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.
Wheels to water: Inclusive recreation on the Saluda River Blueway

Once a vital part of the area’s booming textile industry, the Saluda River’s potential for recreation went unnoticed until recently.
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.
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.
The Pelzer Light People are back in 2021

For 24 years at Christmastime, thousands of cars, vans, buses and even limousines streamed down Adger Street in Pelzer to behold people dressed in suits of colorful lights. After a six-year hiatus, The Pelzer Light People are back.
Anderson Area Chamber names 2020 small business award winners

The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 2020 small business awards recipients with a Nov. 12 luncheon at The Bleckley Station that featured SC Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette as the keynote speaker.
Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce presents annual leadership awards

The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual meeting at Green Pond Landing at Lake Hartwell, honoring recipients of the Duke Energy Citizenship Award, Nonprofit Director of the Year, Young Professional of the Year and Ambassador of the Year.
Historic Pelzer Auditorium turns 100

Historic Pelzer Auditorium in Anderson County, home to the award-winning Mill Town Players, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2020.