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Spring is slowly rolling into Anderson, the clocks have jumped forward, and the luck of the Irish is about to take over the Upstate! St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and that means green shirts, shamrocks, festive food, and plenty of fun events happening across our community.

This week’s Electric City Shoutouts is packed with exciting updates. From big news about a new school approved by voters to new jobs coming to Anderson County, there’s a lot happening locally that shows how our community continues to grow and thrive.

We’ve also rounded up some great St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, community events and things happening around Anderson and the surrounding Upstate area. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities, live music, or just a good excuse to wear green and celebrate, there’s something for everyone.

As always, we love highlighting the people, places, and positive stories that make Anderson such a special place to live.

So grab a cup of coffee (or maybe something green ☘️), scroll through this week’s edition, and see what’s happening around Electric City!

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Raines on Main

📅 March 17, 2026
🕒 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
📍 Raines on Main – Downtown Anderson

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the heart of downtown Anderson at Raines on Main. Guests are encouraged to wear their best green attire and enjoy festive drinks, food specials, and a lively atmosphere throughout the day. The restaurant plans to feature St. Patrick’s themed drinks and menu items as the community gathers to celebrate the holiday.

This event is a great option for a casual lunch, dinner, or evening outing with friends while enjoying the holiday spirit in Electric City.

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🍀 5 Days of St. Paddy’s Shenanigans at The Local Uptown

📅 March 13–17, 2026
🕒 Various Times
📍 The Local Uptown – 301 N McDuffie St, Anderson

The Local Uptown is hosting multiple days of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with food, drinks, and entertainment throughout the weekend leading up to March 17. The festivities include themed drink specials, Irish-inspired food, and live music.

This multi-day celebration gives locals plenty of opportunities to join the fun whether you're celebrating early or on St. Patrick’s Day itself.

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🍀 St. Patty’s Day Celebration – Clemson Blvd

📅 March 14, 2026
🕒 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 4110 Clemson Blvd, Anderson

This St. Patrick’s themed celebration will feature food, drinks, and festive activities for the community. Guests are encouraged to wear green and enjoy a fun afternoon celebrating the holiday with friends and neighbors.

Events like this help bring the community together while celebrating one of the most festive holidays of the year.

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🍀 Lucky Paws St. Patrick’s Adoption Event

📅 March 14, 2026
🕒 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Anderson County PAWS

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while helping local animals find loving homes at the Lucky Paws Adoption Event. This St. Patrick’s themed event encourages community members to visit the shelter, meet adoptable pets, and learn more about supporting local animal rescue efforts.

There will be opportunities to meet animals available for adoption and support the work being done by Anderson County PAWS.

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Lucky Paws Adoption Event – March 14 

Join Anderson County PAWS on March 14 from 12–4 PM for a fun, family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration focused on finding forever homes for shelter pets. Meet adoptable dogs, shop local vendors, enter raffles (including four large cat trees!), and enjoy an afternoon of community spirit.

Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to support a great cause, come out and see if your lucky charm has four paws.

There’s something special about walking into a bakery where everything is made from scratch and you can taste the love in every bite.

Sugar Mama’s Bake Shop is locally owned and operated by a proud mom of four amazing humans 🩷 with over 25 years of baking experience. This isn’t mass-produced dessert — this is real, homemade goodness baked fresh daily right here in our community.

From gooey cinnamon rolls dripping with icing… to stuffed cookies packed with flavor… to over-the-top dessert trays that make you pause before taking that first bite - everything at Sugar Mama’s is crafted the old-fashioned way.

✔ Made from scratch
✔ Baked fresh daily
✔ Family-owned
✔ Rooted in passion and experience

Whether you’re grabbing a treat for yourself (no judgment), surprising a coworker, or showing up to a gathering as the hero with dessert in hand Sugar Mama’s delivers comfort, creativity, and sweetness in every box.

Supporting local never tasted so good.

Stop by, try something new, and show some love to a hardworking local mama turning flour and sugar into joy every single day.

Anderson County residents have overwhelmingly approved a referendum to build a new school, representing a major investment in the community’s educational future.

This decision follows months of discussion around the district’s urgent need to address school overcrowding and rising enrollment numbers.

Community support was clear at the polls, with voters signaling a unified commitment to better learning environments for local students and teachers.

Anderson County is set for a significant economic boost as local leaders approve Project Bento, a development initiative promising over 200 new jobs.

The plan includes an estimated $11.5 million investment and will create 202 new positions, marking a milestone for the community’s growth.

Find of the Week ~ Rooted Pussy Willow Cuttings

Looking to add something unique to your garden this spring? Here’s a fun local find for plant lovers in Anderson!

Rooted Pussy Willow cuttings are available locally for just $2 each, and they’re ready to plant. Pussy willows are known for their soft, fuzzy spring buds and are a favorite for gardeners who enjoy early-season blooms and natural landscaping.

These hardy shrubs grow quickly and can add a beautiful natural touch to your yard, garden beds, or even along a fence line. Many people also love cutting the branches in early spring to use in decorative arrangements.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a small garden project this season, this could be an easy and affordable way to get started.

📍 Location: Anderson, SC
💲 Price: $2 per rooted cutting
🌿 Ready to plant

Sometimes the best treasures are simple local finds like this one!

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Families in Anderson can meet Grimace at the McDonald's on 28 Bypass Thursday from 5–7 PM while supporting a fundraiser benefiting Homeland Park Primary and Varennes Elementary.

Cater’s Lake in Anderson, SC, is unveiling its dramatic makeover just in time for spring, inviting locals to join a milestone celebration.

The Mayor and City Council will officially reopen the site with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 17 at 10 a.m., welcoming neighbors to 1550

Anderson County residents are raising concerns over a proposed Duke Energy natural gas facility expansion, citing potential air pollution and health risks.

As the utility considers adding more power generation, homeowners nearby want assurance that increased activity won’t harm air quality or property values.

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Chick-fil-A

Anderson Chick-fil-A made South Carolina fast-food history in 1984 when the well-known chain opened its first location in the state here. This location was opened by Jon and Liz Holmes and has since become a significant part of the Anderson community.

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.

Stay tuned for more updates and events in our next edition.

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