Zidek earned a B.S in industrial engineering and an M.S. in mechanical engineering at Marquette University. She also earned an M.S. in industrial engineering and a Ph.D. in industrial engineering with a specialization in health systems management, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The sidewalks will be added and the current sidewalks repaired from the end of the West Queen St. Project down Winston and to Keese Streets.  Secutiy lighting and security cameras will also be installed in some locations. 

The board is moving cautiously to replace Superintendent Tom Wilson who will retire when his contract ends June 30.

While no one is talking publicly about what is causing the delay, an obvious sign of problems came Wednesday, when House Speaker Murrell Smith presided over a nearly empty House chamber for less than three minutes for a session that was supposed to approve the compromise.

More information and schedule here.

The club now has two pitches (think fields) to host multiple tournament games simultaneously, and hopes to add additional pitches, a permanent bathroom and lights for night play in the future.

Williamston's Pig in the Park brought 17 competitive barbecue cooks to Mineral Spring Park Saturday for the annual event. This year added chainsaw artists, music and new vendors.

The event, and those to follow, are intended to provide updated statistics and other information concerning the progress of the 2016 plan, and to offer those attending to write down suggestions on the needs and concerns of their district ahead of the upcoming 2026 comprehensive plan.

Scott, the Senate's only Black Republican, filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission declaring his intention to seek his party's nomination in 2024. His candidacy will test whether a more optimistic vision of America’s future can resonate with GOP voters who have elevated partisan brawlers in recent years.

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns discusses potential plans for road and bridge maintenance funding, economic development, supply chain issues, updates the expansion of broadband in the county, the downtown green space and more in this interview with the Anderson Observer.

It would allow limited exceptions to save the mother’s life, for sexual assault victims before 12 weeks into the pregnancy, and when the fetus has a fatal anomaly that would prevent it from surviving outside the womb.

The award will be supplemented by $1,104,070 in non-Federal funding. The total project cost is $10,375,589. The county estimates an 18-month period for preliminary engineering, environmental review, and ROW acquisition, followed by a 12-month construction timeframe. 

The center will open to patients May 24 and will relocate services formerly provided at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital at the AnMed North Campus. Returning these services to the Medical Center is intended to be more efficient by consolidating all inpatient acute care services in one location.

Since 1996, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded over 3,300 grants to South Carolina nonprofits totalling over $83 million.

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

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.