Mapping It Out: A new temporary exhibit from the Anderson County Museum

The Anderson County Museum will open a new exhibit on January 13 as part of the Anderson International Festival. The country of focus is Germany, and Anderson County has a unique historical connection via John Henry von Hasseln who contributed to the 1877 map of Anderson County.
Top 7 Anderson SC Living stories of 2021

As 2021 nears its end, we looked back to see which stories got the most attention during the year. Your favorites crossed the county from Anderson and Honea Path to Iva and Pelzer, covering topics from food to Anderson County’s top senior citizen.
Anderson County Disabilities and Special Needs Board gets help from Brett Crowe tournament

A $10,000 check from the Brett Crowe Memorial Golf Tournament to the Anderson County Disabilities and Special Needs Board will help make birthdays and holidays more special for those in the organization’s residential program.
Gary Brown sees potential in every piece of scrap metal

Gary Brown has welded parts for the some of the U.S. military’s most famous airplanes. But his real passion is reclaiming scrap metal to create his colorful works of Gary Brown Metal Art.
Meals on Wheels Anderson needs 85 additional volunteers to resume full weekday delivery

Covid put a dent in the number of volunteers that deliver hot meals to almost 650 elderly and disabled adults across Anderson County. Meals on Wheels Anderson needs 85 additional volunteers to resume Monday-Friday service.
Fireworks, food and 5Ks highlight Independence Day celebrations around Anderson County

It’s time to don the Red, White and Blue and head to an Anderson County town near you for some 4th of July fun. Live music, food trucks, fun runs, parades and more all are on tap for the Independence Day weekend.
Lake living playing a significant role in Anderson County growth

The population of Anderson County is projected to increase 27 percent by 2040 as the second-fastest growing county in the 10-county Upstate region behind Greenville at 33 percent. Lake living is playing a significant role in that growth, area Realtors say.
The Gray House in Starr is a dining, lodging and special events destination

Kathy Stone has owned The Gray House in Starr for almost 33 years and has grown the rural restaurant into a dining destination, a bed and breakfast and a sought-after site for weddings and special events.