Foothills Human Trafficking Task Force and Anderson’s The Blue Dragonfly, a 501c3 non-profit, are working together to help juvenile victims of human trafficking with advocacy, education, outreach, awareness and resources.

Heading into the new school year, the school has big expansion plans, especially for the Anderson campus. TCTC President Galen DeHay said plans are in the works to move and expand the automotive program to Anderson, adding diesel, heavy diesel, electric vehicle repair. The future also hopes to add a program in partnership with Bosch for working with hydrogen fuel cells.

Anderson County Council will look at funding and bids for urgent work needed on the historic Anderson County Courthouse as part of Tuesday’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the historic courthouse.

Bryson Gurley and Ethan Evatt came within 11 ounces of winning the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School Championship at Green Pond Landing. Instead, the rising seniors at Palmetto High School seniors, finished a strong second against 480 teams from across North America in the national tournament.

The Senior Place: West Pelzer, scheduled to open Aug. 7, will provide a place for senior citizens to gather for a nutritious meal, social and recreational activities, and educational opportunities.  

“Hello Dolly” runs through Aug. 13. Tickets available here.

The ministry serves breakfast and lunch five days a week at their facility on South Main Street, and is a ministry hub in the neighborhood that once housed Orr Mills. From medical and mental health assistance, to finding rides to work, the church works with other nonprofits and churches in the area to serve those who need a little extra help and a safe, compassionate place to find fellowship.

The High School Championship — featuring more than 480 teams from 35 states and Canada — will launch each day at 6:20 a.m. and return at 2:20 p.m. for weigh-in. Full coverage will be available on Bassmaster.com.  Hartwell Lake, which has hosted four Bassmaster Classics, continues to enjoy the national spotlight as one of the nation’s top bass lakes.

Tiffany Estes, who comes to the new post from Anderson School District 1, where she spent the past seven years a director of planning and development and student services, said the mission and continued growth of AIT were part of what attracted her to the challenge of the new position.

Seigler, who retired from Anderson County in 2019, held multiple wrestling titles including the NWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship, the NWA Tag-Team Championship, and the NWA Florida Television Championship.

The first annual Anderson County’s Fastest Runners event, which will offer runners of all age groups a chance to discover their personal best time will be rescheduled later this year.

Beginning Aug.18, those operating a watercraft in South Carolina born before July 1, 2007, will be required to pass an approved boating education course.

Schools letting out historically bring a significant increase in the labor force, one that is difficult for the job market to absorb. In the past, jobless numbers have stabilized in July.

The highlight of the event, a race by local charities in cardboard boats of their own creation, resulted in a win for the Sertoma Club of Anderson. The prize for best decorated boat was given to the Anderson Free Clinic for their festival of trees Christmas in July creation.

The event is free and open to the public and will feature food, games, bounce houses, slides and other activities on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Sunday, the car show is set for 1-5 p.m. School House Rock will also offer free school supplies for the coming academic year. educational journey. 

Burns talks about new guidelines for RV parks in the county, growth at Green Pond Landing and Events Center, updates on parks, concerts and events at the civic center (including Celebrate Anderson), economic development and more in this interview with the Anderson Observer.

Anderson County Council move ahead on guidelines and restrictions for RV parks on Tuesday, agreeing on second reading to create ordinances to assure the parks will properly located, designed and maintained.

Early voting for Anderson County registered voters, for voters eligible to vote in-person for the Aug. 8 Zoning Referendum in the Fork No. 2 Precinct, may do so beginning Monday at the Anderson County Voter Registration and Elections Office, 301 N. Main Street from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.. Early Voting will be open to voters through Aug. 4.

“These have been the best two years of my professional life,” said Johns, who took over a superintendent two years ago.

Binnicker said the district is working to meet the academic and facilities challenges of a student population that is growing by almost 400 each school year.