Celebrate Anderson Marks 25 Years with 2 Concerts/Fireworks Shows
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the event and will include Randy Houser on Saturday, and Ashley McBryde on Sunday. Both concerts are open to the public, but require a free ticket available at www.andersonevents.com. Organizers are expecting both events to reach capacity and encourage fans to get tickets early. Fireworks shows are scheduled each evening after the concert.
The weekend also includes hot air balloons from all over the nation as part of the Cancer Association of Anderson’s annual “Hot Air Affair” fundraiser event, which also aims to increase awareness of the mission of hope and support provided by the Cancer Association of Anderson.
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Starr Residents Express Opposition to Massive Mobile Home Park
More than 300 citizens were on hand at the Starr Fire Department Tuesday night to express concerns about a potential 249-unit mobile home park which had been proposed for the Starr area. The developer, Cook Properties NY, submitted the proposal for 8010 S.C. 81 to the Anderson County Planning Commission (see map below) on July 29, and it became public in the weeks since, causing a flurry of complaints by citizens who live in the area.The area in question covers more than 70 acres, with 23 of those acres under the jurisdiction of the Town of Starr and the rest under ordinances of Anderson County.
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Additional $470M Investment Coming to Rainy Generating Station
“This additional investment is good news for Anderson County and for Anderson School Dist. 3,” said Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns. Burns said the number question potential industry asks when considering locating in Anderson County is about electrical capacity and reliability.
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City Oks Townhouses, Updates Shared Kitchen Fees
Anderson City Council gave final approval on Monday to the rezoning of 10 acres located at 110 Fairway Green off U.S. 29 South for 80 proposed townhouses. The townhouses will be a minimum of 1,500 square feet and the development will include sidewalks, a large common area and a pocket park.
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Sanders Countersues Galyean Over Accusations
S.C. Representative-Elect Blake Sanders, R-Dist. 9, has filed a countersuit against James Galyean, claiming that under SC Code § 15-36-10, also referred to as the South Carolina Frivolous Civil Proceeding Sanctions Act, “as this action is non-meritorious and Sanders seeks sanctions, including attorney’s fees and other relief the statute provides for and the court deems proper, at the appropriate juncture of this action.”
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Two Good Signs for Anderson Civic Center
The main sign replaces the antiquated and difficult to update and maintain sign on Civic Center Boulevard. It features up-to-date video screens and greater ease of use from officials at the civic center. A new, smaller sign, which also includes video, has been installed at the entrance on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as well.
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Spring-Like Weather Greets Crowds at Spring Water Festival
This year marks the last summer scheduling of the festival, which will be held in May beginning next year.
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Coaches Take Stage at TD Club Kickoff
Coaches from all eight Anderson County high schools were the guest speakers for the 2024 kick off of the Anderson Touchdown Club at the Anderson Institute of Technology on Friday.
To join or find out more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/AndersonTDClub
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Anderson County High School Football Scores
BHP 45, Broome 14
Pendleton 47, Chesnee 21
Wren 35, Palmetto 0
T.L. Hanna 19, Byrnes 16
Saluda 20, Crescent 6
Seneca 35. Powdersville 34
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County's Jobless Rate Up in July
Anderson reflects the statewide trend, with every other county in the state posting higher unemployment numbers in July.
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September is National Library Card Month
September is Notional Library Card Month, and the Anderson County Library System has made a video to promote the season, and is also offering a series of events and incentives to promote the activities available to all citizens at the library.
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Family-Owned Company to Bring 35 New Jobs to County
Anderson County Council on Tuesday gave initial approval to tax incentives for an American company which will bring 35 new jobs with average annual salaries of $75,000-$145,000 per year.
The family owned company will invest $30 million in the project and the first year economic impact on the county is expected to top $13 million.
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Market Theatre Brings "James and the Giant Peach" to Carolina Wren Park
The Market Theatre, in cooperation with the City of Anderson, will present the family-friendly musical “James and The Giant Peach” Aug. 22-26 in Carolina Wren Park.
The production is free, and those who attend are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, and picnic baskets and coolers are welcomed (though no glass or outside alcohol is allowed), but pets are not allowed in the park for the show.
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County Council Completes Third Round of Library Board Interviews
These candidates represent the final round of five. Council has previously interviewed 10 candidates for the two newly created library board seats.
Council is expected to choose an indeterminate number of finalists from the 15 interviews for a second round, and announce their decision at the Sept. 3 county council meeting.
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County Non-Partisan Elections Set for November
Filing is now closed for Anderson County non-partisan races for November’s general election.
Candidates for the Soil and Water District Commission, school district trustees, the county Board of Education, Watershed Conservation Districts, Fire District Commissioners, and Public Service Districts for Homeland Park Water and Sewer are set for the election.
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Anderson Free Clinic Marks 40 Years of Community Service
In 1984 a group of concerned Anderson citizens and medical professionals, recognizing that too many in the community had no access to medical care, decided to do something about it.
They gave birth to the Anderson Free Clinic for those who could not afford medical treatment and were often forced to do without or seek help at the emergency room.
The clinic is now celebrating 40 years of community service, with a carnival-themed event Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Bleckley Inn.
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Anderson Doughboy, and His Twin, Remain Symbols of Freedom
Walking through shattered tree stumps strung and barbed wire, the iconic “Spirit of the American Doughboy” in Anderson, rifle in left hand and right hand held high above his head, clutching a hand grenade, lives on as a local symbol of patriotism
Anderson’s Doughboy is one of only four with an unusual closed-mouth design.
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Council to Consider Incentives to Bring 35 Jobs to Anderson
Anderson County Council will vote on economic incentives for a new company promising to bring 35 new jobs with average cash compensation of $42.47 per hour at Tuesday’s 6:30 p.m. meeting in the historic courthouse downtown.
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News Roads and Bridges Manager Committed to Public Service
Anderson County’s new Manager or Roads and Bridges path has been paved by a family devoted to public service.
His father was a building and codes inspector and his mother a school teacher, something that influenced Fox’s choice of how to spend his life’s work.
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