I first met Joe in the mid-1970s, and slowly got to know him professionally and personally in the decades that followed, and eventually we became friends.
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It’s expected to be the largest music event in the Upstate since George Strait’s festival in Clemson 25 years ago, with visitors from all 50 states and as far away as Germany.
More than 30,000 are projected to be on hand for “Rock the Country,” a two-day event at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center’s amphitheater set for July 26-27.
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Roadwork, concerts, funding for in projects in parks and preparations for the largest music event in the county’s history are only part of the activity, according to Administrator Rusty Burns.
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The district is the second largest in Anderson County, with just over 11,000 students, but has one of the lowest per-pupil expenditures in South Carolina, due to Act 388, which was passed by the General Assembly in 2006 with the ostensible aim of providing property tax relief to homeowners, shifting of property tax burden from primary homeowners to business property.
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More than 55 kids, from preschoolers to high school students are taking part in this week’s Cricket Camp at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center.
It’s little surprise that the man who founded the Anderson Cricket Club two years ago is behind the effort to help local youth learn the sport.
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With more than 2,000 students and 22 programs of study, ACTC is looking to continue to expand and add both programs and facilities for the future. Director Hollie Harrell, who has led the school for more than two decades, offers updates on the future, including the upcoming school year, in this interview with the Anderson Observer.
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“Anderson County carefully monitors these funded projects to make sure they are going where they were approved to go,” said Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns.
Burns said the new and previously funded projects are being carefully audited to assure they are being used for efforts in Anderson County.
SCORF also closely audits the funding from the opioid settlement funds.
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Old Blue Eyes is back. After a series of sold-out shows at the end of June, the Market Theatre is bringing back “Frank Sinatra: Fly Me to the Moon” for two more shows this weekend.
The show features Drew Kenyon, who stole the show as Frankie Valley in the theater’s “Jersey Boys” earlier this year, crooning and storytelling as the legendary Sinatra.
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Duke Energy is raising rates for residential customers by an average of $12 per month (8.7 percent) beginning Aug. 1. Commercial customers will see rate increases of 4.6 percent.
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Small, locally owned community businesses are a challenge in these days of fast-food chains which offer convenience over quality and taste. Here’s hoping Honea Path’s Biscuit Barn will be around another 40 years.
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The City of Anderson will swear in a one new council member Monday night and the swearing in of new terms for three incumbents.
At the 6 p.m. meeting in city hall, Anderson Attorney Gregory R. Steele will take his new place as representative for Seat 6, while incumbent council members Luis Martinez II, Seat 2, James A. Stewart, Seat 4, and John M. Roberts, At-Large Seat 8, will be sworn in for new terms.
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With the state’s budget officially approved and the governor’s vetoes out of the way, Anderson County will receive just over $9 million in special project appropriations.
The largest is a shared $1.5 million award from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority to expand and upgrade the Pendleton-Clemson-Anderson sewer line that runs along Clemson Boulevard. It is the main truck for the most congested commercial part of the county and is in need of expansion and upgrades to meet capacity, which is nearly full now, as well as prepare for future development along that corridor.
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It’s July 4, a holiday for many American workers (please be especially kind to those working today, especially in the grocery stores and restaurants), and a time to reflect on some of the notable facts about the day we celebrate the nation’s independence.
Whether or not the freedoms envisioned by those who founded our country have continued to evolve remains up for debate, but a new world was born when the Declaration of Independence was written setting the stage for the United States of America. So, it is fitting we celebrate the spirit of this great document and its message which has served as a moral compass for this country for nearly 250 years.
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Anderson School Dist. 2, which has invested in smaller classroom sizes, will start the 2024-2025 school year with the highest pay for new teachers with a bachelor’s degree, with salaries of $50,002.
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"We are incredibly grateful to S.C. Representative Anne Thayer, a long-time supporter of Mill Town Players, and to the state of South Carolina for recognizing the value in not only preserving this iconic, century-old auditorium, but also ensuring its life as a cultural center for modern audiences and future generations,” said Will Ragland, founder and artistic director for the Mill Town Players.
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The Cancer Association of Anderson (CAA) has received $850,000 from the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for the construction of their new facility on East Calhoun Street in Anderson.
The new facility will feature more space for those suffering from cancer and their families, including additional wellness areas. The organization moved into its current temporary location after the 100-year-old house which originally housed the charity was deemed unsafe due to the deterioration of age.
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Anderson County School District 4 growing exponentially, and is expected to add an additional 1,300 students in the decade ahead to the current student population of just over 3,000 students.
A new high school, which is scheduled to be open for the 2025-2026 school year, and numerous improvements at all other schools thanks to the voter-approved referendum last November, are part of the district’s plans to keep up with the growth.
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Anderson County’s annual Labor Day weekend event, Celebrate Anderson, will feature two country music concerts this year, along with food and fireworks.
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the event and will include Randy Houser on Aug. 31, and Ashley McBryde on Sept. 1. The weekend will also feature fireworks, food, activities for kids and more.
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The playground at Mineral Springs Park is about to get a major upgrade, thanks to a $750,000 grant from the State of South Carolina.
An all-new playground with ADA compliant equipment, including synthetic turf and a fence to keep kids safe are part of the project.
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A camp this week at the Anderson County Library, aimed for more than fun and games.
The Empowered to Win organization hopes their programs are a launching point to change the future for young people by helping them get a firm grasp on the skills they will need to succeed.
The group, founded by “Coach” Kelly Simmons III and Richard Yeargin III, both former Clemson football players, was created in 2022 to provide something in the summer beyond the ordinary camp experience.
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