The Anderson Observer editorial board endorses and fully supports a “yes” vote on the referendum for Anderson School Dist. 4 schools and their future. Anything less would send a clear message that voters do not value quality education.

Eviscerated animals, multiple sightings of a dark animal standing on hind legs and moving quickly, took hold as news reports in both newspaper and radio stations spread the news and the panic. A team was hired to hunt the beast, but none was ever found. Even a West Coast “werewolf expert” failed to discover where the beast came from or why it left.

Alysa Cameron, owner of Bare Esthetics and Jessica Tinsley, owner/cosmetologist at Level II Hair Salon, put together what they hope will be an annual event by recruiting other downtown businesses to participate. Early hopes of the City of Anderson closing off part of Main Street did not materialize, but perhaps greater consideration will be given to next year’s Spooky Street.

Anderson County Councilman Glenn Davis, Dist. 2, who put together the event, said such gatherings were a way to show the community they are not forgotten.

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

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 said cooperative efforts aimed at infrastructure and support for small businesses are among his top priorities for the state.

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.

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.

“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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The proposed bid for the communication equipment is $121,603, while the cameras cost of $73,000 will be paid largely from grant money.

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.