Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn issued a statement today to clarify his comments from last night's meeting regarding the rejection of a requested zoning change on Hurricane Road.

Hugh Oldham, who was inducted into the International Council of Air Shows Foundation Hall of Fame in December received another honor Tuesdsay night, one which recognized his contributions to the Anderson Regional Airport and the community.

It was an award from Anderson County from those who know Oldham well, as is reflected in the good-natured wording of the resolution honoring his work.

Anderson County Council narrowly defeated a zoning change on 35.16 acres on Hurricane Road on Tuesday night in a meeting that drew neighbors on both sides of the issue.

Council voted 3-2, led by County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn who moved to reject the change in zoning and with the votes of Councilwoman Cindy Wilson and Jimmy Davis. Councilmen Glenn Davis and Greg Elgin vote against rejecting the change. Council Vice Chairman Brett Sanders, who owns part of the property and Councilman John Wright, Jr., whose company is listing the property, recused themselves and left the room for the vote.

A Senate subcommittee Tuesday approved increasing the fine from $25 to up to $100 and giving most of the increased amount to the state Highway Patrol. The full Senate Transportation Committee is scheduled to take up the bill Wednesday. 

Leaders from Anderson's faith and elected officials echoed the message of Dr. MLK Jr. Monday night at the Anderson County Ministerial Association's annual salute to the late civil rights leader.

The water council and new grant program are part of Upstate Forever and Savannah Riverkeeper efforts to spend legal settlement dollars from past polluters on long-term, community-driven projects that will safeguard Anderson’s water quality.

The $7 million effort, which should be complete by fall, is also expected to provide a economic boost for Anderson County by hosting regional events.

Winter brings dreams of snow, mostly to Southerners, and the Belton Area Museum wants to help. 

The museum’s latest exhibit, “Let it Snow,” kicks off Sunday at 3 p.m. at the historic Belton train depot with the goal of bringing a winter wonderland to the area.

The group has already helped revitalize housing in some challenged neighborhoods in the county. 

The proposal allowing vouchers passed the Senate Education Committee on Thursday. Members approved a nearly identical bill to the one that passed in 2022, but it died when senators and the House, which passed its own version, couldn't agree on a compromise.

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“This is fantastic news for Pendleton,” said Pendleton Town Administrator Steve Miller. Miller said the project is part of “a very long process,” but now the town is on track to see the development up and running in two years.

Flights at the Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) are delayed and awaiting a resolution.

The Anderson County Pets Are Worth Saving animal shelter is looking for a few good homes. The shelter is full, and PAWS Director Dr. Kim Sanders says there has never been a better selection of dogs.

With nearly four decades of experience, Chief Kevin Marsee, who took over the position in December, has witnessed a lot of changes in the profession.

“I've been at PAWS for 6 years now and we have never been this full,” said Dr. Kim Sanders, director of the shelter.  “We had to move dogs into temporary holding kennels to make room for the new dogs that came into the shelter today. So, I am asking each one of you to show up and help all of us at PAWS. 

S.C. Sen. Mike Gambrell and S.C. House Representatives Anne Thayer, Thomas Beach and Craig Gagnon participated in the annual event, to outline some of their priorities for the year ahead. 

The Special Needs Registry will give first responder details about the person and their condition, as a new source of information to first responders to an emergency.  

In October, the county was awarded a $500,000 grant from the United States Department of Interior Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to be used towards the development of a new recreation facility on the Saluda River in Piedmont.

Tournament organizers Thomas and David Richardson say the folks at Visit Anderson, Anderson County, Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center, and Second Harvest Food Bank make putting on the event a pleasure.