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William States Lee to be Inducted into the Museum Hall of Fame

Posted on October 12, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/william-states-lee-jr-to-be-inducted-into-the-museum-hall-of-fame/Induction ceremony and reception are open to the public. The life of William States Lee will be celebrated with an induction into the Anderson County Museum’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday, October 17th. Nominated by Michael Gardner, W.S. Lee was chosen from an outstanding list of people who have made significant contributions to Anderson County Read More...

B.A.S.S. announces three-division schedule for 2024 Bassmaster Opens

Posted on September 28, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/b-a-s-s-announces-three-division-schedule-for-2024-bassmaster-opens/B.A.S.S. announces three-division schedule for 2024 Bassmaster Opens BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. officials announced Thursday the schedule for the 2024 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens, once again mixing frequent destinations with some that have barely been touched by the organization during its 55-year history. The Opens circuit, which has become one of the most competitive and Read More...

Appalachian Regional Commission Names Brandy Singleton as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow

Posted on September 26, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/appalachian-regional-commission-names-brandy-singleton-as-appalachian-leadership-institute-fellow/Appalachian Regional Commission Names Brandy Singleton as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow Brandy Singleton to Represent South Carolina in Intensive Regional Leadership Development Program September 26, 2023, Anderson, South Carolina — The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) named Brandy Singleton, Executive Director/CEO to participate in the 2023-2024 class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a free leadership and Read More...

Keep Anderson County Beautiful Earns Keep America Beautiful 2022

Posted on September 25, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/keep-anderson-county-beautiful-earns-keep-america-beautiful-2022/Keep Anderson County Beautiful Earns Keep America Beautiful 2022 President’s Circle Award Recognition Local Organization Recognized for Exemplary Performance, Standard of Excellence  ANDERSON, SC – Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, has presented Keep Anderson County Beautiful with its 2022 President’s Circle Award. The President’s Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance by Read More...

Redfin Classic Fishing Tournament Set to Make a Splash on Anderson September 30th

Posted on September 21, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/redfin/First Annual Redfin Classic Fishing Tournament Set to Make a Splash on Anderson, SC Get ready for an exhilarating day of competitive fishing and lakeside entertainment as we proudly announce the inaugural 1st Annual Redfin Classic Fishing Tournament. This exciting event will take place at the picturesque Green Pond Landing on Lake Hartwell, South Carolina, Read More...

South Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Series to Fish Lake Hartwell

Posted on September 20, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/south-carolina-b-a-s-s-nation-youth-series-to-fish-lake-hartwell/The road to the 2024 Bassmaster Junior and High School National Championship begins Saturday, September 23 in Anderson County as the S.C. B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Series take on Lake Hartwell for the opening event of the season. The tournament will be held out of Green Pond Landing and Event Center, which recently hosted the 2023 Read More...

Coroner’s Office Receives Accreditation Grant from U.S. Department of Justice

Posted on September 12, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/coroners-office-receives-accreditation-grant-from-u-s-department-of-justice/The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has approved an application submitted by Anderson County on behalf of the Office of the Anderson County Coroner for an award under the Bureau of Justice Assistance Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program. The approved award amount is $101,460, which will be used to seek accreditation from Read More...

Lake Hartwell Facilities Advisory Thursday, July 27-Saturday, July 29

Posted on July 24, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/lake-hartwell-facilities-advisory-for-thursday-july-27-through-saturday-july-29/The 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship will be held from Thursday July 27th through Saturday July 29th at Green Pond Landing on Lake Hartwell. More than 480 boats with teams representing 39 states and Canada are scheduled to participate. In an effort to support the participants and spectators visiting from across the continent, Read More...

Anderson County Receives State Budget Appropriations

Posted on June 20, 2023 by - Uncategorized

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-receives-state-budget-appropriations/Anderson County received word today from Senator Mike Gambrell, Senator Richard Cash, and Anderson County Legislative Delegation Chair Rep. Anne Thayer that several county recreation projects were funded in the state budget for the coming fiscal year.  The Anderson County-sponsored projects and amounts awarded are as follows:  $750,000 for additional expansion of KidVenture playground $500,000 Read More...

Celebrate Anderson Weekend | Hot Air Affair Announced

Posted on June 1, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/celebrate-anderson-weekend-hot-air-affair-announced/Celebrate Anderson Weekend is September 1 – 3, 2023 at the Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center. The Cancer Association of Anderson’s Annual Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer joins Anderson County’s Celebrate Anderson for a spectacular 2023 Labor Day Weekend! Celebrate Anderson is our community’s largest annual outdoor concert focusing on family, fun, and camaraderie. Read More...

ARC Awards Anderson County $9.2M for Road Improvements to Support Local Economic

Posted on May 17, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/arc-awards-anderson-county-9-2m-for-road-improvements-to-support-local-economic/Anderson County has been awarded a $9,271,519 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Local Access Road program. The funds will support improvements to the I-85 Exit 27 southbound off-ramp as well as the construction of an extension to Orange Way, creating a new access roadway between Martin Road (S-4-166) and SC 81 North. These Read More...

Demolition of Distressed Structures

Posted on April 24, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/demolition-of-distressed-structures/Anderson County, SC (April 24, 2023) – Anderson County Council is pleased to announce the demolition of distressed structures within the County. Funds are in the budget to remove these nuisance properties, and the Council has contracted to eliminate these ten structures from our community. The South Anderson Community Project received $53,480 for demolishing distressed Read More...