Category: News Releases

Anderson County Set to Open Eight New Pickleball Courts at Hurricane Springs Park

Posted on August 3, 2022 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-set-to-open-eight-new-pickleball-courts-at-hurricane-springs-park/ANDERSON, SC – On Friday, August 5, 2022, Anderson County will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of eight new pickleball courts at Hurricane Springs Park.  Pickleball is a racket sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball, similar to a wiffleball, Read More...

Item 6(d) (Ordinance No. 2022-031) Removed from August 2, 2022 Council Agenda

Posted on August 2, 2022 by - News Releases

Anderson County Seal Color https://www.andersoncountysc.org/item6d-ordinance-no-2022-031-removed-from-august-2-2022-council-agenda%ef%bf%bc/Upon the request of the applicant, Item 6(d) (Ordinance No. 2022-031) has been removed from the County Council Agenda for the August 2, 2022 meeting. A notice will be placed on the County’s website, andersoncountysc.org, if ordinance No. 2022-031 is placed on a future County Council Agenda for consideration by Council.

Public Notice Regarding Public Hearing and Plan Availability for Review Anderson County HOME-ARP Plan

Posted on July 27, 2022 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/public-notice-regarding/NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN hereby given to residents of Anderson County that a draft version the HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan will be available for review and comment for a 15-day public comment period. During the comment period one Public Hearing will be held. The County was awarded $2,142,273 in HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) Read More...

Anderson County Magistrate’s Office Announces Extended Hours

Posted on July 21, 2022 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-magistrates-office-announces-extended-hours/ANDERSON, SC (July 21, 2022) – Chief Magistrate Wynee Eubanks announced today that, effective Monday, August 29th, the Anderson County Magistrate’s Court will offer extended hours. The decision to provide additional service hours is based on information from citizens who had experienced difficulties attending court due to work schedules. “I hope that this will assist Read More...

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...