Anderson County Councilman Glenn Davis, a Democrat, with 71.42 percent, or 4,316 votes, easily held on his Dist, 2 Seat, easily defeated Republican Challenger James Hayes who received 28.48 percent, ...

Blooming dogwoods are here, and that means festival season is upon us, with Pendleton kicking things off this weekend. For nearly half a century, Pendleton has marked the season with a festival that ...

We just made some history,” said Andrews, South Carolina’s first elected female U.S. senator. “South Carolina, you have shown the nation what is possible,” she said. “You have shown the nation that in ...

Grocery assistance in South Carolina no longer covers candy, sodas and other sugary drinks after a change in the program took effect Sunday. Last year, at the direction of Gov. Henry McMaster, the sta ...

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 ...

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer As thoughts turn to the holidays, local non-profits continue their work to reduce the number of families in the community who will go hungry. AIM plans to provide ...

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer 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 wit ...

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.

Since 2013 there have been 155 homicides in Anderson County. For the families of those killed by violence, the story does not end where the public account stops. After the police tape comes down and ...

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer As early voting ended Saturday for the Nov. 3 midterm elections, more than 21 percent of Anderson County voters had cast ballots. The total number of early voters in the ...

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 Tim Self who is running for the ...