Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Council Moves Ahead on Sewer System, Reviews EMS, Honors Black History Month
Anderson County Council on Tuesday moved ahead on the contract with Harper Construction for the Clemson-Pendleton-Anderson regional sewer project. Anderson earlier received $5 million from the federal government earmarked for the project.
International Artist Finds Home in Piedmont
He now lives in historic Piedmont, with a view of the bridge and historic buildings which provide inspiration and a connection to the past.
Pre-made Sandwiches Recall Includes Those Sold in S.C.
More than 400 fresh food items sold by Fresh Ideation Food Group, under brand names including Fresh Creative Cuisine, are being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. Photo courtesy of Fresh Creative Cuisine
Council to Vote on Zoning, Honor Bassmaster Champions
At 6 p.m., council will honor Emily DeRoberts, who is retiring from Duke Energy, and Collin Smith and Brady Kimbrell for winning the 2022 Bass Pro Shop Bassmaster Team Championship.
Early Voting for Iva Special Election Begins Next Week
When voting early in-person, voters must present a valid photo identification. Acceptable forms of ID’s are a South Carolina Driver’s license, a photo ID issued by the DMV, a photo voter registration card, or a United States. Passport.
Darius Rucker Tickets for Anderson Concert on Sale Friday
Rucker, former front man for Hootie and the Blowfish, is the main attraction for the Southern Fried Circuit charity concert, to benefit the Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm of Upcountry Fiber, a broadband partnership between Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and West Carolina Telephone Cooperative.
Business Incubator Hopes to Hatch Jobs for Anderson County
The 1428 Incubator and Soft Landing Facility, which just completed its first year, offers almost 200,000 square-feet of space to help these groups solidify their operations before expanding or opening stand-alone operations in the county.
County Completes Phase I of Blighted Houses Removal
“It’s one of the most popular things we do,” said Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns. “Other than paving roads, it is the thing we hear most about from citizens. This ongoing effort makes neighborhoods feel better.”
Opinion: S.C. Public Voucher Plan Fails Facts Test
The S.C. Senate’s proposal is a shallow and simplistic solution to a complex problem, one which will not solve the challenges they seek to address, particularly when the evidence is just too weak to justify the use of public money to fund private tuition.
County Planning and Public Works Looks at Tree Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan
Anderson County Council’s Planning and Public Works Committee looked ahead to a new comprehensive plan and raised concerns over the need for an ordinance to protect trees from being clearcut by developers as part of Thursday’s meeting.
S.C. Plan Would Use Taxpayer Funds for Private Schools
The House still must sign off on the proposal for South Carolina to enact the long-sought Republican priority that has seen a revived push nationwide in other GOP-led legislatures following pandemic-era school closures.
Opinion: Teaching Black History Critical for Public Schools
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.
Haley to Kick Off Presidential Campaign Feb. 15
On Wednesday, a source close to Nikki Haley announced plan to kick off Haley’s presidential campaign at an event in Charleston
New Project to Bring 160 Apartments to Downtown Anderson
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.
AnMed Hopes to Add Emergency Care to Piedmont
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, Sanders to Serve on ACOG Board
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.
Free Paper Shredding Event Set for Feb. 11
The event is set from 9 a.m.-noon on the balloon launch field.
Josie Jones Named DSS Director of Anderson County
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.
S.C. Cuts in Tax Incentives Could Slow Mill Sites Development
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.