Category: News Releases

FFTK&T, September 2024 | To Live and Die in Anderson County

Posted on September 10, 2024 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/tfftkt-september-2024-to-live-and-die-in-anderson-county/FUN FACTS TO KNOW & TELL, SEPTEMBER 2024 TO LIVE AND DIE IN ANDERSON COUNTY   “I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living, or get busy dying.”—Andy Dufrene, in The Shawshank Redemption The South Carolina Department of Public Health released its Vital Statistics report for 2022 in May of Read More...

William T. Lander Jr. Induction into the Museum Hall of Fame

Posted on August 22, 2024 by - News Releases

Picture of William T. Lander, Jr., a WWII Veteran and public educator. https://www.andersoncountysc.org/william-t-lander-jr-induction-into-the-museum-hall-of-fame/William T. Lander Jr. to be inducted into the Museum Hall of Fame September 10th Induction ceremony and reception are open to the public. Born into a family of South Carolina educators, William “Bill” T. Lander, Jr. quickly learned the importance of quality education and absorbed his family’s dedication to service in public schools. The Read More...

Lake Hartwell Partners for Clean Water to Unveil “Trash Tank” Litter Clean-Up Boat at Ribbon Cutting Event

Posted on August 19, 2024 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/lake-hartwell-partners-for-clean-water-to-unveil-trash-tank-litter-clean-up-boat-at-ribbon-cutting-event/The Legendary Green Pond Landing and Event Center, August 28, 2024 – Lake Hartwell Partners for Clean Water is excited to announce the unveiling of the “Trash Tank,” a new litter clean-up boat designed to keep Lake Hartwell clean and beautiful. The ribbon-cutting event will take place at the Legendary Green Pond Landing and Event Read More...

Construction at the Agnew and Craytonville Convenience Centers

Posted on August 16, 2024 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/construction-at-the-agnew-and-craytonville-convenience-centers/The Agnew and Craytonville Convenience Centers will not be able to accept C&D and metal from August 21st through September 27th! Both convenience centers will have a concrete pad placed on the backside of the site due to drainage issues.   If you have questions about what other sites accept these materials during that time, Read More...

Rock The Country – Road Closure Map

Posted on July 24, 2024 by - News Releases

Road Map for Rock the Country Festival https://www.andersoncountysc.org/rock-the-country-road-closure-map/We are excited to welcome  fans to Anderson County! If you are attending the event, please find event-related information at www.rockthecountry.com/anderson. If you are not attending the event, please take note of the following road closures to best plan your weekend and avoid event-related traffic around the festival site. MAP LOCAL TRAFFIC:  Please avoid the Read More...

Halton MEI USA, Inc. Selects Anderson County for First South Carolina Operation

Posted on July 23, 2024 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/halton-mei-usa-inc-selects-anderson-county-for-first-south-carolina-operation/Halton MEI USA, Inc. Selects Anderson County for First South Carolina Operation  $2.6 million investment will create 65 new jobs Halton MEI USA, Inc. (Halton), a leader in indoor climate technology, today announced it selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation – a manufacturing facility. The $2.6 million investment will create Read More...

Representative Don Chapman Announces Public Safety and First Responder Infrastructure Grants

Posted on July 19, 2024 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/representative-don-chapman-announces-public-safety-and-first-responder-infrastructure-grants/Anderson County, S.C. (July 19, 2024)—The members of Anderson County Council offer their sincere appreciation to SC House District 8 Representative Don Chapman for sponsoring seven Public Safety infrastructure grants benefitting local agencies. The grant awards total $740,000. “I was proud to sponsor these projects supporting the work of our first responders,” said Representative Chapman. Read More...

Anderson County Awarded $450K SCPRT Grant for Hurricane Springs Park

Posted on July 17, 2024 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-awarded-a-450k-scprt-grant-for-hurricane-springs-park/Senator Richard Cash Sponsors $450K Grant for Hurricane Springs Park The grant funding is for improvements to the press box and fieldhouse.  Anderson County, S.C. (July 17, 2024) – Councilman Jimmy Davis and his colleagues on the Anderson County Council offer sincere appreciation to Senator Richard Cash for sponsoring a $450,000 grant from SCPRT. The Read More...

Anderson, SC to host Junior World Championship July 24-26, 2024

Posted on July 16, 2024 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-sc-to-host-junior-world-championship-july-24-26-2024/Anderson, SC to host Junior World Championship July 24-26, 2024 Premier destination Lake Hartwell hosts the premier junior event.   The Bass Federation Inc. (TBF) announced today that the 2024 TBF Junior World Championship (JWC) is set for July 24-26 on Lake Hartwell in Anderson, South Carolina. The dates were announced a year ago and Read More...

Anderson County Announces Approval of Opioid Settlement Fund Projects

Posted on July 9, 2024 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-announces-approval-of-opioid-settlement-fund-projects-2/At its meeting on June 19th, the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) Board approved three opioid remediation projects submitted by Anderson County.  The projects have a combined budget of $628,442 and are as follows: FAVOR/AnMed Recovery Services Partnership: This initiative will expand existing recovery support services offered by FAVOR Upstate at AnMed Medical Center. Read More...

Anderson County Receives Grant Funding for the Development of Pickleball Courts at Dolly Cooper Park

Posted on July 5, 2024 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-receives-grant-funding-for-the-development-of-pickleball-courts-at-dolly-cooper-park/Councilman Jimmy Davis and his colleagues on the Anderson County Council offer their sincere appreciation to Senator Richard Cash for his sponsorship of a $573,151 grant for the development of pickleball courts at Dolly Cooper Park in Powdersville. The pickleball court project, a direct response to the significant community-based support, is a testament to the Read More...

Celebrate Anderson’s 25th Anniversary – August 31 – September 1

Posted on June 28, 2024 by - News Releases

Firework of Celebrate Anderson Event https://www.andersoncountysc.org/celebrate-andersons-25th-anniversary-august-31-september-1/For 25 years, Anderson County has invited the community to “Celebrate Anderson” by hosting a free concert and fireworks show at the William A. Floyd Amphitheater over the Labor Day Weekend. This year, in honor of reaching the 25th anniversary milestone, friends and family can enjoy two big nights of entertainment along with vendors, food Read More...