With 82 percent of Anderson still without power, the National Guard is being deployed here to help with the cleanup and managing the disaster.
Along the Saluda River, some residents in Piedmont, Pelzer and Powdersville are being evacuated due to rising water levels.
Meanwhile, long lines as the gas stations/convenience stores are the rule of the day, as record traffic levels of those not wanting to stay home or seeking food crowd the roadways. Ice is almost nowhere to be found.
Read MoreHurricane Helene blew into Anderson County overnight, leaving two dead, more than half the county without electricity and reports flooding and of more than 100 trees downed.
In what looks like the most substantial weather-related disaster in Anderson County history, electric repair crews must wait until winds are below 35 mph to deploy. One official said the hope is to roll out for repairs beginning at noon.
Meanwhile blocked roads are hampering cleanup efforts, but South Carolina Department of Transportation crews are already at work .
Read MoreHeavy rainfall from the incoming tropic storm is already on display in Anderson County. At least 3.5 inches of rain fell overnight and has already caused some problems.
Overnight, more than 20 trees are down due to heavy rainfall and wind and more than 200 are without electricity in Anderson County.
Read MoreIt’s not too late to register to vote in Anderson County’s November general election, but time is growing short. Only those registered 30 days before the Nov. 5 election will be eligible to vote.
To register, or see a sample of your ballot, visit SCVotes.gov., or visit the Anderson County Voter Registration and Elections Office at 301 North Main Street in Anderson. Both require a valid S.C. Driver’s License or Department of Motor Vehicles ID. Those who have moved must first update their new residence address with the DMV.
Read MoreIn anticipation of potentially severe weather from the tropical storm, all five Anderson School Districts will move to e-Learning on Friday.
Anderson School Dist. 5 has also cancelled all after-school activities for Thursday.
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Read MoreThe Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce officially accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Pam Christopher in a meeting closed to the public and the media Monday.
In an email to Chamber members on Tuesday, a board member representative wrote:
“In August, the Board began the process of undertaking an audit. In the last few weeks, the Chamber has worked with our attorneys to engage experienced non-profit sector auditors to fully understand the situation and to prioritize the reinstatement of the Chamber’s nonprofit status.
Read MoreAnderson City Council discussed potential plans for significant upgrades at Cater’s Lake on Monday during a work session before the regular council meeting.
The estimated cost of the renovations, which would include walking trails, landscaping, environmentally friendly islands in the pond for the ducks/geese, a covered bridge architectural structure to improve visuals, additional areas for picnic tables and grassy play areas, is currently $5.8 million.
Read MoreAIM is running out of staples, making it more challenging to feed the 55 families who daily county on the food pantry.
The annual Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat food drive is under way to help restock the shelves to feed those in our community who need a little extra help.
Read MoreAnderson City Council will vote on paving priorities as part of Monday’s meeting at 6 p.m. in council chambers.
At 5 p.m., council will host a work session to discuss upgrades at Cater’s Lake Park. In June, council approved hiring Edifice General Contractors to perform pre-construction services for a fee of $30,000.
Read MoreToday at 8:44 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, the sun will cross the celestial equator, or an imaginary line that projects Earth's equator into space. At this exact moment, the Northern and Southern hemispheres will receive an equal amount of sunshine, and the length of day and night will be approximately equal around the world — hence the term "equinox," which is derived from the Latin phrase meaning "equal night."
Read MoreCrescent 36, Ninety Six 16
Powdersville 40, Broome 21
BHP 37, Palmetto 14
Greenwood 25, T.L. Hanna 21
Not playing this week: Westside, Pendleton
Read MoreA new structure is a sign of the continued growth at the Anderson Regional Airport. The sign, which is still being finished is the first of many projects slated at the airport.
The inaugural "Earn Your Wings 5K" run on the runway is set for October and a new playground should be under construction in early 2025.
Read MoreDowntown Pendleton is closer to expanding toward the old mill district, as the Cheney Mill project continues construction on a new district which could be complete next year.
The site will include a mix of housing and retail, and plans to connect the planned district with sidewalks to downtown are also in the works.
Just up the railroad tracks, the old Pendleton Oil Mill site is a step closer to being an open, green space. Piles from some of the concrete from the old structure remain, and are being crushed and used in the Cheney construction.
Read MoreThe Anderson County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections needs local citizens to help ensure the upcoming general November 5 election runs smoothly and efficiently.
There is a critical shortage of election workers, especially in Starr, Iva, Belton, Honea Path, lower Anderson and some rural areas.
Read MoreAnderson County Council approved tax incentives for a local company to expand by 89 jobs on Tuesday as part of a short meeting.
Council also swore in a new codes enforcement officer, transferred some property to Pickens Railroad, approved a sewer right-of-way for the City of Anderson and approved a new ordinance for the work of the Anderson County Human Relations Council.
Read MoreAnderson County Council will vote on changes for the Human Relations Board as part of Tuesday’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the historic courthouse downtown.
The HRC will be trimmed to 14 members from its current allowable 29 members, and each council member will choose two citizens to serve on the board.
Read MoreBelton housing starts are up, and the fall calendar is full of events, including the annual Standpipe Festival set for Oct. 5.
Mayor Eleanor Dorn discusses events, economic development and more in this interview with the Anderson Observer.
Read MoreWith the playground in Mineral Springs Park update almost done, Williamston is preparing for a packed schedule of events between now and the end of 2024.
New housing starts and up, trails expansion and new businesses in the works. Mayor Rockey Burgess talks about the town’s latest news in this interview with the Anderson Observer.
Read MoreA Rebuild Upstate community event on Thursday offered updates and a community forum on how to better serve low-income homeowners who need repairs and accessibility improvements to create safe, livable housing in existing homes and neighborhoods in Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee counties.
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