Monday, December 22, 2025
Musuem Howls in the Season with Monster Mash
The Anderson County Museum's annual "Monster Mash" Halloween event offered treats, and a fun dose of history to the crowd of costumed kids and their parents. This year's focus featured the Anderson Werewolf of 1945
Library Increasing Online, In-person Offerings
Sutton said the library is also increasing the areas of each branch which offer non-traditional items for checkout, including such things as fishing rod/tackle and passes to parks and museums.
Sanders to Seek S.C. House Dist. 9 Seat
Sanders said cooperative efforts aimed at infrastructure and support for small businesses are among his top priorities for the state.
Solicitor Won't Run for Reelection in 2024
Wagner said at the end of this term, he will have spent 34 years as part of the office, and that as the area grows and things change, the job is getting more challenging with every passing year.
Energy Conscious HVAC Company to Bring 200 Jobs
The company intends to “change the nature of air conditioning,” using Mojave's novel liquid desiccant technology, which uses half the energy and 20 percent less refrigerant than comparable incumbent HVAC.
Rep. Anne Thayer Won't Seek Seat in 2024
“It sounds so cliché, but my family was the deciding factor,’ said Thayer. “I am ready to come home and spend more time with them. I’m not sure what God has next, but I am very excited about this next chapter.”
Free Clinic Festival of Trees Returns Nov., 16-18
A sneak preview is set for Nov. 15, the luncheon is set for Nov. 16, followed by a "Tree-Mendous Party" event Nov. 17 and "Goodies with the Grinch" Nov. 18.
Boograss Closes Music in the Park Season
Costumed kids and their mostly non-costumed parents lined up near the Anderson Christmas Lights Christmas Village Tuesday for the annual Halloween Boograss Trunk or Treat event.
AnMed Breaks Ground for Piedmont Facility
In a news release, AnMed suggested the new building is aimed at meeting the increased demand for health care and the needs of a growing population thanks to an investment of more than $35 million.
City Council Oks New Dash Cameras for Police
The cameras, at a cost of $73,000, will be paid for mostly through grant funding, and the mobile communication equipment, at a cost of $121,603, will also be used by city law enforcement.
S.C. Prosecutors Wants Lawyers Off Judicial Selection Committee
All six of the lawmakers on the Judicial Merit Screening Commission are attorneys. Only one was mentioned by name in Monday's letter: House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford. He responded with a news conference saying the prosecutors were making a power grab.
Belton Ghost Walk to Feature New Haunts
Ghost Walk participants will also hear tales of tragic deaths on prom night, and those who are still seen wandering the area; the story of Medium and Tarot Card Reader Madame Oliverte and the evil spirit; plus, a one-armed pool shark, ghostly footsteps in a historic home and a night in the Barber’s Ghost Room of the Geer Hotel.
City to Consider New Equipment for Police
The proposed bid for the communication equipment is $121,603, while the cameras cost of $73,000 will be paid largely from grant money.
Boo in the Park Fills Mineral Springs Park
An estimated crowd of more than 3,000 revelers lined up across the entrance and wound down the path inside Mineral Springs Park in Williamston on Saturday for the town’s annual Boo in the Park Halloween event.
Anderson County High School Football Scores
T.L. Hanna 64, Woodmont 25
Wren 43, Powdersville 39
Westside 63, Easley 35
Palmetto 23, Fountain Inn 21
BHP 44, Southside 0
Crescent 42, West-Oak 0
Early Voting Starts Monday
The Town of West Pelzer, Town of Pendleton, Town of Pelzer, City of Belton, Town of Honea Path, Town of Iva, and the Anderson County School Dist. 4 Bond Referendum are on the ballot this year.
County Remembers Fallen First Responders
The new event replaces the Walk of Remembrance, which was subject to the weather, and continues to include a roll call of all the fallen city, county and township first responders dating back as far as 1797.