One of the bedrock principles of West Pelzer was founder John Franks insistence that dogs were an important part of the community, a belief not shared by the neighboring Pelzer textile leaders.
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Piercetown’s historians and genealogists Miss Lizzie Webb (1892-1976) (portrayed by Maggie Elrod) and Mrs. Eva Ann Wilson (author of Piercetown Cousins Wilson-Owen History of Piercetown, Anderson County, South Carolina 1835-1993) recently created a front porch experience of the Webb home place at the Anderson County Museum as they discussed the community’s early history and notable families.
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Anderson County’s Broadway Lake, completed in 1940 as one of President Franklin Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration projects, the 300-acre lake has five miles of shoreline and continues to be a highly sought after destination for those wishing to live on the water.
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The Wren Fire Department celebrated 50 years of service to the community with an event Saturday at the station.
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The Lebby Street Chapel and Events center is already hosting weddings and special events, with complete dining, special areas for the bride and groom, and other rooms, all restored with period antique furniture. Even the church’s century-old pipe organ was saved and returned to use.
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A new kayak/paddle board rental kiosk at the Sen. Mike Gambrell Saluda Access Park is set to open soon at Belton Landing. The kiosk for rentals will be the first of its kind on the Saluda River. A credit card swipe kiosk will allow for rentals of the watercraft.
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The new facilities include four baseball fields, a centrally located sports tower with concessions, five multi-purpose fields, a playground, walking paths and increased parking.
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The county is busy updating and upgrading recreation activities going into Spring, according to Administrator Rusty Burns.
Dolly Cooper Park recently opened a new playground, is planning pickleball courts, and getting ready for the annual Rhythm on the River event, which is expected to attract 15,000 visitors.
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Pelzer is growing, with 125 new houses planned for the town, the largest home construction project in more than a century.
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April 15-19 brings the International Network of Michelin Cities, a group that encourages collaboration between cities with Michelin connections around the world to lead the transition to sustainable development. More here.
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The town is also working to help visitors find the expanded parking areas adjacent to downtown, with better signage and more education on the location of available parking.
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Honea Path is getting closer on plans for the old Chiquola Mill site. The site could prove transformative for the town, which is already experiencing growth moving into Spring.
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Flowers are in full color on the town square in Iva, where Spring is also a witness to blooming economic growth downtown and in areas surrounding the town.
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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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