During his tenure, Wilson championed the penny sales tax which allowed for major capital projects and improvements, including the Anderson Institute of Technology, which serves as the career center for districts, three, four and five.

A portion of North Main Street will be blocked off this week between Orr Street and Federal Street for repairs to the crosswalk. Work is expected to be completed by Friday.

With vendors filling the under-roof area and spilling out into the area surrounding the market, crowds have been solid for the market, which continues each Saturday through May 27. Crafts, food, some produce and live music will continue to be part of the events, which run 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Jarvis would later denounce the holiday’s commercialization and spent the latter part of her life trying to remove it from the calendar. While dates and celebrations vary, Mother’s Day traditionally involves presenting moms with flowers, cards and other gifts.

The proposed $278 million budget represents an increase of $43 million over the current year’s budget and so far, no tax increase is slated.

Distribution of vouchers will be held at the Anderson County Famers Market from 10 am.-noon June 9, the Iva Farmers Market June 7, and the Belton Farmers Market June 8. All markets will be available on these dates beginning at 8 a.m. for seniors to sign up for the vouchers.

Both the S.C. House and Senate have overwhelming approved the repeal of “Certificate of Need” regulations https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/bills/164.htm

Leonard King built a detailed scale model representing the Anderson County Fair’s “King of Mirth” show, held each year from 1901 to 2008.

Throughout May, P.A.W.S. will have dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens available for adoption and looking for responsible, loving homes.

“We hope to find that some of these properties might be valuable as a way to generate revenue for the county to create a fund to set aside for special projects and capital projects,” said Sanders.

In the current plan, the area would serve as a new home to the fire department. Pendleton Fire Chief Tommy Brock said the current station is overcrowded and includes only two bays tall enough for current generation fire trucks. It also lacks space for the all-volunteer firefighters and equipment, making it even more difficult to recruit new volunteers. 

The planned development rules for the 60.83 acres would be altered to allow up to 150 single-family homes, a change from the original PDD language for the property which would also have allowed multi-family housing, assisted living and office-related uses.

The portal hopes to help streamline application, enrollment and recertification processes for families and WIC staff. It also helps processes run smoothly by keeping important information accessible. 

Despite the early threat of rain, nearly 100 cars on display in Iva Saturday as part of the town’s Spring Express & Classic Car Show.

A proclamation supporting National Police Week is also on the agenda.

This year alone, only 3 out of 16 South Carolina High School League fall and winter sports team championships in classes 1A and 2A were won by public schools.

Drew presented checks to four local groups as part of the effort, with $10,000 going to Celebrate Anderson and $5,000 each to the Cancer Association of Anderson, Anderson County P.A.W.S. and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Foundation as the gates opened for this year’s fair.

The bill signing capped a nearly 20-year effort that ran through three governors, four House speakers and five education superintendents in a state where Republicans have been consolidating and expanding their power.

A panel representing local government, churches, and community activists discussed what is being done and where the county falls short in finding a way to provide housing and services to the nearly 5,000 people in Anderson County identified and homeless or underserved.