Easley Community Pulse

Crime and Safety

• 🔥 Multi-Agency Drug Busts: Pickens Police concluded a months-long operation with six arrests and 40 charges, seizing nine...

Upstate Circle of Friends strengthens Greenville-area communities through gardens, classrooms, veteran services, and family support.

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Pickens Police wrapped up months-long Operation CRACKdown with six arrests and 40 charges across multiple agencies.

• Seizures included over 200 grams...

A fatal crash early Saturday in Pickens County claimed the life of 24-year-old Logan Anders after his Jeep ran a stop sign at US 178 and Freeman Road,...

Plan your Upstate weekend around warm and dry weather with highs in the 80s and mostly sun and clouds. A stray shower is possible Sunday afternoon before rain chances increase Monday with afternoon storms.

Road Closures

• ⚡ East Butler Road Bridge: East Butler Road bridge over I-385 to close for summer repairs.

Public Safety Incidents

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Two Greenville County spots fell below the 78-point threshold in May inspections, underscoring why diners should check scores before eating out.

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A four-year-old's death from starvation exposes serious gaps in child protection.

• Cassie Owens died after first responders found her unresponsive...

A nine-year-old boy named Zemir Neal was struck and killed by a pickup truck while skateboarding on Wild Dogwood Way in the River Mist subdivision...

The East Butler Road bridge over I-385 will close for summer repairs. Check local updates for timing and travel alternatives.

Public Safety Incidents

• 🔥 Child Fatality: A 9-year-old child died after being hit by a truck while skateboarding on Wild Dogwood Way in...

A 9-year-old child died Wednesday evening after skateboarding from a driveway into the path of a pickup truck on Wild Dogwood Way in Mauldin.

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A traffic stop attempt near Pelham Road and Haywood Road at 4:14 p.m. escalated when the driver fled, side-swiping a patrol vehicle before crashing...

Sunny skies and low humidity deliver a beautiful stretch this weekend across the Upstate, with highs reaching the mid-to-upper 80s and plenty of sunshine. Perfect for outdoor plans, though hit-or-miss showers and storms increase early next week.

Deputies responded to a shooting just after midnight at Boulder Creek Apartments on Furman Hall Road in the Cherrydale area, finding a woman shot at a...

A crash on Pelham Road in Greenville has triggered a major power outage, with crews now clearing the scene. Commuters should expect delays and residents may face outages.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• Cool Mornings Expected: Temperatures will drop to the mid-50s overnight with lows in the low 50s in mountain areas...

Enjoy the cooler mornings through Friday before summer heat builds.

• Today’s high reaches 77 degrees with full sunshine across the area.
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Cleveland Park is closing Wednesday for renovations through October.

• Playgrounds below the zoo, large shelters, and a Swamp Rabbit Trail section...

Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship warned of a compensation crisis and staffing shortages that could affect public safety.

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