Category: News Releases

Apply for At-Large Seat on County Planning Commission

Posted on February 16, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/apply-for-at-large-seat-on-county-planning-commission/Get involved in your community today! The County Planning Commission has two at-large positions available. Complete an application, available on the county’s website (link below) or email lacroegaert@andersoncountysc.org. Application deadline is 3/1/21. Application

Limited In-Person Access Available for the Green Pointe Landfill Hearing

Posted on February 12, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/limited-in-person-access-available-for-the-green-pointe-landfill-hearing/IN-PERSON ACCESS TO GREEN POINTE LANDFILL VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING TO BE AVAILABLE AT POWDERSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY Anderson County, in partnership with the Anderson County Library System, will be providing limited in-person access to the scheduled February 18th SCDHEC Public Hearing regarding the proposed expansion of the Greenpointe Class 2 Landfill in Anderson County. Limited access Read More...

Brande Kupfer Receives Prestigious Certified Animal Welfare Administrator Credential

Posted on January 8, 2021 by - News Releases

Anderson County Paws Shelter and logo https://www.andersoncountysc.org/brande-kupfer-receives-prestigious-certified-animal-welfare-administrator-credential/Brande Kupfer, Intake Supervisor at Anderson County PAWS recently earned her Certified Animal Welfare Administrator certification through The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, an independent agency whose mission is to help develop strong leaders and promote standards of practice in the animal welfare profession.  Kupfer is now one of several hundred individuals to hold this Read More...

New Location for Sewer Permit Application

Posted on January 7, 2021 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/new-location-for-sewer-permit-application/Anderson County Wastewater will begin receiving payment for sewer permit fees at the Development Standards Office, located in the Anderson County Annex beginning January 11, 2021. In an effort to serve the residents of Anderson County, building and sewer permits can now be paid in the same location at 401 East River Street, Anderson SC Read More...

End of Year Tax Schedule

Posted on December 23, 2020 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/end-of-year-tax-schedule/The Anderson County Tax Offices (Auditor, Assessor and Treasurer) would like to advise you of the end of the year operating hours for tax related matters. Our offices at the Annex (401 E. River Street, Anderson) and in Powdersville (4 Civic Court) will be open for the end of the month/end of the year tax Read More...

EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. Expanding Operations

Posted on December 11, 2020 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/euwe-eugen-wexler-us-plastics-inc-expanding-operations/For Immediate Release December 11, 2020 EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. expanding operations in Anderson County $8.6 million investment will create 16 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc., a subsidiary of the Germany-based EuWe Group, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The $8.6 million investment will create Read More...

Bill Consolidation for Water and Sewer in the Hammond District

Posted on December 4, 2020 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/bill-consolidateion-for-water-and-sewer-in-the-hammond-district/Effective January 2021, Hammond Water District will bill customers for water and sewer services on one combined bill.  Payment will be made directly to Hammond Water District  for these services. The December 2020 bill will be the last bill from and that is paid to Anderson County Sewer. If you need more information, please contact Read More...

Techtronic Industries expanding operations in Anderson County

Posted on December 1, 2020 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/techtronic-industries-expanding-operations-in-anderson-county/Techtronic Industries expanding operations in Anderson County $100 million investment will create 525 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, today announced plans to expand its operations in Anderson County. The $100 million investment will create 525 new Read More...

SCDOT Seeks Input for Intersection of US 76/Welpine Road

Posted on November 24, 2020 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/scdot-seeks-input-for-intersection-of-us-76-welpine-road/SCDOT seeks to provide operational and safety benefits at the intersection of US 76 (Clemson Highway) and S-60 (Welpine Road) as well as provide better access to I-85.   COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO SCDOT. *Please visit the project website, scdotgis.online/US76_Welpine, to view more information and to make comments on the project. 

The Shores of Asbury Groundbreaking Scheduled

Posted on November 6, 2020 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/the-shores-of-asbury-groundbreaking-scheduled/The Shores of Asbury groundbreaking set for November 10th at 11 a.m. The Lake Hartwell Development Group is so excited to be working with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Anderson County to bring a multi-use recreational RV Resort to Lake Hartwell in Anderson County. The Shores of Asbury will be home to Read More...

Anderson County Unemployment Rate Continues to Decline

Posted on October 23, 2020 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-unemployment-rate-continues-to-decline/SCDEW today released the monthly employment situation report for September 2020.  Here are the reported numbers for Anderson County: VS LAST MONTH   LF EMP UNEMP RATE Sep-20 93,948 90,088 3,860 4.1% Aug-20 94,650 89,018 5,632 6.0% CHANGE (702) 1,070 (1,772)   The unemployment rate showed an encouraging decline from 6.0% in August to 4.1% Read More...

County’s Overview of Broadband Services

Posted on October 13, 2020 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/countys-overview-of-broadband-services/Before I offer you some good news, let me begin by saying that you all are absolutely right—many county areas do not have access to broadband and/or high speed internet service.  According to South Carolina’s State Broadband Office, there are 11 areas in Anderson County that are designated as underserved “program areas”.  These program areas Read More...