Apparel Prototyping and Design Solutions turns ideas into products
It’s housed in an unassuming metal building on Highway 29 in Pelzer. But the work of Apparel Prototyping and Design Solutions has been worn at Dabo’s Ladies Clinic, the Kentucky Derby and by actress and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon.
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.
Mill Town Players launches its seventh season on July 23 with Steel Magnolias
After 16 months, Historic Pelzer Auditorium will return to life with a sold out performance this Friday by Honey and The Hot Rods, followed by the July 23 kickoff of Mill Town Players’ seventh season.
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.
Hampton Acres in Pelzer growing its products and a following
Tom Hampton gained an appreciation for farm-fresh products as a child in the early 70s watching his mother tend a five-acre garden. But it would be more than 30 years before he would lay the groundwork for Hampton Acres and its all-natural products.
The Kitchen Emporium & Gifts has become a downtown destination
Gay and Mac McLeskey are celebrating their fifteenth year as owners of The Kitchen Emporium & Gifts in downtown Anderson. Now in their fourth location since buying the business in 2006, they believe they’ve found a permanent home at 418 N. Main Street.
Saluda River Rambler kicks off summer season on May 29
Nathan Weaver believes the Saluda River is a scenic gem that more Upstate locals and visitors should experience. So, last year, he bought a bus and 60 kayaks and opened Saluda River Rambler in Piedmont.
