The Hispanic population is the fastest growing demographic group in the county, and the annual festival is the first of many events and programs aimed at meeting the needs of these friends, neighbors and co-workers.

Temporary signs require a permit and must be placed on private property along with a letter of approval from the property owner. Anderson County Code of Ordinance Section 38-255: “A security deposit shall be required for each permit for temporary signs. Deposit shall be returned to the permit holder provided the sign has been removed after the expiration of the thirty-day period or the deposit will be forfeit.”

There are too many surprises for me to say any more other than this one is among the most entertaining local plays I’ve seen, with engaging performances, fine directing and the perfect set.

Photo credit: Escobar Photography

Walhalla 20, Pendleton 7

Crescent 56, West-Oak 9

Wren 49, Fountain Inn 12

Westside 41, Emerald 17

Powdersville 33, Christ Church 14

Palmetto 21, Southside 10

TL Hanna Saturday vs. Woodmont

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns said no event in the county’s history touched every square mile of the county like Hurricane Helene.

The bigger concern is the cost to small farmers, who were already operating on tight margins and now must rebuild destroyed fences, replant toppled trees and recoup the cost of damaged crops, he said.

On top of the most recent storm, the state’s 22,000 farms were already having a difficult growing season, said Stephanie Sox, spokeswoman for the state Farm Bureau.

For much of the summer, most of the state’s counties were in a drought. Then, Tropical Storm Debby went to the opposite extreme, dousing fields in feet of water.

“This whole growing season has been a literal disaster for South Carolina farmers,” Sox said.

The Anderson County Library is making it easier to be fun, fancy and/or spooky this Halloween with a costume recycling program aimed at making the holiday more affordable.

The library’s Youth Services department is accepting the donation of gently used costumes, dance outfits, etc. that are in good condition (i.e., show no visible stains, have minimal wear and tear, etc.) through Oct. 14. The outfits can be dropped off at the main branch of the library.

In this stage version of the cult classic movie, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Along the way they meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock music, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” 

The stage play includes extra songs and verses not in the movie, and there are a few other changes, but the spirit of the story and audience interaction remain the same.

photo credit: Kelly Crittendon

Aliens may be returning to Pelzer.

Or at least, such are the hopes of some in “The Sugar Bean Sisters,” a deeply layered and dark Southern Gothic comedy debuting Friday at the Mill Town Players.

Picture by Escobar Photography

The Homeland Park Community Watch group teamed up with The Hunger For Hope Project to serve a community meal Saturday for those impacted by the recent storm.

Some in the area are still without electricity and others have not been able to go to work and earn a living, leaving some struggling to find food.

Pendleton lost some historic trees, including one on the Village Green in last week’s storm, and are still working to restore electricity to some in difficult-to-reach areas.

Meanwhile, cleanup efforts have been ongoing all week to clear roads and ensure no citizens are trapped by fallen trees or power lines.

The voter registration for the Nov. 5 General Elections has been extended due in the wake of the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. 

Hunger is not seasonal, and the Piedmont Emergency Relief Center works all year to feed those friends and neighbors who might need a little extra help putting food on the table.

The recent hurricane left many out of work, which is bringing an increased demand for food among those I the area at a time when the resources were already low.

Going beyond merely cutting trees and hauling off what’s left along with limbs, the town is assisting those who have had trees fall on their houses and checking on neighbors. Churches and other groups are serving meals and gathering food, not only for local folks in need but for those impacted by the storm in Western North Carolina.

Beginning next week, across Anderson County more than 50 large debris claw trucks will be collecting any trees and branches that are pushed to the side of the road. Teams will divide the county into sections, making frequent pickups. Citizens are asked to push all vegetative debris, toward the road away from mailboxes, power poles, meters, fire hydrants and near vehicles. Do not put trash in these debris piles.

Volunteers from the United Way of Anderson County are working across the county in a coordiated effort to help those agencies helping individuals who are in the most need in the aftermath of the storm.

Thanks to these volunteers and donors, groups are helping fill food pantries and assist seniors in the clean up efforts.

The state Supreme Court will not rehear lawmakers’ arguments or delay implementation of its ruling on South Carolina’s fledgling voucher program, likely ending any possibility that payments for private tuition could resume this year.

The deadline for the Nov. 5 General Elections is upon us.

The in-person deadline to register at the Anderson County Board of Voter Registration and Elections Office at 301 North Main Street in Anderson is Friday at 5 p.m.

To register online, or see a sample of your ballot, visit SCVotes.gov..

Download voter registration form or register here.

By email attachment (must be received by October 6th before midnight) to acvote@andersoncountysc.org

By fax (must be received by October 6th before midnight)

To 864-260-4203

By mail (must be postmarked by October 7th). Anderson County Board of Voter Registration and Elections Office/301 North Main Street/Anderson, SC 29621

Anderson County residents are working in conjunction with the Anderson Regional Airport and local aviators to gather emergency relief supplies for Western North Carolina following the floods and wind damage from Hurricane Helene.

The effort is the brain child of Scott Dunn of Heli-Plane Aviation, who is spearheading the work to deliver the supplies and well as helping find areas where helicopters can safely land to distribute the items.

Election day is less than five weeks away, and a new poll found more than half of likely voters in South Carolina would vote for Donald Trump.

The Withrop Poll Found 52 percent would vote for Trump, 42 percent Kamala Harris, four percent are undecided and two percent will choose some other candidate.  Results from the survey are of 1068 likely South Carolinian voters has a Margin of Error of +/- 3 percent.