Saturday, January 11, 2025
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Poll: Trump Top Choice of Most S.C. Republicans
With less than five months until the 2024 South Carolina Feb. 24 GOP presidential primary, half of S.C. Republicans said they’re most likely to support Trump for the Republican nomination. Former S.C. Governor Nikki Haley trails Trump in her home state with 17 percent of Republicans supporting her nomination.
Council Oks Tax Breaks to Bring 243 New Jobs
Neither company was named, but the first, a packaging concern, will bring a $64 million investment, and 215 news at an average pay of $23 per-hour. The second, a maker of high-end hydraulics materials, will bring 28 jobs at $19.38 per-hour and a capital investment of $5.4 million.
Mayor: Belton Housing Growth, Infrastructure and Trail Update
The six months have brought significant movement in new housing in the city and surrounding area, new businesses downtown, successful events and recreation programs and $9.5 million in sewer infrastructure funding. Dorn, who is running unopposed for mayor again in November talked about progress in Belton in this interview with the Anderson Observer.
'Tis the Season for Ghosts, Trick or Treating
The haunting season has arrived, and a number of events and activities are set to celebrate and tell stories of those things which go bump in the night.
Homeland Park Celebrates with Fall Festival/Car Show
This year’s event, moved to Homeland Park Baptist Church to allow for more room, featured food vendors, games, a live DJ as well as the car show.
Council to Consider Tax Incentives for Two Companies Adding Jobs
Anderson County Council will consider tax incentives for the expansion of two unnamed businesses already located in the county which would add a total of 243 new jobs and investments of more than $70 million, as part of Tuesday’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the historic courthouse downtown.
AnMed Hosts 20th Annual Teddy Bear Clinic
The purpose of the event is to demystify doctor and hospital visits for children (and their parents) through a series of activities and displays offering simulation of medical procedures with the teddy bear, or other stuffed animal as the patient.
Anderson Courthouse Proceedings to Be Moved Due to Elevator Issues
In the interim, court proceedings will be moved to the historic courthouse, the Ronnie Townsend Building on North Main, the civic center, the county building at 1428 Pearman Dairy Rd, and other potential sites to be determined later.
Anderson Soup Kitchen Reopens at New Location
The kitchen now offers a free, hot lunch, no questions asked, with on-site dining Monday-Friday from 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Meals to go are also available.
Inaugural Redfin Classic Set for Saturday at Green Pond
For more information, registration details, and updates about the 1st Annual Redfin Classic, please visit https://redfinpolarized.com/pages/the-redfin-classic.
City Approves New Voting Map for Council
Anderson City Council on Monday gave unanimous approval to the required redistricting map which must be in place in time to plan for the city’s April 2 municipal elections.
Legendary House, Though Not Historic, Will Be Missed
And while it predates the interstate, it is no historic landmark. The part southern ante-bellum and part early 20th Century neoclassical house was built in 1948.
Wife of Rep. Duncan, Files for Divorce, Restraining Order
The filing states “(Duncan) has admitted to (Melody) that he has an ongoing sexual relationship,” with Washington lobbyist, Liz Williams. Duncan is now believed to be living with Williams. Williams is a former Federal Lobbyist at National Rifle Association.
City of Anderson to Vote on Redistricting Map Monday
Several council members, reluctant to lose streets or areas of their districts, had hoped for revisions in the map before Monday’s vote, but none were made.
Family of Promise Box City Sheds Light on Homelessness
Family Promise of Anderson, working with the Anderson University School of Nursing, asked students to scavenge for cardboard to tape together temporary structures they slept in overnight to get a feel for what it’s like for those who do this on a regular basis.
Meals on Wheels Opens Senior Center in Honea Path
Meals on Wheels-Anderson currently operates three similar centers in Anderson, Pendleton and West Pelzer as part of a contract with the Appalachian Council of Governments. For more than 40 years Meals on Wheels-Anderson has delivered hope for countless senior and disabled individuals across Anderson County through home delivered meals in addition to other services such as The Senior Place centers, medical transportation, and lawn care.
County Takes no Action on Short-Term Rentals at Initial Meeting
Earlier the South Carolina General Assembly, which had considered legislation, pushed the decisions back onto local governments after lobbyists representing both sides of the issue weighed in with different agendas.
Junior Bassmaster Kicks Off Saturday at Green Pond
Tony Gray, Tournament Director, and S.C. B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Director, brings his tournament trail to Green Pond Landing for the third consecutive year. Gray anticipates the opening trail event at Lake Hartwell will draw 140 to 150 boats.
County Swears in First Code Enforcement Officers
David Hendrix and Matthew Stipe are the new officers and will be responsible for the enforcement of the regulatory ordinances of the Code of Ordinances. Their work will include enforcing any rules across the county, including regulations at parks and other public places.
Voter Registration Day Hopes to Boost Registrations
The Anderson County Board of Voter Registration and Elections are evening sweetening the deal Tuesday from 9 a.m.-noon, with free coffee and donuts at their office at 301 N. Main Street in downtown Anderson.