By Stan Welch
County Councilwoman Cindy Wilson will be honored for more than a decade of public service at a reception hosted by the Anderson County Republican Women (ACRW) on March 4. The reception is intended to acknowledge Ms. Wilson’s twelve years of service on the Anderson County Council, and to the Republican Party, said Debbie Gerwe, president of the ACRW.
By Stan Welch
A proposed partnership between the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and Anderson University led to some unusual circumstances at Monday night’s County Council meeting. The proposal, which would establish the county’s emergency operations center on the second floor of a building owned by the University, and also establish that center as the centerpiece for the proposed Excellence in Law Enforcement training facility, was both heavily opposed and adamantly defended.
By Stan Welch
The big news at an otherwise routine meeting of the Piedmont Public Service Commission is that construction has finally begun on the sewer rehabilitation and replacement project for the town’s sewer lines.
Members of The Greater Williamston Business Association (GWBA) met Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Fiesta Restaurant in Williamston.
President John Thomason (Citizens Insuarance) reported that all but three businesses that were paid members last year have paid their dues for 2012.
Thomason said the GWBA annual Easter Egg Hunt event will be held Saturday, March 31 at 9:30 a.m. in Williamston’s Mineral Spring Park.
A special election for the office of mayor of the Town of Pelzer will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Citizens interested in running as a candidate for mayor should file at Pelzer Town Hall, 103 Courtney Street in Pelzer. Books will open for filing at noon, February 24 and remain open during regular business hours until noon, March 5.
Hannah Barfield, Miss Spartanburg recently visited the students in the GoalPOST after school program at Spearman Elementary School in Piedmont. Miss Barfield read a book to the students, answered questions, and autographed pictures for each child.
The Palmetto High School Air Force JROTC and the Palmetto High Student Council will present a check for $6,000 to Honor Flight Upstate South Carolina Wednesday, February 22 at Palmetto High School. Students at Palmetto High School and Cedar Grove Elementary supported the fundraiser for the upcoming spring Honor Flight that will depart from Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport.
Powdersville, SC is a fast growing area located in the tip of Northern Anderson County. Is is close to Easley and Greenville and includes Easley, Greenville and Piedmont addresses. It is not an incorporated area.
The driver of a vehicle escaped serious injury for himself and others when a medical condition caused him to lose control of his vehicle on Hamilton St. Monday.
The Greater Williamston Business Association is comprised of local businesses who have joined together to promote the greater Williamston area.
They sponsor or co-sponsor an annual Annual Easter Egg Hunt, July 4th event, GWBA golf tournament, Boo in the Park and participate in the annual Christmas Park.
