West Union woman charged with armed robbery

A West Union woman has been arrested on the charge of armed robbery—an offense that is alleged to have occurred late last week near the South Carolina-Georgia line.  The Oconee Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Peggy Sue Smith of West Union’s Little Pittsburg Drive.  An individual listed as the victim of the crime is quoted by a deputy sheriff as saying an agreement was made to meet the 58-year old Smith near the state line on Highway 76 in a parking area.   During the meeting, Smith allegedly produced a knife and demanded money.