Anderson County Council will consider a final vote Tuesday on an ordinance prohibiting the use of county funds, property and resources for Flock camera systems, along with tax incentives for two industrial projects and a new $100 million investment from an unnamed company.

BHP 35, Emerald 30

Westside 28, T.L. Hanna 21

Crescent 49, Pendleton 6

Powdersville 42, Palmetto 14

Wire 3 has announced pre-sales for a $36 million fiber-optic internet network in Anderson Thursday at the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, with the first customers expected to receive service before the end of the year.

Rusty Burns has a recurring phrase for the way Anderson County ought to operate: “hand in glove.” Colleges and employers. County government and small towns. A detention center and a treatment program. The phrase turns up often enough in his account of county business to suggest something more than a verbal habit. For Burns, the county administrator, the important work frequently happens where one institution ends and another begins.

By the time the Cancer Association of Anderson’s sixth annual “Howlin’ for Hope” began winding down Thursday night, the evening had accommodated dance parties, a howling contest and a group of costumed guests who had arrived as the whole Mario family (who won the group costume competition.) The witching Sanderson sisters were also in attendance .

On Thursday 2,508 voters in Anderson County went to the polls early to cast a ballot in this year’s midterm elections. That brings the total number of early voters in the county to 24,018, chose to 20 percent of registered voters.

The explanation offered for this seasonal breach was that Santa had dispatched help for the clinic’s Festival of Trees. Collins appeared with Kevin Pickens, who also works with the clinic, to discuss the preparations. Buddy’s work was welcome, but they had a festival to organize.

The ceremony marked the opening of the Jesse Taylor Veterans Center at 1856 Bleckley St. The 4,500-square-foot facility sits on 3.5 acres and includes meeting areas, a kitchen and offices, according to the organization.

Another 2,372 voters in Anderson County went to the polls early today to cast a ballot in this year’s midterm elections. That brings the total number of early voters in the county to 21.510, chose to 18 percent of registered voters.

Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will be the last time people have to change their clocks.

The final week of early voting found Anderson county voters continuing record-pace voting. 

A total of 2,430 voted today, bringing the total number of early votes to 19,136 in the county.

The Anderson Observer is interviewing school board members in contested races who were willing to discuss why they might be a good candidate. This interview is with Tara Hawkins Evans, School District 2, Area 1  

The Anderson Observer is interviewing school board members in contested races who were willing to discuss why they might be a good candidate. This interview is with B. Donovan Brock Anderson School District 2, Area 1

The Anderson Observer is interviewing school board members in contested races who were willing to discuss why they might be a good candidate. This interview is with Anna Leavitt, who is running for the Anderson School Dist. 4, Area 4 board.

Anderson City Council approved ATAX funds recommendations, annexation of and rezoning 31.5 acres at 216 Vandiver Road for a 62-lot single-family residential subdivision, a new armored vehicle for the police department, two new cleanup vehicles and sent two other annexation/requests to the planning commission on Monday night.

Anderson county voters turned out again in large numbers to cast ballots in Anderson County on Monday. A total of 2,526 voted today, bringing the total number of early votes to 16,706 in the county.

The Anderson Observer is interviewing school board members in contested races who were willing to discuss why they might be a good candidate.

This interview is with Brandon E. Bailey, who is running for the Anderson School Dist. 4, Area 4 board.

The Anderson Observer is interviewing school board members in contested races who were willing to discuss why they might be a good candidate.

This interview is with Dustin Williams, who is running for the Anderson School Dist. 4, Area 4 board.

Anderson City Council will consider requests from the Accommodations Tax (ATAX) Advisory Committee at tonight’s meeting at 6 p.m. in council chambers downtown. The city is recommending $284,034 in distributions from the $376,000 in requests.

The Anderson Observer is interviewing school board members in contested races who were willing to discuss why they might be a good candidate.

This interview is with Jonathan Hooper who is running for the Anderson School Dist. 5 Seat 6.