Town of Iva Update on Downtown Progress, More

The Town of Iva continues to grow and expects progress on numerous projects in and around downtown moving into fall, said Town Administrator Tim Taylor.

Work on the Downtown Iva branch of the Anderson County Library is under way, and downtown is witnessing both new businesses and interest in the area.

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Greg Wilson
City of Anderson Fall Update with Mayor Terence Roberts

The last quarter of 2024 for the City of Anderson is marked by creation projects, progress on new housing and an improved holiday feature downtown.

The Linley Park Project is well under way, with green space and park amenities that connect the area and eventually the city’s recreation center. It will also provide major upgrades to water and sewer in the area, as well as restoring Whitner Creek as a natural resource.

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Greg Wilson
From "Twigs" to Starr, Town's History Lives on Today

John Rainey knows a lot abbot Starr, which is not surprising given his family has lived there for xxx years.

Rainey outlined the history of the town in a recent meeting at the Anderson County Museum. Established in the 1830s, Starr, then known as “Twigs” officially adopted the current name in 1888 in honor of one of its own, Captain Wilford W. Starr, the engineer of the first train to stop at the newly constructed passenger station in town.

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Greg Wilson
Belton Museum Exhibit to Celebrate Miniatures

It’s a small world, and the Belton Area Museum Association will celebrate all the little things in their newest exhibit, which opens Sunday at 3 p.m.

“Littles: Miniature Collections” will feature such small treasures as thimbles, spoons, shot glasses, blown glass animals, doll house furniture, trinkets, curio items, snuff boxes, and other tiny objects.

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Greg Wilson
Planning Commission Rejects 2 New Projects in School Dist. 1

The Anderson County Planning Commission rejected a pair of housing developments on Tuesday after Anderson School Dist. 1 expressed concerns that continued unbridled growth in the area.

The commission denied the 13.62-acre single-family Acorn Glen housing subdivision on Roger Road, was asking to divide the property into 30 lots, and a request to build more than 50 townhouses known as Harvest Creek Cottages on 19.86 acres on Anderson Road.

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Greg Wilson
Tysl Wins Belton City Council Special Election

Winning nearly 70 percent of the votes, Russ Tysl was elected to the Belton City Council Ward 3 Seat in Tuesday ‘s special election.

Of the 152 total votes cast, Tysi received 106, or 69.74 percent, and Tanner White received 46, or 30 percent. Voter turnout was 6.02 percent.

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Greg Wilson
Event Marks Pendleton Community Center Upgrades

On Saturday, the Pendleton Community Center held an event to showcase the upgrades and repairs to the landmark site just off the square.

The board of directors worked to bring in financial support for the effort, including a recent $50,000 “Hometown Grant” from T-Mobile. The current upgrade stage provided new roofing, new siding for the exterior and some interior renovations.

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Greg Wilson
Mayor: Freedom Celebration Highlights Busy Summer

On June 29, Williamston will host what some say could be their biggest event to date, with an freedome elebration that features concerts by Tracie Lynn and Gyth Rigdon, a golf cart parade, car show, Bobbers on the Creek race, a kids fun zone, food and a fireworks show.

It’s part of what continues to be a busy season for Williamston, said Mayor Rockey Burgess. New businesses, new housing, park upgrades and other improvements have the town humming this summer.

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Greg Wilson
Mayor: New Housing a Historic Move for Pelzer

It’s big news for the City of Pelzer. The town of 1,400 citizens is about to see major growth.

For the first time in more than a century a major housing development will bring more than 100 houses to town. Work in under way for Courtney Park, which will bring 125 houses and 18 town homes.

“People are finding out what we already know, this is a great place to live,” said Pelzer Mayor Will Ragland, who added that people are moving to his town from all over the country.

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Greg Wilson
Anderson Mayor's Update Summer 2024

The new City of Anderson $84.7 million budget includes the $13.75 Linley Park Project, which not only expands and improves the park but corrects stormwater issues and restores Whitner Creek. This project is made possible by the city’s hospitality tax, which began in 2001 with a collection of $50,000, and is now close to $50 million annually.

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Greg Wilson