TD Club names top players, coach in Anderson County high schools at final meeting for 2024.
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T.L. Hanna 57, Catawba Ridge 34
Westside 49, A.C. Flora 9
BHP 42, Palmetto 14
Powdersville 21, Woodruff 14
Crescent 45, Christ Church Episcopal 6
Camden 43, Wren 42
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The City of Belton kicked off the holiday season with the county’s first Christmas Tree Lighting event on Thurday.
The weather was frightfully cold, but a faithful crowd was on hand for the event which included not only the lighting of the tree, but the induction of three new members to the Belton Hall of Fame. See video for details.
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Now, they want the public to help them take the next step: choosing a design for the housing that is best suited for Anderson County. Citizens are asked to review the universal guidelines and choose the three best suited for Anderson.
Register here to see the designs and vote: https://ahhasc.org/design-competition-registration/
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Feeding the community is nothing new for this organization. The Kitchen, which reopened this week at former Roy’s Diner location on South Main Street in September of 2023, offers a free, hot lunch, no questions asked, with on-site dining in a restaurant-style settlng Monday-Friday from 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Meals to go are also available.
Leaders of the group said the need continues to grow in Anderson.
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Creative volunteers from across the community have decorated trees to make them available for auction in plenty of time for hall decking this holiday season. Wednesday offerd a sneak peak of the trees and music by local children, a luncheon is set for Thursday, followed by a "Tree-Mendous Party" event Friday and "Goodies with the Grinch" Saturday.
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Observer Reports
It's the most wonderful time of the year, time to deck the halls, haul out the holly and get ready to light up this year's county Christmas tree downtown which now tops 52 feet. Piedmont and Williamston have already held events, and more county civic celebrations of the holidays with Christmas parades, tree lightings and other events on the horizon.
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Anderson County Council amended, on second vote, a resolution to require all future subdivisions built in the county to include a 100-foot buffer around the development.
The amendments to the proposal, which is expected to see additional revisions before the final vote in December, included reducing the buffer to 50-feet for developments of 50 or fewer houses.
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The holidays can be an especially challenging time for those who are survivors of sexual assault, child abuse and their families. First Light, who serves this community year around, is working to raise funds and awareness this time of year.
From special shopping trips for children, to fund raising to a New Year’s Eve gala to increase support, First Light is asking the community to join in the efforts this year.
Through collaboration, education, advocacy, and treatment services in Anderson and Oconee Counties, First Light is a nonprofit agency that encompasses three programs: Sexual Trauma Center, Child Advocacy Center, and Prevent Child Abuse.
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“We must talk about poverty, because people insulated by their own comfort lose sight of it.” - Dorothy Day
As we enter the holiday season and are offered a chance to reflect on gratitude for those around us who are making a difference, the Anderson Observer is highlighting a few of our neighbors whose lights shine brightly (even when no one seems to notice).
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The new fire truck is part of an Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement of $4.2 million for the fire truck and equipment, two garbage trucks, one aerial platform life truck, one utility CCTV camera and van, one midsize Dozer (crawler) with enclosed cab, and other miscellaneous equipment needs in the city’s Public Works and the Utilities divisions.
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Anderson County Council will vote on a proposal to require a 100-foot “undisturbed area” around the boundary of any new subdivision built in the county as part of Tuesday’s 6:30 p.m. meeting in the historic courthouse.
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The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce has reportedly offered the position of interim Chief Executive Officer to retiring United Way of Anderson CEO Carol Burdette. While the paperwork has not been completed, the deal is in motion.
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The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office wants to do their part to make sure as many local children are not forgotten this Christmas.
The Third Annual “Operation: No Angel Left Behind” partners with Anderson County Schools to provide gifts for those children who might otherwise go without at Christmas.
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Anderson County Council will swear in a new member in January.
Anderson native Chris Sullivan, whose family has lived in the area for nearly eight generations, his family started and ran Sullivan Buick for more than five decades, was elected last week to fill the Dist. 1 seat left vacated by John Wright, Jr.
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Beginning Thursday at 5:30 p.m., the Anderson County Museum will open and exabit featuring a comprehensive collection of South Carolina. Many of the pieces are rare. British soldiers evacuating Charleston in 1782 after the American Revolution took with them thousands of pounds of silver from the city's homes and churches. The pieces that have survived into the modern day are made more precious by their scarcity. Today Palmetto State silver attracts collectors from all over the globe.
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Hope Missions of the Upstate is teaming up this holiday season with other Anderson charities to provide more than 300 backpacks loaded with essentials for our neighbors, friends and family in the community who need help.
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The new director of United Way of Anderson County, Anderson native Kevin Capell is no stranger to the area.
Capell, returns to the area from his current position as Vice President for Investor Development and Engagement at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce.
Capell previously served as Director of Business Development and External Affairs for the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce.
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They join the rich history of America not best measured by our wars, but by those who fought them. Great conflicts during the first 100 years or so left our soil drenched with the blood or our own soldiers, while many lost their lives in wars at sea.
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Carol Burdette said she’s not sure why the United Way of Anderson County leadership “took a chance” on her almost 25 years ago but she – and the community are glad they did.
Burdette will step down from her role as Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of Anderson County at the end of the year, and the accolades and awards have been pouring in since she made the announcement earlier this year.
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