Hope Missions of the Upstate, 213 South Towers St., is the county’s regular warming center, opening anytime the temperatures drop below 32 degrees for more than four hours in a day. The ministry is always lookin for volunteers to help with their work.

In Williamston, Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1300 Anderson Drive, is also now open for those needing a place to keep warm.

Concentrating the influence of France on the history, culture, and present-day Anderson County, the exhibit feature artifacts from area community members’ trips abroad and local businesses with French ownership. 

“I was privileged to be appointed by Governor McMaster to the SCDOT in 2020 and will continue to honor what I promised him to do which is to support the team at SCDOT and continue to ensure the safety of our citizens in South Carolina,” said Christopher.

Hall is a “unicorn among state agency heads,” unique in her ability to tell people how it is instead of what they want to hear, but also in earning trust that she'll do everything she can to solve problems, Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Larry Grooms said Thursday.

Residents in this area should boil their water for at least one minute before drinking or using in cooking. Ice not made from boiled water should not be used

The deadline for voter registration to vote in the Feb. 24 Republican Presidential Primary is Jan. 25. Registration online, which requires a valid South Carolina drivers’ license or S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles identification card can be done at SCvotes.gov.

S.C. State Sen. Richard Cash, R-Anderson, who narrowly lost to Duncan in a runoff election in 2010, is expected to announce his candidacy for the seat.

County Council Vice Chairman Brett Sanders, recaps the meeting for the Anderson Observer.

Charitable Organizations across Anderson, including the Cancer Association of Anderson, Westside Community Center, Habitat for Humanity, Lot Project and AIM hosted volunteers to help with projects as a tribute to the late civil rights leader.

The event raised more than $14,000 for the United Negro College Fund.

Those of us who grew up in the segregated South remember it well, though I know my friends and neighbors of color remember it better. Downtown Anderson had a “Whites Only” water fountain in front of the historic courthouse as late as 1970.

His decision, however, could have a ripple effect on the Anderson County Legislative Delegation. While official filing for statewide office does not begin until March 16, the political winds currently blowing through the county could bring dramatic changes. I’ve written before about Sen. Cash’s likely run against U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan, which opens up his seat to challengers. 

At the 6 p.m. recognitions meeting, council will honor the Westside High School football team for their 2023 4A championship, and the Pendleton High School Pride of Pendleton Marching Band on winning their fifth consecutive 2A state championship.

Artifacts from the Masonic Lodge, Odd Fellows, Knights of Columbus, and their influence on Anderson County are on display through March.

The Community Trailblazer Award was given to Jason E. Rucker, Jr. and his wife Margarete Reese Rucker for their many years of service to Anderson county.

Bench, who was sworn in in December, has been moving toward this position since childhood, with the influence of other members of law enforcement and fire service, who left him with little doubt as to how he wanted to spend his career.

South Carolina’s technical college system already has individual agreements with all of the state’s public universities. But a new contract signed Thursday marked the first step toward a unified, statewide pact when it comes to students moving between the state’s higher education institutions.

Tickets are $10 at the door and must be purchased with cash or via Venmo.  we will accept cash or Venmo only. There will be a 50/50 raffle. This year we have 32 contestants registered to showcase their abilities. 

As the district’s executive director for safety and security, it’s his job to find and mend, and mitigate potential problems. It’s a big job in the county’s largest district, with 18 schools serving more than 13,200 students.

The event is free and open to the public, but organizers request reservations be made by email  to bbell@cityofandersonsc.com, or by calling 864-231-1135.