Good morning to you Belton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Belton PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
Hosting an event in Belton? Let Patch get the word out for you. Post it to the Patch calendar.
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: 21st Annual Heritage Days at the Depot and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Investigation leads to 8 dogs seized from South Carolina property; owner facing charges (wjcl.com) — Anderson County deputies recently seized eight neglected dogs from a Cox Street property in Belton after reports of possible mistreatment. The Belton man accused of owning the animals faces ill-treatment charges, while the dogs are now receiving care through Anderson County PAWS before eventual adoption or transfer to rescue groups.
2. Spartanburg Wins 40th Hall of Fame Classic in Belton (hssr.com) — Belton just hosted the 2026 Chick-fil-A of Anderson Hall of Fame Classic, bringing eight top girls' tennis teams from across South Carolina to local courts. Spartanburg edged Daniel and Greenville by just two points in one of the closest tournaments ever, while organizers praised the Belton Tennis Association and local support for making the event a success.
3. Downtown Bicentennial Parade Set for Oct. 4 (andersonobserver.com) — Belton will be represented alongside other Anderson County municipalities in a big downtown Anderson parade on Oct. 4 celebrating the county's 200th anniversary. With more than 40 entries, from schools and bands to civic groups and both major political parties, the event caps a yearlong bicentennial spotlight on local communities like Belton.
4. Three people killed in as many days in crashes in same SC county, cops say (thestate.com) — A 26-year-old Belton resident, Jacob Chase Scroggins, was killed Saturday night when his motorcycle left River Road and hit a tree in Anderson County. His death was one of three fatal crashes in the county over just a few days, underscoring a rising toll on local roads this year.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Belton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Belton Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.