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UPDATE ON RIVER FORKS RECREATION AREA

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/update-on-river-forks-recreation-area/Anderson County continues its ongoing work to reopen and improve the River Forks Recreation Area on Lake Hartwell.  Specific efforts ongoing at this time include:  Correcting issues related to fallen trees and other hazards, ADA-accessibility, circulation routes, amenities, parking, fall zones, and other immediate concerns; Development of a needs-assessment for repairs, maintenance, support services, removals, and Read More...

Anderson County to hold Indigent Burial Service

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-to-hold-indigent-burial-service/Anderson County, S.C.  (June 8, 2022) — Anderson County will host an Indigent Burial Service at 10 a.m. Friday morning, June 10, 2022 at the Civic Center Recycling Center, 590 Woodcrest Drive, Anderson. The public is invited to attend the service. Indigent burials are those bodies that have gone unclaimed or funds were not available for Read More...

Hunt Midwest Breaks Ground on Evergreen Logistics Park in South Carolina Market

Pencil sketch of the historic Anderson County Courthouse with a Palmetto tree and Crescent moon in the background. The courthouse is outlined underneath with a stock market ticker symbol, which symbolizes growth in Anderson County's economic development. https://www.andersoncountysc.org/hunt-midwest-breaks-ground-on-evergreen-logistics-park-in-south-carolina-market/State-of-the-art, 200-acre logistics park to offer I-85 access with options for up to 1 million SF for users  Anderson, South Carolina — June 7, 2022 — Kansas City-based commercial real estate development company Hunt Midwest has continued to rapidly expand its footprint in South Carolina with the groundbreaking of its first building in the new 2 million-square-foot Evergreen Logistics Park. The initial 258,801-square-foot Read More...

Saluda River Rally Supports Area 14 – Special Olympics

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/saluda-river-rally-supports-area-14-special-olympics/12th Annual Saluda River Rally Supporting Area 14 Anderson County Special Olympics Saturday, June 4th | 8am-6pm | Dolly Cooper Park ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (June 2, 2022) – The Saluda River Rally facilitates up to 15 miles of paddling. All kayakers will exit the river in Piedmont, 9-miles south of Powdersville, and return to Dolly Cooper or portage around the Piedmont Read More...

FedEx Breaks Ground on $45M Logistics Facility in Anderson County, SC

Pencil sketch of the historic Anderson County Courthouse with a Palmetto tree and Crescent moon in the background. The courthouse is outlined underneath with a stock market ticker symbol, which symbolizes growth in Anderson County's economic development. https://www.andersoncountysc.org/fedex-breaks-ground-on-45000000-logistics-facility-in-anderson-county-sc/ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (June 1, 2022) – FedEx, a multinational conglomerate holding company focused on transportation, e-commerce, and services, today announced plans to begin operating in Anderson County. The company’s $45 million-dollar investment will create 12 new jobs.  “This is yet further evidence of the continuing growth of Anderson County,” said Councilman Brett Sanders. “We know that these Read More...

Paving Project Update

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/paving-project-update/Be prepared for lane closures/delays in the following areas; starting on May 23rd 2022 through approximately August 22nd 2022.???? Blue Ridge Ave from Griffin Rd to Pea Creek Rd & then from Pea Creek Rd to N Major Rd???? Plantation Dr from US 29 to Fairway Green & then from Bell Haven Rd to Bolt Read More...

Cory White Diversity Award Selections

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/y-white-diversity-award-selections/Twenty middle and high school students were honored recently by the Anderson County Human Relations Council for their efforts at promoting acceptance and diversity within the school community.  Students, their families, school and government officials were treated to an award dinner and presentation ceremony at the Westside Community Center in Anderson. The Cory White Diversity Read More...

Needs Assessment Public Hearing

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/needs-assessment-public-hearing/Anderson County with the assistance of the Appalachian Council of Governments is conducting an online public hearing to allow for public input on community needs and priorities for housing, public facilities, and economic development. The public hearing will begin at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at the Historic Courthouse, 101 South Main Street, Read More...

Fun Facts to Know & Tell

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/fun-facts-to-know-tell/Hello again everybody! Welcome to another edition of Fun Facts to Know & Tell.  We have some new data from the Census Bureau and other sources we’d like to share with you. As always, all data used herein, unless otherwise indicated, originates from U.S. Government sources and is available through the Federal Reserve Economic Data Read More...

Anderson County Legislative Delegation to Meet | June 22, 2022

State of South Carolina Seal https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-legislative-delegation-to-meet-on-june-22-2022/Representative Westley P. “West” Cox, Chairman of the Anderson County Legislative Delegation, has called a  Delegation Meeting to be held  on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 6:00 P.M., at the Ronald Townsend Government Building, 2404 N. Main St., Anderson, SC. DNR Request – $50,000 – Training Classroom – Anderson Boat HouseConsider Appointment to the Following Commission:Anderson Read More...

Kelley Engineering expanding operations in Anderson County

The word KELLEY Engineering with the word KELLEY underlined in green. The website listed is www.kelley-eng.com. The text is in blue font. https://www.andersoncountysc.org/kelley-engineering-expanding-operations-in-anderson-county/Kelley Engineering expanding operations in Anderson County $6 million investment to create 80 new jobs Kelley Engineering, a premier designer and manufacturer of custom automation equipment, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s $6 million investment will create 80 new jobs.  Founded in 2015, Kelley Engineering provides automation equipment, computer numerical Read More...