Category: News Releases

South Carolina’s Fight Against the Opioid Crisis is Unified and Strong; Upstate First Responders Take the Lead in Saving Lives

Posted on September 12, 2018 by - Anderson County EMS, News Releases, Opioids, Public Health, SC DAODAS (South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services), State Agencies, Town of West Pelzer

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/south-carolinas-fight-against-the-opioid-crisis-is-unified-and-strong-upstate-first-responders-take-the-lead-in-saving-lives/On September 6, 2018, the Office of the Governor and the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) hosted the 2018 SC Governor’s Opioid Summit. The Opioid Summit provided an opportunity for behavioral health professionals, law enforcement, healthcare workers, representatives of state and local government, clergy, advocates, and other caring individuals Read More...

ACM’s Hall of Fame Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary: John Martin to be inducted on October 16th

Posted on September 12, 2018 by - Anderson County Museum, Events, News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/acms-hall-of-fame-celebrates-15-year-anniversary-john-martin-to-be-inducted-on-october-16th/ANDERSON — On October 16th The Anderson County Museum (ACM) Advisory Committee will celebrate the 15th year Anniversary of inducting deserving individuals into the Hall of Fame. In 2018 we are honoring John Martin in addition to highlighting all 35 Hall of Fame recipients since the induction began in 2003. The ACM Advisory Committee members Read More...

Neil Paul Recognized as a “Game Changer” by Connect Sports

Posted on September 7, 2018 by - Convention & Visitors Bureau, News Releases, Tourism

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/neil-paul-recognized-as-a-game-changer-by-connect-sports/Neil Paul, Executive Director of Visit Anderson, was recognized as an industry leader in Connect Sports magazine’s “Game Changers” feature in the fall 2018 issue. Connect Sports is a national, B2B magazine that provides resources and ideas to professionals and planners in the sports tourism industry. “This is just another affirmation of the great work Read More...

Anderson Celebrates Family, Veterans, and First Responders

Posted on August 31, 2018 by - Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center, Events, News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-celebrates-family-veterans-and-first-responders/Anderson County, S.C. – An annual community event, Celebrate Anderson unites our County’s eleven cities and towns for a day of festivities that concludes with an evening of concerts and a patriotic fireworks celebration the Sunday before Labor Day. The Celebrate-Fun-Zone, which includes large inflatables and activities brings together families and youth for a fun Read More...

Holt Hopkins Named South Carolina APWA Public Works Manager of the Year

Posted on August 16, 2018 by - Anderson County PAWS, News Releases, Public Works

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/holt-hopkins-named-south-carolina-apwa-public-works-manager-of-the-year/Anderson County, S.C. (August 16, 2018) – Each year the South Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association (SCAPWA) names an Outstanding Public Works Manager of the Year. This award is given to a public works manager with outstanding initiatives, innovations, and improvements during the past three years in South Carolina. At the Statewide Read More...

Plans for New Downtown Hotel Development Revealed in Joint City/County Announcement Signaling Tipping Point

Posted on August 10, 2018 by - Economic Development, News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/plans-for-new-downtown-hotel-development-revealed-in-joint-city-county-announcement-signaling-tipping-point/In a joint announcement, officials from the City of Anderson and Anderson County outlined the details of a planned hotel and retail development in downtown Anderson at the corner of South Main and East Market Streets. The hotel will be a focused-service property affiliated with a national franchise. It will be developed by Main at Read More...

2018 Anderson County Senior of the Year Announced: Janice Ferguson

Posted on August 7, 2018 by - News Releases, Senior Citizens Program

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/2018-anderson-county-senior-of-the-year-announced-janice-ferguson/The JBC Advisory Council recognized the 22nd Annual Jo Brown Senior Citizen of the Year Award to Iva Sunrise Senior leader, Janice Ferguson. Janice Ferguson selected president of Iva Sunrise Seniors in 2017, the Iva Sunrise Seniors participation has grown under the direction of Ms. Ferguson. Janice, widow of Dwight Ferguson (married 49 years). The Read More...

Runway Construction Closures Planned for Anderson Regional Airport: August 12, 2018, 8:30 p.m. – August 20, 8:00 a.m.

Posted on August 2, 2018 by - News Releases, Public Notices

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/runway-construction-closures-planned-for-anderson-regional-airport-august-12-2018-830-p-m-august-20-800-a-m/Anderson County, S.C. (August 2, 2018) – The runways at Anderson Regional Airport (KAND) are scheduled for temporary closure starting at 8:30 PM on Sunday, August 12th.  Runways are expected to reopen no later than 8:00 AM on Monday, August 20th.  All air traffic operations, including takeoffs and landings, will be suspended at KAND during Read More...