Category: News Releases

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...

Anderson County Legislative Delegation to Meet | June 22, 2022

Posted on April 19, 2022 by - News Releases

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...

Dolly Cooper Park Improvements to Include Accessible Picnic Shelter and Expanded Parking Lot  

Posted on April 11, 2022 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/dolly-cooper-park-improvements-to-include-accessible-picnic-shelter-and-expanded-parking-lot/County Council to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony at Dolly Cooper Park for Most Significant Park Improvements in Many Years  Improvements to Include Accessible Picnic Shelter and Expanded Parking Lot  Anderson County, S.C. (April 11, 2022) – On Friday, April 15th at 10:00 a.m., County Council will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for improvements at Dolly Cooper Park in Powdersville.  County Read More...

Planning Department: Guadalupe Franchi, Recipient of the Debbie Lieu Memorial Award

Posted on April 7, 2022 by - News Releases, Uncategorized

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/guadalupe-franchi-recipient-of-the-debbie-lieu-memorial-award/Guadalupe Franchi received the Debbie Lieu Memorial Award on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Clemson University Brooks Center. John Gaber, Ph.D., AICP, Professor and Chair of City Planning and Real Estate Development presented the award to Guadalupe Franchi.  The Debbie Lieu Memorial Award was established to honor Debbie Lieu’s memory and awarded to one Clemson Read More...

East-West Parkway Park Named in Memory of the Late County Councilman Francis M. Crowder, Sr.

Posted on April 7, 2022 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/east-west-parkway-park-in-memory-of-the-late-county-councilman-francis-m-crowder-sr/County Council to Hold Dedication Ceremony at East-West Parkway Park in Memory of the Late County Councilman Francis M. Crowder, Sr.Crowder Championed Creation of East-West Parkway andRegulations to Preserve Natural Beauty of Area Anderson County, S.C. (April 7, 2022) – On Sunday, April 10that 3:00 p.m., County Council will hold a dedication ceremony at the Read More...

American Outlaws Anderson Chapter, County Council, and Partners to Hold Dedication and Ribbon Cutting at Wellington Park

Posted on April 1, 2022 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/american-outlaws-anderson-chapter-county-council-and-partners-to-hold-dedication-and-ribbon-cutting-at-wellington-park/Partnership Results in New Accessible Basketball/Soccer Facility & Naming of Ballfield after Jackie Ray Poore, Sr Anderson County, S.C. (April 1, 2022) – Tomorrow, April 2nd, at 1 pm at Wellington Park, 4010 Calvert Street, Anderson, representatives from Anderson County, the Over Under Initiative, American Outlaws Anderson Chapter, and other community groups will dedicate the new basketball/soccer Read More...