Mayor Rockey Burgess outlined the town’s progress in this Spring 2024 update for the Anderson Observer.
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Mayor Will Ragland said aging system was expensive to run, and costly to citizens of Pelzer before selling to the Greenville Water System this year. Ragland also said the move had saved Pelzer residents 30 percent on water, as well as removing the burden on the town ro repair and maintain the near-century old water lines.
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The City of Belton witnessed steady growth across the board in 2023, according to Mayor Eleanor Dorn.
A $9 million infrastructure grant, new housing starts, expanding recreation programs and events marked the year for the city.
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A grant to renovate the empty building on the town square for a new museum, and work on moving the Anderson County Library to the square was also started this year.
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The City of Anderson continued the trend of rapid growth in 2023. Housing both downtown and throughout the city limits, new businesses, successful events, and expanded recreation opportunities reflected the growth.
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“We are very proud of the work that Powdersville High School has done to increase the participation rate of students taking AP courses and the dedication of the teachers and students to be successful in these most rigorous courses,” said Anderson School District One Superintendent Robbie Binnicker.
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The six months have brought significant movement in new housing in the city and surrounding area, new businesses downtown, successful events and recreation programs and $9.5 million in sewer infrastructure funding. Dorn, who is running unopposed for mayor again in November talked about progress in Belton in this interview with the Anderson Observer.
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Cleanup and the development of the old Pendleton Oil Mill is under way, with the property scheduled to be cleanup by summer of 2024. The Cheney Mill planned community is finishing environmental studies and construction should begin soon. The revitalization of the west side of downtown along West Queen street, with extended sidewalks and new lighting is under way. New parking for downtown will also soon be in place.
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Iva is working to manage the growth that adds to progress already in place in the town. A new library downtown is in the works along with a new gym, new businesses are opening on the town square and parks are recreation programs are continuing to expand.
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New housing construction, and the demand for new housing continues a steady upward trend, as the town adds improvements to Mineral Springs Park and other area recreational areas while preparing for fall and holiday activities.
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The Town of Honea Path has added new businesses, new housing and expanded recreational activities in recent months, and is now looking to the future.
A series of grants are expected to bring major improvements to the town in the not-to-distant future. Mayor Christopher Burton discusses the progress in Honea Path in this interview with the Anderson Observer,.
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A new water system, improved lighting, road work, park improvements and new business licenses highlight Pelzer Mayor Will Ragland’s recent town update with the Anderson Observer.
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All stops lead to the Belton Area Museum beginning Sept. 10 from 3-5 p.m. for the latest exhibit: “On the Road: The History of Transportation.” Admission is free, and the public is invited.
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Retail and housing spaces are full, the events calendar for the town is booked through Christmas and the state just recognized West Pelzer for their work in creating a community and sustaining development.
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New businesses, nearly 1,000 new planned or under construction housing units are part of strategic planning by the city to meet the needs brought on by breakneck growth.
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For more than 50 years, athletes in Anderson County have participated in a variety of sports through the work of Special Olympics, their programs and volunteers.
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“Serving as the Mayor of West Pelzer is my greatest accomplishment,” said Sanders. “Being able to be at the forefront of a once desolate town to a vibrant rural community takes a lot of energy, commitment, and enthusiasm. A Mayor’s job is to be the chief storyteller and chief urban designer and I know that I have left West Pelzer better than I found it.”
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Heading into the new school year, the school has big expansion plans, especially for the Anderson campus. TCTC President Galen DeHay said plans are in the works to move and expand the automotive program to Anderson, adding diesel, heavy diesel, electric vehicle repair. The future also hopes to add a program in partnership with Bosch for working with hydrogen fuel cells.
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West Pelzer was recently awarded the Municipal Association of South Carolina Achievement Award for superior and innovative efforts in local government.
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