Category: News Releases

Coroner’s Office Receives Accreditation Grant from U.S. Department of Justice

Posted on September 12, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/coroners-office-receives-accreditation-grant-from-u-s-department-of-justice/The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has approved an application submitted by Anderson County on behalf of the Office of the Anderson County Coroner for an award under the Bureau of Justice Assistance Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program. The approved award amount is $101,460, which will be used to seek accreditation from Read More...

“MYSTERY MACHINE” SPOTTED IN COMMUNITY

Posted on August 25, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/mystery-machine-spotted-in-community/“On a Peaceful Mission”, Sez Government Over the past several days, Anderson County offices have been receiving phone calls and emails from citizens asking about a spooky-looking van of some sort, seen roaming about the streets in a slow, deliberate manner. Yes, there is a Mystery Machine in our community, but this one doesn’t carry Read More...

Anderson County Acquires, Deploys New Emergency Response Boat

Posted on August 23, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/anderson-county-acquires-deploys-new-emergency-response-boat/A public demonstration of the Emergency Response Boat will be held at 10 AM on Friday, August 25, at Green Pond Landing and Event Center, 470 Green Pond Road, Anderson. Public safety efforts in and around the major lakes in our region are now greatly enhanced, thanks to Anderson County’s acquisition and deployment of a Read More...

Lake Hartwell Facilities Advisory Thursday, July 27-Saturday, July 29

Posted on July 24, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/lake-hartwell-facilities-advisory-for-thursday-july-27-through-saturday-july-29/The 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship will be held from Thursday July 27th through Saturday July 29th at Green Pond Landing on Lake Hartwell. More than 480 boats with teams representing 39 states and Canada are scheduled to participate. In an effort to support the participants and spectators visiting from across the continent, Read More...

Celebrate Anderson Weekend | Hot Air Affair Announced

Posted on June 1, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/celebrate-anderson-weekend-hot-air-affair-announced/Celebrate Anderson Weekend is September 1 – 3, 2023 at the Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center. The Cancer Association of Anderson’s Annual Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer joins Anderson County’s Celebrate Anderson for a spectacular 2023 Labor Day Weekend! Celebrate Anderson is our community’s largest annual outdoor concert focusing on family, fun, and camaraderie. Read More...

ARC Awards Anderson County $9.2M for Road Improvements to Support Local Economic

Posted on May 17, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/arc-awards-anderson-county-9-2m-for-road-improvements-to-support-local-economic/Anderson County has been awarded a $9,271,519 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Local Access Road program. The funds will support improvements to the I-85 Exit 27 southbound off-ramp as well as the construction of an extension to Orange Way, creating a new access roadway between Martin Road (S-4-166) and SC 81 North. These Read More...

Demolition of Distressed Structures

Posted on April 24, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/demolition-of-distressed-structures/Anderson County, SC (April 24, 2023) – Anderson County Council is pleased to announce the demolition of distressed structures within the County. Funds are in the budget to remove these nuisance properties, and the Council has contracted to eliminate these ten structures from our community. The South Anderson Community Project received $53,480 for demolishing distressed Read More...

Bassmaster Kayak Series takes on Lake Hartwell

Posted on April 13, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/bassmaster-kayak-series-takes-on-lake-hartwell/Anderson, S.C. (April 13, 2023)– The Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX will make its first trip to historic Lake Hartwell April 15-16, and local angler Joshua Diehl believes plenty of bass will be caught in a variety of different ways.  “This is one of the best times of year to be on Hartwell. It is a great draw and Read More...

Tourism Professionals from Across the Southeast Head to Anderson for Annual Conference

Posted on April 13, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/tourism-professionals-from-across-the-southeast-head-to-anderson-for-annual-conference/Visit Anderson is honored to host the annual Southeastern Travel Counselors Alliance (STCA) Conference April 17 through April 19. STCA is a regional organization for Welcome Center professionals from 13 southeastern states and Maine.  The main goals of STCA’s annual meetings are to make connections and share information and best practices. This year’s agenda includes topics Read More...

HomeSchool Extravaganza Planned at the Anderson County Museum

Posted on April 6, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/homeschool-extravaganza-planned-at-the-anderson-county-museum/All homeschoolers are invited to attend May 5, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Come one, come all to the exciting Homeschool Extravaganza – an event planned just for homeschooled students. The Anderson County Museum has let history speak for 40 years. This event is planned as an interactive and engaging way for homeschool students to Read More...

Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail to Crown the 2023 Silver Anniversary National Champions

Posted on March 29, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/fishers-of-men-national-tournament-trail-to-crown-the-2023-silver-anniversary-national-champions/Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail Arrives in Anderson to Crown 2023 Silver Anniversary National Champions. This week, nearly 350 anglers will converge on Lake Hartwell for the prestigious Berkley Classic Series National Championship.  Championship qualifiers have traveled from 44 Divisions around the country, spanning from Texas to Maine and over 20 states in between.  Read More...

ACTC Approves Roads Resurfacing

Posted on March 23, 2023 by - News Releases

https://www.andersoncountysc.org/actc-approves-roads-resurfacing/The Anderson County Council is pleased to accept the bid approved by the Anderson County Transportation Committee (ACTC) for full-depth patching, leveling, and resurfacing roads in the County. ACTC #131 Resurfacing List: Griffin Road (S-4-208) Stegall Road  North Street (S-4-351) Dalrymple Road (S-4-97) The $2.7M contract has been awarded to Pickens Construction. Once complete, this Read More...