Former rapper Russell Yeargin finds his calling as a business owner in his hometown of Belton

Russell Yeargin hasn’t always been a photographer. And he hasn’t always been Russell. But entrepreneur Larandas “Russell” Yeargin believes he has found his calling as a business owner in his hometown of Belton.
Belton Area Museum offers adventures in local, sports and natural history

A natural history adventure from around the world now underway at the Belton Area Museum could help make a South Carolina Museum of Natural History in Belton a reality.
Meet Anderson County’s Teachers of the Year

Teachers are amazing and many of us might say even more so after becoming temporary teachers during quarantine. Meet the outstanding pros named Teacher of Year from each of Anderson County’s five school districts.
United Way of Anderson County celebrating 75 years

Founded as the Community Chest of Anderson in 1946, United Way of Anderson County is celebrating 75 years of service to the community.
Anderson County Museum touts Electric City accomplishments

Anderson County Museum exhibits bring to life the history of education, industry, transportation, military life, religion and sports in the Electric City.
Electric City Transit going natural with CNG

Anderson may be the electric city but when it comes to public transportation, compressed natural gas is the way to go. Like most transit systems across the country, Electric City Transit wanted to transition to alternative fuel to reduce costs and CO2 emissions, and found a partner in Piedmont Natural Gas.
Goat kissing for a cause nets 3,000 cans of food at Belton, Honea Path Middle Schools

Middle school students in Belton and Honea Path found the perfect motivation for collecting cans of food for those in need in their communities – the chance to see their teachers and principals kiss a goat.
Anderson University’s annual MAGI project brings gifts of comfort and joy

Now in its 25th year, the MAGI project at Anderson University has become a campus-wide ministry bringing gifts of comfort and joy to almost 200 Anderson County children and their families.