With the South Carolina Primary three weeks away, the Anderson Observer reached out to every county on the ballot in Anderson County to allow voters to get to know them better. Almost all responded.
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The rain held off allowing for a good crowd at the annual Williamston's Pig in the Park, which brought competitive barbecue cooks to Mineral Spring Park for a cook-off as part of the Friday-Saturday event which included artists, music and new vendors.
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The Anderson Observer asked every candidate with opposition a series of questions in preparation for the June 11 primaries in South Carolina. On Sunday, these candidates will outline in their own words, why they consider themselves the best hope for the state heading toward November.
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The South Carolina Department of Transportation will pave close to 20 miles of state-owned roads in Anderson County in 2025. The move is part of the department’s 10-year pavement improvement program paid for by S.C. gas tax revenue, with a focus on the safety of roads and bridges.
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The state’s top law enforcement agency concluded that the allegation is “unfounded.”
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The Anderson County Fraternal Order of Police honored those who have fallen in the line of duty with a ceremony Thursday in the historic Anderson County Courthouse downtown.
The Peace Officers Memorial honored the 23 men and three K-9 officers killed in the line of duty in Anderson County dating back to 1892.
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Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns offers updates on the upcoming county’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget, economic development, recreation, repairs at the the historic courthouse, Broadway Lake, concerts at the civic center the farmers market and more in this interview with the Anderson Observer,
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Electrolux Group on Tuesday donated $90,000 worth of laundry baskets to Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM), which will be distributed to Hope Missions of the Upstate, New Foundations Home for Children, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Clemson Community Care, Anderson County schools, Clean Start, and other local non-profits.
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The potential development of the property has applied for tax credits for the project on the 11 parcels, and if approved, could begin construction in 2025, and be open within 12-15 months, according to City Administrator David McCuen.
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The vote Monday will move the book to the Family Resource section of the children’s library which houses books which discuss such topics as divorce, death and puberty.
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Anderson City Council will give final vote to a plan to rezone 3.5 acres on the southwestern corner of South Murray Avenue and West Franklin Street from Multi-Family Residential to Planned Development District 2 Monday at 6 p.m. in council chambers downtown.
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The origins of Mother’s Day as celebrated in the United States date back to the 19th century. In the years before the Civil War, Jarvis helped start “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs” to teach local women how to properly care for their children.
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Perfect weather greeted those who turned out for the two-day Iva Spring Depot Days and Car Show this weekend.
The festival featured music, craft vendors, a car show with more than 150 entries, food and a kids play area.
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Early voting for the June 11 South Carolina Primary elections is set for May 28- June 7.
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The 2024 regular session of the South Carolina General Assembly ended Thursday and will perhaps be better remembered for the things that didn’t pass.
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Power Outages have closed the following Anderson County offices until Monday:
Anderson County Courthouse Annex, 401 East River St., Anderson
Ronald P. Townsend Building, 2404 North Main St., Anderson
Treasurer and Auditor‘s offices, 4 Civic Court, Powdersville
White Street Convenience Center, 2151 White St. Ext., Anderson
Craytonville Convenience Center, 200 Wilson Rd., Belton
Special Population Recreation, 101 S. Fant St., Anderson
Senior Citizen Programs, 101 S. Fant St., Anderson
More than 20,000 homes without power in Anderson County, and scattered damage from the storm, including downed trees are still being reported as dawn approaches.
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Council received the 43 applications for the at-large positions after Tuesday’s meeting. The overwhelming majority of applicants earned post-secondary degrees including one M.D., eight Ph.D.s, 12 master’s degrees, 15 four-year degrees, five two-year degrees and two with no degreed education beyond high school diplomas.
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Anderson County Council passed the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget in name only Tuesday night, to stay on schedule for approving a final county budget before July 1. The working budget is waiting on the state to pass its budget for final details on funding for the county.
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