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Celebrate Anderson Welcomes Country Artist Craig Morgan

Posted on July 20, 2022 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/celebrate-anderson-welcomes-country-artist-craig-morgan/CELEBRATE ANDERSON WELCOMES COUNTRY MUSIC STAR CRAIG MORGAN TO THE ANDERSON SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER ANDERSON, SC – Anderson County is proud to welcome residents and visitors to the 24th annual Celebrate Anderson festival on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Celebrate Anderson’s tradition is to open with the Special Forces Parachute Team and TL Hanna Jazz Band to Read More...

Golden Years Jamboree

Posted on July 15, 2022 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/golden-years-jamboree/Golden Years Jamboree (GYJ) is the signature event of the Anderson County Senior Citizens Program. GYJ began in 1978 by Jo Brown and her team to celebrate seniors across the county. Jo’s last Golden Years Jamboree was in 1993. In 2016, her daughter,  Kelly Jo Barnwell, re-launched the event. The Senior Expo sponsors have given Read More...

UPDATE ON RIVER FORKS RECREATION AREA

Posted on July 15, 2022 by - News Releases

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

Posted on June 8, 2022 by - News Releases

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

Posted on June 7, 2022 by - News Releases

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

Posted on June 2, 2022 by - News Releases

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

Posted on June 1, 2022 by - News Releases

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

Posted on May 20, 2022 by - News Releases

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

Posted on May 6, 2022 by - News Releases

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

Posted on May 6, 2022 by - News Releases

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

Posted on May 4, 2022 by - News Releases

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...