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Smurfit Kappa Expands US footprint with first South Carolina operation in Anderson County 

Posted on November 17, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/smurfit-kappa-expands-us-footprint-with-first-south-carolina-operation-in-anderson-county/Smurfit Kappa expands US footprint with first South Carolina operation in Anderson County  $68 million investment will create 200 new jobs Smurfit Kappa, a global leader in providing paper-based packaging solutions, today announced it is expanding its U.S. footprint by establishing the company’s first South Carolina operation in Anderson County. The $68 million investment will Read More...

County Awarded $200,000 “Safe Streets for All” Grant

Posted on November 1, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-awarded-200000-safe-streets-for-all-grant/Anderson County Awarded $200,000 “Safe Streets for All” Grant from U.S. Department of Transportation Anderson County has been awarded a $200,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. These funds will be used to develop a community-wide safety action plan, which will be used to guide a host Read More...

Millennium Pegasus by Sculptor Sandy Scott

Posted on October 31, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/millennium-pegasus-by-sculptor-sandy-scott/Anderson County, SC (October 31, 2023) – Anderson County was approached by a community group known as “tba” or “to better Anderson” with a need to place their latest project, a Millennium Pegasus. The sculpture will be located in the greenspace directly behind the Historic Courthouse in beautiful downtown Anderson. The sculpture Millennium Pegasus by Read More...

National Professional Fishing League Announces 2024 Schedule  

Posted on October 26, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/national-professional-fishing-league-announces-2024-schedule/The 2024 NPFL schedule is here with stops in Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan, Florida, and Missouri. WILKESVILLE, OH — The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) announces its 2024 season that kicks off in early February with a stop in Alabama at Lake Logan Martin. The schedule brings anglers to new venues as well as Read More...

Mojave Energy Systems Establishes South Carolina Operations in Anderson County

Posted on October 25, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/mojave-energy-systems-establishes-south-carolina-operations-in-anderson-county/Mojave Energy Systems establishes South Carolina operations in Anderson County $4 million investment will create 200 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced that Mojave Energy Systems (Mojave), a clean technology (cleantech) start-up company that develops and manufacturers next-generation commercial air conditioning systems, Read More...

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...