A Palmetto Elementary School student in Anderson School District One was recently diagnosed with Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. On June 15, 2013 the school was notified with the information. As soon as it could be verified, the district took measures to contact the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and follow the district plan for communicating such information, school officials said.
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Senate Update
The SC Senate adjourned last week with a number of important bills passed, and several more in the pipeline expected for final passage early next year when the two-year session concludes.
“We made some important progress this year on our agenda for jobs and reform, namely getting the election fiasco corrected, stopping Medicaid expansion, and making great strides in moving along the Department of Administration and Ethics bills,” said Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler. “I for one am disappointed in the fact that we didn’t have time to get both those bills to the governor’s desk, but I believe we will continue to work in the interim and can do so early next year. My hope is that when the legislature reconvenes, we can pass both of those bills quickly, as well as a comprehensive plan to fund our roads.”
Epps recognized by USPS Inspection Service
Anderson County Sheriff’s Investigator Grady M. Epps recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from the United States Postal Service. Epps was recognized for his significant contributions to the Upstate Financial Crimes Task Force and the U. S. Postal Inspection Service. Inspector In Charge Keith A. Fixel made the presentation at the Postal Inspection Office in Greenville.
Some Greenville County Schools offer free meals – During summer
Ten locations in Greenville County are providing free lunches and breakfasts Monday through Friday until August 16 for any child 18 years of age or younger. Meals are provided without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion or national origin. Some sites require enrollment in their program to receive a free lunch or breakfast. Parents should contact a participating site for details and hours of service. Times may vary by location.
Driver pleads guilty to reckless homicide
Cody Bradley Hendry, the driver of a 2000 Honda involved in an accident on US Hwy. 29 in Nov. 2011 in which 17 year old Jaela Kelley was killed, pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless homicide Thursday. According to Assistant Solicitor Lauren Price, Hendry had a blood-alcohol level of 0.099 after the accident. He was originally facing a charge of DUI homicide which has a sentence of up to 25 years. Under the reckless homicide charge, Hendry is facing up to 10 years in prison.
Arrest made in Pelzer Shooting
Anderson County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two people in connection with a shooting that occurred on River Street in Pelzer Sunday morning. Billy Joe Crane and Jamie Michael Eaton were arrested Sunday night without incident and chargedor with attempted murder. Mitchell Ray Carroll was shot multiple times before he crashed a car into a fence on the Pelzer EMS property.
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)
