there are a few things to be cheerful about.

CEOs who ask for bailout should prepare to suffer, too

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:30:00 -0000

We had never heard of Daniel P. Amos until last week, when the CEO of Aflac Inc., the health insurance company with the funny duck commercials, made an amazing announcement.

Challenge is to 'maintain momentum' in uncertain times, Barker tells faculty and staff

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:24:00 -0000

Clemson University President James F. Barker told a town hall meeting Friday that the university’s current challenge is “how to maintain momentum and make progress in an era of economic uncertainty.”

Clemson students to hold pep rally, Cocky "funeral"

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:06:00 -0000

The Clemson University Student Alumni Association will present "Black Friday: Cocky's Funeral" on Nov. 28.

Third man arrested in an undercover drug operation in Stephens County

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:56:00 -0000

A Bowman man has become the third man arrested in an undercover drug operation in Stephens County that netted scores of illegal pills, miscellaneous drug paraphernalia and an orange pickup truck.

Easley man charged with second-degree exploitation of a minor

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:41:00 -0000

Troy Franklin Taylor, 23, of Easley has been arrested and charged with one count of second- degree exploitation of a minor, a felony offense

Corps delays decision about decreasing water releases from Hartwell Lake

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:37:00 -0000

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that the decrease in water releases from Hartwell Lake Dam slated to begin Saturday, Nov. 22, will be delayed.<

Restored courthouse to be unveiled in Stephens County

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:32:00 -0000

Stephens County will unveil its newly restored courthouse this weekend.

Single mother gives up everything but hope

littlerrricky@hotmail.com (Rick Spruill) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:28:00 -0000

32-year-old, single mother of three recently was forced to take a substantial reduction in work hours, as well as a change in shifts, when she lost childcare for her children.

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair has begun at Blue Ridge Arts Center in Seneca

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:25:00 -0000

To help put people in the mood for the holidays, everyone is invited to the Blue Ridge Arts Center in Seneca to enjoy a Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair.

Westminster seeking Tree City USA certification

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:23:00 -0000

The city of Westminster has taken the final two steps in the process to achieve Tree City USA certification.

Former USC student sentenced to probation in Internet sex sting case

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:21:00 -0000

On June 19, 2006, University of South Carolina student Siddharth “Sid” Darshan Danak was arrested for soliciting sex online from a person he thought was a 14-year-old girl who liked McDonald’s Happy Meals and chicken nuggets. His chatroom conquest, however, turned out to be a Westminster police officer.

BlueChoice HealthPlan ranks in top third of country's best plans

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:30:00 -0000

BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina was ranked in the top third of America's Best Health Plans by U.S. News & World Report and the National Committee for Quality Assurance

Johnson Controls donates check to Foothills Trail Conference

dorsett@gacaradio.com (Chad Dorsett WSNW/Special to Anderson Independent-Mail ) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:29:00 -0000

In an effort to improve the condition of local natural resources and support educational efforts focused on the environment, Johnson Controls of West Union has presented a $1,000 check to the Foothills Trails Conference

Save the Astro rally draws host of supporters to Clemson

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:27:00 -0000

Hundreds of people turned out Friday evening in Clemson on a night that seemed colder than the thermometer indicated, all to try and save a movie theater that is slated to be sold.