West Pelzer Firefighters work at the scene of an attic fire at a house on Dendy St. in West Pelzer Monday evening around 6:45 p.m.
Firefighters from Williamston and Cheddar also responded. (Journal photo)
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West Pelzer house fire
Former Senator Garrison dies
Former Senator T. Ed Garrison, Jr. died Sunday at age 91.
Garrison was known for his Denver Downs Farm located between Anderson and Clemson and for years of service to the state where he was a champion for agriculture and conservation. He often participated in the Denver Downs Christmas parade and served as the parade’s Grand Marshall last year.
A 1942 graduate of Clemson University, the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena was named for him in 1991. As a senator, he secured funding for the SC Land Resources Commission, which became a part of the Department of Natural Resources. He advocated for state storm water management, mine land reclamation, dam and reservoir safety and landscape architect registration.
Old Pelzer Road fatal accident
A SC state trooper photographs the scene of a fatal accident early Friday morning. A pickup truck struck a tree on Old Pelzer Road near Peden Road, killing the driver. Piedmont firefighters along with Greenville EMS responded to the call. (Photo by David Rogers)
Two vehicle accident
A Powdersville firefighter (right) directs traffic around the scene of a two vehicle accident on Highway 153 at Three Bridges Road Thursday. A two year old was transported by Pelzer EMS to an area hospital with minor injuries. (Photo by David Rogers)
Tree knocks out power on Durham Drive
A large tree crashed down across Durham Drive knocking out power to several homes during a recent storm. Power was restored in about two hours and the tree was removed from the roadway. Williamston firefighters stood by as a precaution and redirected traffic.(Photo by David Rogers)
Large tree fell Thursday during thunderstorm
A large tree fell Thursday evening during a thunder storm. The large tree struck part of a home on “E” Street and then crashed onto Longview Drive. No one was injured in the mishap. (Photo by David Rogers)
Graduation smiles
Palmetto High Graduates file out of the LittleJohn Coliseum with smiles on their faces after receiving their diplomas Thursday. Area graduates of Palmetto, Wren and Woodmont are now entering a new phase of their lives as they leave high school behind and move on to college, work, creating families and possibly changing the world. A special salute to graduates of all three schools is included in this edition of The Journal. “We wish all our area graduates and their families all the best as they celebrate this milestone,” Journal Managing Editor David Meade said.
Single vehicle accident
Wren firefighters awaits a tow truck at the scene of a single vehicle accident on Moore Road near Highway 8 Friday night. The driver escaped with minor injuries after he lost control of his truck, causing it to leave the roadway and overturn. He was checked out by Pelzer EMS but refused to go to the hospital. (Photo by David Rogers)
Accident on Midway Road
A accident on Midway Road slowed traffic early Thursday morning. A sport utility vehicle ran off the roadway and overturned north of Cherokee Road shortly after 6:00. The driver was not injured although EMS and West Pelzer firefighters responded. (Photo by David Rogers)
Williamston EMS surveys damage
A Williamston EMS worker surveys the damage to a vehicle that was involved in a accident on Highway 81 at I-85 Thursday evening. No one was injured in the accident. State troopers investigated the wreck. (Photo by David Rogers)
