Today, we kick off another Black History Month, a time intended to remind us of men and women who changed the world and their sacrifices, but who are at the same time in peril of being lost to history. 

On Wednesday, a source close to Nikki Haley announced plan to kick off Haley’s presidential campaign at an event in Charleston

The nine-acre tract will feature three-story, garden-style apartments, pocket parks, green spaces and commercial opportunities on the property which stretches along North Murray Avenue bordered by Clinkscales Street, Fair Street and Tribble Street. The apartments are scheduled to include an outdoor pool and a clubhouse. 

The process for the new facility is under way as AnMed has applied for a certificate of need for the expansion in Piedmont. A decision is expected within the next three months. If approved, AnMed hopes the new effort will be running by Spring 2024. an

Wilson, who represents council Dist. 7, Sanders, who represents Dist. 4, will serve two, one-year terms, beginning this month. For Wilson, this will be her fifth consecutive term on the ACOG Board of Directors, while it will be Sanders’ first term. 

The event is set from 9 a.m.-noon on the balloon launch field.

Josie Jones, who has served as Spartanburg County Director since 2018 and will continue to do so on an interim basis until a new director is named, recently took the helm at the Anderson office, where she is a familiar face to some.

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns discusses recreation, the budget, PAWS overcrowding, the cut in tax credits impact on old mill site development and more in this January 2023 update with the Anderson Observer.

The changes and goals for the countywide emergency system to meet the continued growth were outlined Tuesday during an Anderson County Council Public Safety Committee meeting. 

The National Association of Realtors has ranked the Anderson-Greenville-Mauldin area as the fifth most affordable place to buy a home in 2023.

The proposal is the latest iteration of a GOP-led nationwide effort to crack down on what some conservative politicians have dubbed “critical race theory." The South Carolina measure — cosponsored by several members of the Legislature's newly formed Freedom Caucus — would bar curricula from including or promoting certain concepts around race and other demographics.

Anderson University's online criminal justice program is rated at the top in South Carolina and 41st nationally, according to the latest "U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Programs" rankings for 2023.

The report also ranked the school’s online bachelor’s; master’s in business administration; master’s in business (non-MBA); graduate education; and graduate nursing programs.

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

It was Vegas for a cause as the Rotary Club of Anderson kicked off its inaugural "Casino Night" Friday art the Anderson Arts Center.

The funds raised from the event will be distributed to the AnMed Foundation; AIM, United Way of Anderson, Habitat for Humanity, Coins for Alzheimer Research Trust Fund, Senior Solutions, Foothills Alliance, First Flight, PlaySafe, Hospice of the Upstate and the Anderson Cancer Association.

Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Pamela Christopher has been named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission.

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.