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The Greater Williamston Business Association donated $2130 to the Palmetto High Air Force Junior ROTC to help Cadet members participate in the Southeast Region AFJROTC Cadet Officer Leadership School at Mercer University in June. Palmetto AFJROTC Cadet Cory Taylor (left) accepts a check from GWBA President John Thomason.
Bobby Rydell will entertain at Blue Ridge Fest
The 15th annual Blue Ridge Fest will take place May 11 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative’s covered outdoor facility at 734 W. Main St. in Pickens. The festival boasts the largest classic car cruise-in event in the Upstate, along with a Beach Night show and dance.
Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owner Wes Porter with the National Conference award for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and profitable business growth.
The Wes Porter Team is now one of the top Allstate agencies in the nation in auto, property, commercial, power sports insurance and financial services sales.
With his team, Porter is dedicated to helping customers meet their protection and retirement needs while managing a successful small business.
“It’s a tremendous honor to earn National Conference recognition,” said Porter. “My agency’s commitment is to serve customers and the Piedmont community.”
The Wes Porter Team is located in Piedmont, and can be reached at (864) 277-4045, or via email at wesporter@allstate.com.
Lincoln Energy Solutions, a provider of biofuels solutions and related services is expanding their Belton facility by constructing new storage tanks. The new tanks will provide 1.5 million gallons of storage capacity for ethanol and 400,000 gallons of storage space for biodiesel fuel. Additionally, a 225,000 gallon water tank is being built as part of the foam fire suppression system for tank fire protection in accordance to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
Dan Cooper, of Parker Poe Consulting was recently honored by Gov. Nikki Haley and Secretary of Commerce, Bobby Hitt for being a strong leader in recruitment of industry in Anderson County. He has been an advocate for the existing industries and worked tirelessly to improve the county’s assets, state officials said. Cooper has assisted businesses and organizations in a number of education, infrastructure and workforce needs.
By Stan Welch
The Anderson County Council voted Tuesday night to give final approval to an incentive package for Duke Sandwich Productions, which plans to invest $5 million in the Powdersville area. The company, which makes a wide variety of sandwich spreads, dips, dressings, and dessert items, will occupy and refurbish the former Rock ten facility at 211 Pine Road. Forty five jobs are expected to be created over the next five years.
By Stan Welch
Anderson County’s recent success in attracting industry and jobs were recognized Tuesday night, as the County Council passed a resolution recognizing those achievements.
Burriss Nelson, director of the economic development office, accepted the resolution and the praise on behalf of all the members of the county’s team. The County’s most recent success, the retention and expansion of the existing Michelin plant, is just the latest in a string of accomplishments.
What has become a Williamston landmark, The Clock reopened in their new building Monday with a steady flow of customers and a line waiting to place their order until closing.
After being closed for six months during which the old building was removed and a new building constructed, they finally opened with double the seating capacity and much needed space in the kitchen area.
Michelin North America, Inc. announced Tuesday that the company will expand its Earthmover tire production in South Carolina with a $750 million investment expected to generate 500 new jobs.
Michelin plans to break ground on a new plant in Anderson County that will make giant tires for heavy equipment used in mines, quarries and construction sites.
Pete’s Family Restaurant of West Pelzer will be relocating to a new building at 9196 Augusta Rd. (Hwy. 25) Pelzer.
In addition to their menu classics, the new location will offer new features including separate dining areas for smoking and nonsmoking customers, free WiFi, larger restrooms and handicap accessibility.
