Illuminating History: The Mr. Whitner Statue in the Electric City
Downtown Anderson, South Carolina, holds within its embrace a symbol of ingenuity, generosity, and the electrifying spirit of Mr. William Whitner. This iconic figure, immortalized in a statue, is a testament to a pivotal moment in history when a man’s vision brought light to the town and earned it the name “The Electric City.” Join […]
What’s so historic about Anderson County Historic Courthouse?
The red-roofed brick building with clock tower that keeps watch over downtown Anderson is symbolic of The Electric City. It’s called the Anderson County Historic Courthouse, but what’s so historic about it?
WSPA’s Zip Trip coming to Anderson this Friday, August 13
Anderson people, places and things will be in the spotlight this Friday when WSPA News Channel 7 sets up for a live five-hour broadcast of Zip Trip Anderson from Carolina Wren Park.
Mural On Main brings energy to downtown Anderson
South Carolina artist and Anderson native Herman Keith Jr. joined Leadership Anderson Class 36 to design and install 1,700 square feet of dynamic, colorful public art in downtown Anderson.