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Business Spotlight: Wild Silver Studio Opens in Downtown Anderson
Electric City ShoutoutsOwner Cierra Coon brings handcrafted artisan jewelry, vintage finds and handmade treasures to 119 W. Benson Street
Read moreDaylight Saving Time Ends November 1: Anderson, Set Clocks Back
Electric City ShoutoutsSouth Carolina falls back one hour early Sunday morning, bringing an extra hour on the clock and earlier evening darkness
Read moreBroadway Lake Landing Gets $1.08 Million for Major Upgrades
Electric City ShoutoutsAnderson County secures state funding for new boat ramp, accessible dock and kayak launch at McFall’s Landing
Read moreBusiness Spotlight: The Press Room Brings Books and Coffee Downtown
Electric City ShoutoutsDiscover the literary-inspired local business on South Main Street in Anderson, where books, print and conversation take center stage
Read moreAnderson Jockey Lot Gets Spotlight for Bargains and Hidden Finds
Electric City ShoutoutsA new South Carolina travel feature celebrates Belton's longtime flea market and the thrill of stretching a $25 shopping budget
Read moreFree Shred Day in Anderson, SC: What to Bring October 21
Electric City ShoutoutsBBB Upstate and AARP South Carolina host a free drive-through document shredding and identity theft prevention event at Anderson Mall
Read moreEarly Voting in Anderson, SC: 2026 Dates, Hours and Locations
Electric City ShoutoutsAnderson County voters can cast ballots October 19–31 at four early voting centers, with photo ID required
Read moreSpaceX Rocket Launch: Another Chance to Watch From Anderson, SC
Electric City ShoutoutsThe rescheduled October 20 Bandwagon-5 mission could offer Upstate skywatchers another early-morning photo opportunity
Read more7 Brew Coffee Is Now Open on Clemson Boulevard in Anderson
Electric City ShoutoutsNew drive-thru coffee stop celebrates its opening with free small drinks during Community Hours and a Saturday Swag Day
Read moreClemson Storm Drains Get a Colorful Makeover With a Message for Lake Hartwell
Electric City ShoutoutsPainted storm drains are reminding Upstate residents that protecting local waterways begins on our streets
Read moreBest Fall Foliage Spots Near Anderson, SC: Where to Go
Electric City ShoutoutsLake Hartwell Country shares scenic overlooks, mountain drives and lakeside stops as autumn color moves across the Upstate
Read moreLake Hartwell Water Levels: Army Corps Sets Second Public Meeting
Electric City ShoutoutsThe October 8 virtual meeting focuses on drought conditions, a new 656-foot lake target and Clemson Saddle Dike safety concerns.
Read moreYour Halloween Plans Starts Here!
Electric City ShoutoutsExplore local trunk-or-treats and spooky fun in the ECS 2026 Halloween Guide.
Read moreBusiness Spotlight: Social Pottery Co. Brings a New Way to Get Creative in Anderson
Electric City ShoutoutsSocial Pottery Co. is now open in Anderson with paint-your-own pottery, open studio hours and private party reservations at 2406 North Main Street.
Read morePendleton’s Fall Harvest Festival Returns October 10 With an Artsy Twist
Electric City ShoutoutsThe annual festival fills the Village Green with fall fun while putting extra attention on Pendleton’s creative side
Read moreBuffalo Wild Wings Is Now Open in Anderson, SC
Electric City ShoutoutsBuffalo Wild Wings is now open at 4629 Clemson Boulevard in Anderson, bringing wings, sports and a new game-day destination to Clemson Common.
Read moreCheesecake Galore SC Celebrates Grand Opening in Anderson October 7
Electric City ShoutoutsThe local food truck is bringing handcrafted cheesecake to the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce for a four-hour grand opening
Read moreTiny Feet Early Intervention Celebrates Anderson Ribbon Cutting October 9
Electric City ShoutoutsThe Chamber event puts a spotlight on free early intervention support available to Anderson County families
Read moreAnderson’s New Halloween Tradition Has Food Trucks, Costumes and a Brand-New Trail
Electric City ShoutoutsThe first Electric City Food Truck Festival and Halloween Fun Run arrives October 24 with a one-mile run, live music and family fun
Read moreThe Sweet Loft Co. Brings Homemade, Handcrafted, and Prayed-Over Treats to Anderson
Electric City ShoutoutsMeet Courtney, the heart behind The Sweet Loft Co. — a women-owned bakery in Anderson, SC creating custom cookie cakes, cakepops, and cupcakes with love, faith, and a mission to give her daughter Ella a voice.
Read morePendleton Residents Raise Concerns Over New Retreat at Town Creek Subdivision
Electric City ShoutoutsPendleton residents are voicing concerns about a new subdivision development between Lebanon Road and Cherry Street Extension. Learn about the public hearings and key issues.
Read moreYour 2026 Guide to Fall Festivals Around Anderson & the Upstate
Electric City ShoutoutsYour complete local guide to fall festivals in Anderson, Belton, Pendleton, Walhalla, Westminster & the Upstate. Dates, times, locations, and what to expect — all in one place.
Read moreGone Already? The Starbucks at Hwy 28 & Whitehall Rd Closes Its Doors in Anderson
Electric City ShoutoutsStarbucks at Hwy 28 and Whitehall Road in Anderson has closed permanently. Customers received an email on September 26, 2026 with the announcement.
Read more5 Local Coffee Spots in Anderson Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Electric City ShoutoutsFrom downtown favorites to drive-thru specialty drinks, here are five Anderson coffee stops worth trying.
Read moreAnderson Farm to Table Brings a Taste of Fall Downtown
Electric City ShoutoutsDowntown Anderson restaurants and local farms come together October 6 for seasonal tastings at Church Street Heritage Plaza
Read moreRabid Skunks Found in Upstate, SC: Pet Exposed, Health Officials Warn Residents
Electric City ShoutoutsTwo skunks in Liberty, South Carolina tested positive for rabies, exposing a dog to the viral disease. Health officials urge residents to vaccinate pets and report potential exposures.
Read moreDuke Energy Secures $50 Million Grant to Upgrade Carolina Grid, Lower Costs for Anderson Customers
Electric City ShoutoutsDuke Energy receives a $50 million federal grant to strengthen grid reliability across the Carolinas. Learn how Anderson customers could see lower energy costs and improved service.
Read moreDiscover the New Electric City Shoutouts Local Directory | Anderson SC
Electric City ShoutoutsFind local businesses, restaurants, services and hidden gems around Anderson, SC. Business owners can claim or add their listing today.
Read moreGot Dirt? B-Boy's Dirt Worx Handles the Messy Jobs Most People Avoid
Electric City ShoutoutsB-Boy's Dirt Worx handles clearing, grading, septic systems, water and sewer lines, and even motocross tracks across the Anderson area.
Read moreLake Hartwell Splash Away The Trash Cleanup Returns This Fall — Here's How to Join
Electric City ShoutoutsLake Hartwell Partners for Clean Water is hosting its bi-annual shoreline cleanup this fall at multiple locations across the lake. Volunteers can join designated sites or request supplies for their own cleanup spot.
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