A resident of Honea Path, Atkin grew up in the Saylors Crossroads Community of Anderson County, where his family has lived for generations, And, like Finster, he is a self-taught artist, and recognized as a local historian as well as a fine storyteller. 

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns discusses potential plans for road and bridge maintenance funding, economic development, supply chain issues, updates the expansion of broadband in the county, the downtown green space and more in this interview with the Anderson Observer.

A native of Richmond, Virginia, Barr attended Hampden-Sydney College where he studied managerial economics. He earned his master’s in educational leadership from Longwood University.

PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:

The HRC established the Cory White Diversity Award in memory of the student designer of its logo, Cory White. This annual award spotlights a student nominated by teachers and other school officials from each of Anderson County’s middle and high schools.

Mayor Christopher Burton talks about these issues, plus upcoming events and more in this interview with the Anderson Observer.

Meanwhile, recreation continues to be a top demand from citizens and a top priority for county leadership.

Pendleton’s efforts to meet the needs for more parking include repairing and expanding sidewalks to encourage the benefits of a walking town. New crosswalks and other. upgrades are also part of this effort to maintain the charm of the county’s oldest township.

New, expanded recreation facilities, expanded housing, a new rooftop restaurant downtown and preparing for the upcoming Anderson Soirée are among the topics of discussion in this Anderson Observer interview with Mayor Terence Roberts.

Meanwhile, the Mill Town Players attract more than 30,000 visitors each year for their productions, which has helped raise Pelzer’s recognition across the Southeast.

He has received many awards over the years from the department including: Firefighter of the Year and the Ken Barr Award of Service and Dedication; and has served on its Board of Directors, and on many committees,

New housing starts, a new toy store downtown and a series of events highlighting the city’s rich tennis history are among the activities marking growth in Belton.

Scarfo, who ran unopposed, received 12 of the 14 votes cast. There were two write-in votes. Only 2.65 percent of eligible voters turned out for the special election.

Spring/Summer Events, business growth, an update on the bridge that has captured so much attention, and and update on the Ingles supermarket are all discussed in this interview with Mayor Rockey Burgess for the Anderson Observer.

Iva is growing, with plans moving a head for a new library downtown, new housing starts and new businesses.

Town Manager Tim Taylor outlines the growth, along with proposed expansion of recreation and other progress in this interview with the Anderson Observer.

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Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns talks about the importance of Hartwell Lake to the area’s economy as well as offering updates on upcoming events, the county budget, the new detention center and more in this interview with the Anderson Observer.

In partnership with the Belton Tennis Association, “Raise a Racquet:  The History of Tennis,” will roll out March 19 from 3-5 p.m. with activities at the museum and surrounding areas.

Early Voting will be open to voters through March 24. Early Voting will take place at the Anderson County Voter Registration and Elections Office, 301 N. Main Street from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. The election will be held March 28.

The Belton Area Museum Association has scheduled a communitywide rummage and craft sale March 25, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m..

The return of hot air balloons, and expansion of this year’s Celebrate Anderson, countywide EMS, updates on sewer projects, trails and the new detention center are part of this update with Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns.