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South Carolina’s Only FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Regional 

Posted on February 10, 2022 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/south-carolinas-only-first-robotics-competition-frc-regional/FIRST South Carolina announces the inaugural Electric City Regional taking place at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center in Anderson, SC. Hundreds of high school STEM students from across the southeast will compete at the robotics competition that serves as a qualifying event for the FRC Championship in Houston, TX.  (Anderson, SC, March 9-12, 2022) Read More...

County Council Announces Record EMS Response Times

Posted on January 31, 2022 by - Uncategorized

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/county-council-announces-record-ems-response-times/Public Safety Committee Receives Update Detailing Unprecedented Numbers Anderson County, S.C. (January 31, 2022) – At its meeting earlier today, the Anderson County Council Public Safety Committee received an update on the new unified EMS system in Anderson County, and the record response times are unprecedented.  Only four months in, the new system is 100% staffed Read More...

Anderson County & Upcountry Fiber Announces High-Speed Internet Agreement

Posted on January 27, 2022 by - Uncategorized

Anderson County Logo https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-upcountry-fiber-announces-high-speed-internet-agreement/UPCOUNTRY FIBER TO ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO BRING 2800 MILES OF HIGH-SPEED FIBER INTERNET TO UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED ANDERSON COUNTY ADDRESSES WHO:                    Upcountry Fiber (a partnership between Blue Ridge Electric and West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperatives) and Anderson County  WHAT:                 Upcountry Fiber has been selected by Anderson County to bring high-speed fiber internet to key areas of Read More...

Record Level of Employment Heading Into The New Year

Posted on December 22, 2021 by - News Releases

Historic courthouse building with palmetto tree and crescent moon in background. https://www.andersoncountysc.org/record-level-of-employment-heading-into-the-new-year/Anderson County Sees Record Level of Employment Heading Into The New Year – Unemployment Rate Drops To 2.7% Anderson County, S.C.  (December 22, 2021) — 89,383 Anderson County residents were employed as of November, according to new data released by the SC Department of Employment & Workforce. “One year ago, almost 4,500 of our friends Read More...

Palmetto Boat Center College & High School Bass Tournament

Posted on December 8, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/palmetto-boat-center-college-high-school-bass-tournament/Palmetto Boat Center College & High School Bass Tournament on December 10 & 11, 2021, Anderson, SC  The 2021/22 Palmetto Boat Center College Tournament Trail and High School Tournament Trail will visit Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC on Friday, December 10th & Saturday, December 11th, 2021. Friday the 10th will be day one of the PBC College Read More...

KidVenture Playground to Close for Construction

Posted on December 1, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/kidventure-playground-to-close-for-construction/Beginning Monday, December 13th, KidVenture playground will be closed to the public. Anderson County Council recently approved a  $2.3M contract with Foothills Contracting Service, LLC for the construction of a new playground and splash pad. The new KidVenture design is based on a flower. Each petal will have play equipment for a different age group. Read More...

Anderson County Sets New Employment Record

Posted on November 22, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-sets-new-employment-record/Anderson County has set another record high level in its total number of employed persons, according to data released Friday by the SC Department of Employment and Workforce. The county’s total number of employed persons in October 2021 (89,469) exceeds the previous record of 89,207 recorded in July of this year. “This is why we Read More...

Visit Anderson & Anderson County Receives 2020-21 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Award

Posted on November 22, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/visit-anderson-and-anderson-county-receives-2020-21-champion-of-economic-impact-in-sports-tourism-award/Presented by Traveling Teams in Sports Destination Management ANDERSON, SC – Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, has announced the 2020 and 2021 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Presented by Traveling Teams. This year’s winners are responsible for contributing a more-than-welcome boost of Read More...

Arthrex expanding operations in Anderson County

Posted on October 21, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/arthrex-expanding-operations-in-anderson-county/More than $100 million investment will create 500 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Arthrex, an orthopedic technology innovator, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The more than $100 million investment will create 500 new jobs.  Founded in 1981, Arthrex is a global leader in orthopedic surgical device design, research, manufacturing and medical education. The company develops Read More...

Plastic Omnium Expanding Operations in Anderson County

Posted on October 6, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/plastic-omnium-expanding-operations-in-anderson-county/Plastic Omnium, a leading automotive equipment provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The more than $17.7 million investment will create 76 new jobs.  Founded in 1947 and headquartered in France, Plastic Omnium designs and manufactures complex and interactive body systems as well as emission reduction and energy storage systems for the automotive industry. The company Read More...

Anderson Regional Airport Announces Availability of Charter Air Services

Posted on October 5, 2021 by - News Releases

Blue, sunny sky with white clouds and dark green grass on the ground surround the terminal at the Anderson Regional Airport. https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-regional-airport-announces-availability-of-charter-air-services/Anderson County is pleased to announce a special “new arrival” at Anderson Regional Airport.  Clemson Air Charter (CAC) is now based at the facility and is offering chartered flight services available to the general public.   Clemson Air Charter owner and operator John Von Kaenel has more than 15 years of experience as a commercial airline Read More...

Detour of East Whitner Street Effective Through October

Posted on October 4, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/detour-of-e-whitner-st-effective-through-october/The street closure for East Whitner Street will begin Monday, October 4th. The end date is to be determined, but no later than October 28th. Please note that the detour is for parking beside the historic courthouse on E. Whitner St. and behind the Historic Courthouse only.