An outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has reportedly closed the Anderson County Detention Center to visitors, with some cell blocks quarantined.

Visitations and volunteer services are suspended until at least Saturday, when the situation will be re-evaluated.

The United Way of Anderson County is kicking off their “Paint a Brighter Future” campaign Aug. 31 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Anderson Arts Center.

Feral hogs continue to be more than a nuisance, they are a danger not only to farmers and other landowners, but to other animals and humans as well. They are aggressive, have a very high reproductive rate, will eat almost anything and can be difficult to trap. 

And our county and municipal officials enjoy a rare spirit of cooperation. From county council to mayors to city/town councils, there is a general commitment toward serving the greater good by our public servants.

From storm cleanup to roads to major events to growth and programs at the county’s library system to a new emergency boat for use on Hartwell Lake, Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns said it has been an extremely busy summer so far.

The Bridge Center in Anderson is offering hope for men struggling with addiction, as the need continues to grow. The ministry’s Whitner Street facility, which has 24 beds for men participating in the four-month program, is full and has a waiting list.

Anderson County Council approved the first projects for the a portion of the $3.5 million opioid settlement funds on Tuesday, will a pair of projects aimed at addressing mental health and addiction in the community.

Downtown Anderson will see traffic detours this week due to continued repair on crosswalks.

North Main Street will be closed between Earle Street and Orr Street through Friday,.

As a reminder, West Orr Street has a low overhead clearance of 12’-3” under Murray Avenue.

Anderson City Council will consider an increase to wastewater industrial pretreatment fees and hauling fees as part of Monday’s meeting at 6 p.m. in council chambers downtown. A public hearing is scheduled on the fees at 5 p.m.

Anderson County Council will consider allowing expansion at the Shores of Asbury on Hartwell Lake as part of Tuesday’s regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the historic courthouse downtown. Full agenda here.

The Cancer Association of Anderson’s “Hot Air Affair“ will kick off the weekend Sept. 1, when more than 30 hot air balloons will take flight to increase awareness of the mission of hope and support provided by the Cancer Association of Anderson.

The exhibit for Kathy Moore, an artist and art educator at T.L. Hanna High School, kicked off Friday night on the second floor of the Anderson Main Library where her work will be on display through the first week of September.

The town was chosen for “reinvigorating our once vacant business district into a vibrant collection of locally owned businesses.”.

The First Steps initiative enters its 25th year with a novel permanent status that state leaders hope will bolster school preparedness for kids ages 5 and younger. The partnership has served over 1 million children since its adoption in 1999, according to Georgia Mjartan, executive director of South Carolina First Steps, but previously required occasional reauthorization.

Friday is National Safe Digging Day (also known as 811 Day), and Piedmont Natural Gas and Duke Energy are reminding professional excavators and do-it-yourselfers of the importance of calling 811 before digging to protect the nation’s underground utility infrastructure, prevent potential injury and avoid electric and natural gas outages.

“Serving as the Mayor of West Pelzer is my greatest accomplishment,” said Sanders. “Being able to be at the forefront of a once desolate town to a vibrant rural community takes a lot of energy, commitment, and enthusiasm. A mayor’s job is to be the chief storyteller and chief urban designer and I know that I have left West Pelzer better than I found it. But this has been a team effort.”

The Pendleton Rhinos, a civic organization working to make their community a better place to work and live, through mentoring and community service, celebrated the efforts of those making a difference at their Black & Gold Gala Saturday Night.

A total of 297 of the 389 votes cast voted “Yes” on providing zoning for their district.

On Thursday, at a 3 p.m. in the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, Doctoral hooding will take place at 3 p.m.

Friday, beginning at 9 a.m., commencement is scheduled for bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates in Littlejohn Coliseum. Tickets will not be issued, but graduates are asked to limit to a maximum of six guests. Doors open two hours prior to ceremonies.

The City of Anderson Public Works Division will begin repair of two crosswalks downtown this through Friday week. West Earle Street will be closed to traffic from Main Street to West Orr Street. All parking lots along West Earle Street will be accessible from West Orr Street and West Earle Street.