Travelers Rest Monitor

11/22/2024

Step into the enchanting world of Downtown Travelers Rest on Saturday, November 30th, from 3 pm to 7 pm, and prepare for a holiday experience like no other! 🚂 All aboard the Polar Express, where you’ll chug along the Trail, feeling the magic of the season. Dive into the pages of The Great Book Adventure, following clues and surprises around town, and make your way to capture cherished moments with Santa himself!

❄️ Brave the frosty excitement of snowball fights by the Gazebo, soak in the melodies of the talented Greenville Carolers, and channel your holiday spirit at our FREE Make-and-Take Christmas Craft Stations.

🍷 For the grown-ups, the adventure continues as you Shop & Sip through participating merchants, savoring local treats and treasures to fill your holiday stockings.

This festive celebration is brimming with joy, creativity, and holiday cheer—so mark your calendars, grab your loved ones, and join us to make memories that will warm your heart all winter long. The TR Holiday Hop awaits—are you ready to hop into the magic?
Visit https://travelersrestsc.com/holiday-hop/ for event details!

09/10/2024

Motorcycle Thefts Across Northern County

By - Roger JewellMotorcycles Stolen In Travelers Rest, Marietta, Tigerville And BereaAn outbreak of motorcycle thefts were reported across northern Greenville County in recent weeks. On August 17th a Suzuki R750 was stolen from a residence on Shelton Road in Travelers Rest. On August 27th a 2001 Har...

06/17/2024

The Tree Sitters Of 1930

By - Roger JewellMark Twain said the worst thing that can happen to a great story is the unexpected arrival of an eyewitness. I discovered a great story recently about a large number of young men in 1930. Considering the number of years that have passed since 1930, I don't think any eyewitnesses wil...

03/13/2024

1954 Crime Spree Across Five States Ended In Travelers Rest

By - Roger JewellFour midwestern teenagers made a bad decision to attempt a burglary at a northern Greenville County gas station in 1954. On February 21, 1954 Greenville County Sheriff R.V Chandler Jr., announced the arrest of four teens who had admitted to committing 33 burglaries during a ten day....

03/07/2024

SCDOT Begins North 25 Project

By - Roger Jewell South Carolina Department Of Transportation has started implementing safety improvements on North Highway 25 above Travelers Rest. Work started last week on March 1st and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025. Work will begin on West Belvue Road and continue upward toward...

01/30/2024

Fatal Accident In TR

A southbound box truck collided with the rearend of a stationary eighteen wheeler in front of KFC at Highway 25 and State Park Road in Travelers Rest. The crashed happened on Tuesday mornning (Januaary 30th). The fifty five year old driver of the box truck, Debra Jean Datko, was killed instantly at....

12/07/2023

𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑰𝑰 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 | Clay Hendrix 👏
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12/07/2023

Come out TOMORROW for our Furman Paladin Football team sendoff!

12/07/2023

12/06/2023

Furman Takes On Montana Friday

By - Roger Jewell Twenty two years ago the Furman University football Paladins faced off against the Montana Grizzleys in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the NCAA Division I-AA national championship. I was on the sidelines on that chilly December night as a photographer/reporter following the Paladins. I...

11/14/2023

It's never too early to make sure that Travelers Rest's Holiday Hop and Tree Lighting is on your calendar! We are still accepting sponsorships for the event!
Please check here for more information:
https://travelersrestsc.com/holiday-hop-and-tree-lighting/

11/01/2023

Vehicle Crime Wave Sweeps County Areas

Over 90 vehicle break-ins and 12 stolen vehicles were reported during a fifteen day period across Greenville County from October 15-30. The incidents took place in residential neighborhoods in western, eastern and southern portions of the county and the City of Greenville. Many of the parked vehicle...

10/21/2023

Ready for the chase.

10/10/2023

Candidate Visits Greenville

Senator Tim Scott, Republican candidate for president, (left) visited Stax on Poinsett Highway in Greenville Monday afternoon where he talked to restaurant customers of the popular lunch spot. Photo By Bobby Brookshire.

09/28/2023