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Deputies ask for help finding missing man with autism in Upstate

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Deputies ask for help finding missing man with autism in Upstate

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Detectives in Anderson County are asking for help finding a missing man who they say has a severe case of autism.Read Article

Pelzer Mayor Won’t Run in November, but Plans to Still Serve the Town — The Anderson Observer

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Pelzer Mayor Won’t Run in November, but Plans to Still Serve the Town — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverWill Ragland loves Pelzer, but not the political infighting that comes with being the town’s mayor. That’s why he won’t run for reelection in November. So after almost six years in the seat, Ragland, who has served as mayor since 2020 (and was on town council for five years before that), will move into serving the town as a private citizen when his term ends at the end of the year.It's a decision the mayor has been p…Read Article

AIM Summer Program Expands Summer Food Sites — The Anderson Observer

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AIM Summer Program Expands Summer Food Sites — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverAIM’s Summer Food for Kids has teamed up again with the United Way of Anderson to provide summer meals at 18 locations across the county. During the summer months children living in subsidized housing do not have the same access to food as they do during the school year, especially this year when South Carolina chose not to fund the annual summer food program.The United Way of Anderson provides weekend snack packs fo…Read Article

County’s $331.8M FY 25-26 Budget Includes Raises,New Funds for Law Enforcement — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverAnderson County Council unanimously approved a $331,856,570 million fiscal year 2025-2026 budget on Tuesday.The budget includes funding for an additional 13 officers for the new detention center (now under construction), the additional funds for the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department to continue to offer completive salaries, an increase in funding for Tri-County Technical College, funding for the Anderson County Li…Anderson, South Carolina · Anderson Read Article

Capital Projects Commission Meets on Roads Referendum — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverThe newly formed Anderson County Capital Projects Sales met for the first time Monday to help educate and engage public support for a one-cent Capital Projects referendum aimed at generating funds to repair and maintain the county’s aging roads and bridges.Deputy Anderson County Administrator Matt Hogan said decades of neglect and lack of sustained funding has created a great need for revenue to take care of roads an…Anderson, South Carolina · Anderson Read Article

Brandie Greer Chosen New Chamber of Commerce CEO — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverThe Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce has a new leader.Brandie Greer, who currently serves as Vice President of Operations at Chamber has been chosen as the new Chief Executive Officer of the organization after an extensive search. Greer said she wants to continue to dig deeper and help the Chamber assist local businesses.“We’re wanting to get as involved as we can in the community and being as supportive as we can f…Anderson, South Carolina · Anderson Read Article

County to Give Final Vote on $331.8M Budget Tuesday — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverAnderson County Council will give final vote to a $331,856,570 million fiscal year 2025-2026 budget on Tuesday, one which includes additional officers for the new detention center, added resources for the solicitor’s office and no millage increase for citizens.The regularly scheduled council meeting will also include a proposal for an expanded partnership with Hope Missions of the Upstate which will support’s multi-m…Anderson, South Carolina · Anderson Read Article

Woman flown to burn center after being pulled from burning apartment in Upstate

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A woman was flown to the burn center in Augusta after being pulled from a burning apartment in Anderson, South Carolina.Anderson, South Carolina · Anderson Read Article

Anderson County deputy coroners honored

ANDERSON — Anderson County Coroner's Office announced Thursday that multiple deputy coroners have been honored with Crime Stoppers Awards.Anderson, South Carolina · Anderson Read Article

‘Buc-ee’s can’t wait forever’: Funding shortfall for traffic relief stalls gas station’s arrival

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“They are still committed to building the Anderson location, but the county has to find the funds...Buc-ee’s can’t wait forever,” said Burns.Anderson, South Carolina · Anderson See the Story

New Golf Cart Law in Effect — The Anderson Observer

Observer ReportsA new law went into effect in May with stricter rules for drivers and passengers in South Carolina.The new law authorizes cities to set their own laws on where and when golf carts can be driven, and requires seatbelts for all passengers under the age of 12. Counties are now also allowed to pass ordinances allowing golf carts with headlights and rear taillights to be driven at night. Golf carts can be driven by those least 16 year…Golf · Anderson Read Article

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