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ECS #83 Edition ~ August 12, 2026 |
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Anderson County, this week is all about building, growing and celebrating local!
We’ve got a huge 100-home milestone worth cheering about, a local farm already getting us excited for fall and a brand-new kind of Goodwill store opening just up the road in Pelzer. Apparently August didn’t get the memo that things were supposed to slow down after summer. |
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What's Everyone Talking About This Week?
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Trivia Question❓What community was annexed into the City of Anderson in 1928 in what became the largest land annexation in the city’s history? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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Anderson has a sweet new reason to smile. Mama's Sweet Delights has arrived in the Electric City, bringing with it the kind of homemade treats that transport you straight back to childhood. Read More... |
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Sonic Lunch Featuring Loretta Holloway📅 Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
United Way of Anderson County 80th Anniversary Celebration📅 Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Learn About Carolina Yards📅 Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Game Night at the Library📅 Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight📅 Date: Friday, August 14, 2026 🔗 The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight
Anderson County Farmers Market📅 Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 |
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Join Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County on Thursday, August 13, for a special celebration marking their 40th anniversary and the construction of their 100th home. The drop-in event at the Habitat ReStore will feature food, games, prizes, and a chance to see the new Senior Cottage program. Read More... |
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Goodwill is expanding its mission with the grand opening of Retool & Supply, a new hardware store in Pelzer. Join the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 26 at 8:00 AM at 297 Highway 20. Read More... |
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🚨 WANTED: Someone to Post Beef Betty's Bail! The charges? Being beefy, beautiful, and entirely too cute for the cell block. Meet Beef Betty, our Dog of the Week at Anderson County PAWS! Read More... |
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Lucky Pennie Farms is looking for local vendors to join their fall season events. Interested vendors can apply online through the vendor application form. Even if you can't make this event, submit an application to be considered for future opportunities at Lucky Pennie Farms. Read More... |
Tip of The Day |
Keep a small zip-top “summer emergency bag” in your car.
Toss in sunscreen, bug spray, a few wet wipes and a couple of bandages. That way, when an outdoor event suddenly turns into “Why are the mosquitoes eating me alive?”, you’re ready. |
~ Find of the Week ~ Power When You Need It! |
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Camping trip? Tailgate? Storm season? Or maybe you just want to keep your phone alive when the power decides to take an unexpected vacation.
This week’s Fun Find is the Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station. It’s a compact backup power option for camping, road trips, outdoor adventures and those “well...the power’s out” moments at home.
Why it caught our eye: Portable, rechargeable and solar-compatible with an optional solar panel... because having a little backup power around is never a bad idea.
Fun Find verdict: One of those gadgets you hope you don’t need...but you’ll be very glad you have when you do! |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: North Anderson North Anderson was annexed into the city in 1928. The Anderson County Museum identifies it as the largest annexation of land in Anderson’s history. |
Important Anderson, SC Phone Numbers & Links at a Glance |
If you’re handling a non-emergency, need help with local utilities, or looking for community resources, these key Anderson contacts have you covered. Read More... |
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