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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Greg Wilson Greg Wilson

Belton Ghost Walk to Feature New Haunts

Ghost Walk participants will also hear tales of tragic deaths on prom night, and those who are still seen wandering the area; the story of Medium and Tarot Card Reader Madame Oliverte and the evil spirit; plus, a one-armed pool shark, ghostly footsteps in a historic home and a night in the Barber’s Ghost Room of the Geer Hotel.

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Boo in the Park Fills Mineral Springs Park

An estimated crowd of more than 3,000 revelers lined up across the entrance and wound down the path inside Mineral Springs Park in Williamston on Saturday for the town’s annual Boo in the Park Halloween event.

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Greg Wilson Greg Wilson

Early Voting Starts Monday

The Town of West Pelzer, Town of Pendleton, Town of Pelzer, City of Belton, Town of Honea Path, Town of Iva, and the Anderson County School Dist. 4 Bond Referendum are on the ballot this year.

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County Remembers Fallen First Responders

The new event replaces the Walk of Remembrance, which was subject to the weather, and continues to include a roll call of all the fallen city, county and township first responders dating back as far as 1797.

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Arts Center Director to Step Down

“It is bittersweet to make this move, but I am excited about the new opportunity,” said Cameron. “I grew up about an hour from Savannah, and that area is home to me. I still have family members there, and I’m really excited about the job at the Chamber.” 

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Three Teams Take Top Prizes in PlaySafe Fishing Event

Justin Raines and Bradley Day took the $5,000 first-place prize with a total catch of 14.29 pounds. The team of Barrett Keel and Brody Manley won the $2,000 second-place prize with a catch of 13.46 pounds, while Larry Fleeman and Randy Fleeman won $1,000 for their third-place catch of 10.32 pounds.

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Honea Path Festival Crowns New Champs

Contestants were challenged with eating a honey sopped biscuit and then whistle. Sterling Tyner of Belton took the women’s championship, will Belton-Honea Path High School Student Cody Bailey captured the men’s crown. Each will receive $100 prize for their achievement.

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