Republican Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom has attracted mounting scrutiny since he first told lawmakers last month that he had unintentionally exaggerated the state’s cash position by $3.5 billion by overstating the amount the state had sent to colleges and universities. 

An estimated 350 students are expected to launch from Green Pond Landing and Event Center for the Palmetto Boat Center  Tournament Trail, with boats launching at 7 a.m. and the weigh-in at 1:30 p.m. for middle school anglers and 3 p.m. for high school anglers.

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns talks about the importance of Hartwell Lake to the area’s economy as well as offering updates on upcoming events, the county budget, the new detention center and more in this interview with the Anderson Observer.

The statewide jobless rate, which is calculated differently and seasonally adjusted dropped to 3.2 percent in January, down from 3.3 percent in December..

The bill was authored by a group which includes Rep. Rob Harris, R-Spartanburg, a registered nurse and member of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus; and  has attracted 21 co-sponsors, including Rep. April Cromer, R-Anderson and Rep. Thomas Beach, R-Anderson.  

The parking behind Whitner Street Garage will be closing today as new service lines and manholes are being installed. The work is expected to take all week.

Anderson has seen prices increase by more than 20 center per gallon in the last two weeks, as refineries begin the transition to the summer blend of fuel.

NOTICE: Anderson County Roads & Bridges is working to prepare a portion of Camson Road that was washed out due to recent rainfall. The repair is estimated to be a two-week project.

The outage is in the vicinity of Electric City Gymnastics and Pickens Construction.

On Monday, the City of Anderson will consider a resolution on funding from the South Carolina Textiles Communities Revitalization Act for a portion of property at 520 Fair Street which will be part of the proposed new housing development there.

One of the things distinguishes Clean Start from other groups assisting our friends and neighbors who need a little help in Anderson County is that there is no paid staff. From the beginning, the organization has been a labor of love for those who volunteer to keep it up and running.

In partnership with the Belton Tennis Association, “Raise a Racquet:  The History of Tennis,” will roll out March 19 from 3-5 p.m. with activities at the museum and surrounding areas.

The Textile League served as a kind of minor league for major league baseball, especially before the professional teams committed more resourced to their own minor organizations. But the fierce competitive nature of the sport led many mills by the 1940s and 1950s to recruit players from other towns, which was a major factor in the demise of textile league baseball. 

“The citizens of Anderson County are very fortunate to have this man working for us,” said County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn. “We appreciate the job Mr. Burns is doing. We are still lower (in salary) than other counties our size, but we want him to know we appreciate him. He doesn’t have a county car or phone and he works seven days a week.”

Ryan Norton, who most recently served at Powdersville High School as offensive coordinator at Powdersville High School, will take over the program at Palmetto as soon as the move is officially approved by the Anderson School Dist. 1 School Board.

“The Cancer Association of Anderson couldn’t be happier to partner with organizations like Just Call Bill and Elder Source Senior Ministries to provide access, expanded learning,” said CAA Executive Director Angie Stringer. “It will also encourage participation among individuals fighting and surviving cancer, in Anderson County.”

The non-partisan election is to fill the seat of Councilmember Pat Alexander who, after many years of service, is moving away from the area. One candidate, Thomas Scarfo, has filed for the seat. 

Anderson County implemented a new countywide EMS program in Sept. 2021, and has reported solid progress since the change from a loose coalition of volunteer rescue squads. According to the county, the new system is fully staffed and response time goals—defined as 9 minutes, 59 seconds or less—are now being met 95 percent of the time on priority 1 calls compared with 65 percent response times under the previous system.

Anderson County P.A.W.S. is joining the North Shore Animal League America’s Tour For Life 2021 this week, with the shelter open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from noon–5 p.m. (no appointment necessary).

The festival, organized by students in the Clemson University Department of English, celebrates Clemson’s rich literary scene with a book fair and readings from students, faculty and visiting writers.

…under the direction of Will Ragland, and with a cast and musicians that move seamlessly between musical numbers and storyline, it not only works, it sings.