Storyteller Dr. Nancy Tolson, Director of Undergraduate Studies in the African American Studies Program at the University of South Carolina, brought her tales to the Anderson County Library on Saturday to educate and entertain.

The actual number of those who at some point during 2023 may have experienced homelessness in Anderson County last year was 5,400, according to Zoë Hale, one of the directors of Home Missions of the Upstate in Anderson.

Sen. Richard Cash, R-Powdersville, told fellow senators he went back and forth before eventually voting “yes.” 

“I have decided to err on the side of pain relief for those who need pain relief,” said Cash, who also voted for it in 2022. “That doesn’t mean I’m oblivious to the public safety effects.” 

“We’re proud of the work we do recycling glass,” said Anderson County Solid Waste Director Greg Smith. “It makes a difference.”

Traffic is already an issue, especially during school pickup times, in the area. Crestview often sees backups of more than 30 cars at the Midway Road Stop sign during this time.  With more than 600 new housing units under construction near the intersection, most as part of the City of Anderson’s annexation efforts, traffic issues are expected to grow exponentially worse.

The poll found 65 percent of voters chose Trump, while 42.3 percent said they supported former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley. Among those who identified themselves as Republicans, Trump boasts 72 percent of the voters in the poll.

Anderson City Council on Monday approved changes to the 30-acre Bailey Creek Commons townhouse subdivision on Simpson Road. Part of the development also includes annexation of an additional property for single-family detached houses.

Dr. Junius Smith, a former shipping magnate, planted the first tea plantation near Piedmont in the Golden Grove community in 1848 as an experiment in cultivation of the plant in the Upstate. Failed shipping endeavors led to Smith’s attempt to end the importation of tea from England and instead grow it locally.

Free shows include not only racing pigs, but the Wild West Showdown, Comedy Circus, Max Power Robot and an Exotic Petting Zoo. The fair will also feature new rides, including Sub-Zero and the Auto-Bahn.

The two exhibits, one in the Pendleton Library and the other in Pendleton Town Hall, include artifacts, photographs and other documents, including some well-known Pendleton natives and residents.

The ballot includes seven candidates, but three are no longer running for president – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had all dropped out of the race. Voters in the primary will be given a guide outlining who has dropped out. 

Artists from the area were provided with a box of random items and given two hours to create an original piece of mix-media art.

“I am excited to return to Anderson County, where I began my DSS career, and use the skills and knowledge that Abbeville County has taught me on a larger scale”, said Johnson. “I am glad to be home in Anderson County and hope to make our presence known for doing great things in and for the community with the help of our DSS professionals, partners and providers.”

Based on public announcements, so far there are four contested, including United State House District 3, South Carolina House Districts 6, 8 and 9, and Anderson City Council Seat 6 (The municipal election is April 2).

Young, who will succeed current Superintendent Robbie Binnicker, who will retire at the end of the school year, has spent more than 21 years in the district as a teacher, coach, principal and administrator.

Knox, who joined the ministry in 2022, is expected to be named director of the group soon. He was recently honored by the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce as one of Anderson’s “20 under 40” leaders.

It was not made clear by council why the resolution to expand the board from seven members, one from each district, to nine (two at-large districts).

The former director of one of South Carolina’s largest state agencies is challenging U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace for the state’s 1st District.

At the regular 6:30 p.m. meeting to follow, council will vote on tax incentives for a project that is part of a joint Anderson-Greenville County industrial park.

Full agenda here.

The president received almost 96 percent of the vote in Anderson County, with 2,274 votes. Statewide, Biden also received roughly the same percentage among those who voted.