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Why Lake Hartwell Is Staying Lower + Anderson Sheriff’s Office Is Hiring ~ This week's Electric City Shoutouts
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Why Lake Hartwell Is Staying Lower + Anderson Sheriff’s Office Is Hiring ~ This week's Electric City Shoutouts
What’s happening with Lake Hartwell, a new local job opportunity, a free class for healthier plants, weekend happenings and your first September forecast.
Electric City Shoutouts

Electric City Shoutouts

Sep 2, 2026

ECS #86 Edition ~ September 2, 2026 

September has officially arrived in Anderson, but apparently summer forgot to pack its bags. 

 

This week we’re talking about why Lake Hartwell may be staying a little lower than usual, a new opportunity to join the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office team and a free class that could finally explain why one plant in your yard thrives while the one three feet away has completely given up. 

 

We’ve also rounded up a few things happening around town, another little piece of Anderson history, and your first full September forecast. So grab your calendar and maybe keep the sunscreen handy because there’s plenty happening around the Electric City this week!

Anderson, SC Weather

September 2–8, 2026

WED
SEP 2
β›…
98°
71°
Afternoon
clouds
THU
SEP 3
β˜€οΈ
98°
73°
Mostly
sunny
FRI
SEP 4
☁️
98°
72°
Mostly
cloudy
SAT
SEP 5
β›ˆοΈ
99°
72°
Late
t-storms
SUN
SEP 6
🌦️
92°
71°
Late
showers
MON
SEP 7
☁️
88°
69°
Mostly
cloudy
TUE
SEP 8
☁️
91°
68°
Overcast

β˜€οΈ WEEK AT A GLANCE: September starts HOT, with highs near 100° through Saturday. Keep an eye on the sky this weekend as storm chances increase, then look for a much more comfortable high around 88° for Labor Day Monday.

 

What's Everyone Talking About This Week?

 

  • Lake Hartwell Level Restrictions Are Staying in Place ~ The Army Corps of Engineers says Lake Hartwell will continue operating under lower water-level restrictions while officials address safety concerns involving the Clemson Saddle Dike.

 

  • The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Is Hiring ~ A civilian Detention Control and Property Specialist position is open, giving local job seekers another way to become part of the Sheriff’s Office team without being a certified law enforcement officer.

 

  • Want Healthier Plants? Start With the Dirt ~ Anderson County Cooperative Extension is offering a free Soil Health 101 class covering soil sampling, pH, nutrients and practical ways to help your garden and landscape grow healthier.

If you’ve been wondering why Lake Hartwell may stay lower than the summertime levels many residents and visitors are used to seeing, the answer goes beyond the ongoing drought.


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How Well Do You Know Anderson?

Anderson’s historic county courthouse was built in 1897. Who was the architect who designed it?

 

A. Robert Mills
B. Frank P. Milburn
C. William Augustus Edwards
D. Charles Coker Wilson

You don't exactly expect to find a seafood market loaded with tuna, grouper, snapper, lobster tails, stone crab claws and oysters while driving down Highway 81 in Anderson but that's what makes this week's Small Business Spotlight worth a look. 


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Gothic Appalachia at Carolina Bauernhaus

πŸ“… Date: Saturday, September 5
πŸ•’ Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery, 115 Federal Street, Anderson
🎟️ Admission: $10 cover
πŸ“„ Details: Anderson gets a little spooky Appalachian style with an evening of old stories, murder ballads, mountain folklore and live music from The Appalachian Son and The Down Homesteaders.

Event Details

 

Sunset Yoga in the Park

πŸ“… Date: Sunday, September 6
πŸ•’ Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: Carolina Wren Park, 111 E. Whitner Street, Anderson
🎟️ Admission: Free
πŸ“„ Details: Wind down the weekend with a free outdoor yoga class presented by the City of Anderson and Anderson Yoga Center. Beginners and experienced yogis are welcome.

Event Details

 

Board Game Afternoon

πŸ“… Date: Friday, September 11
πŸ•’ Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: Lander Memorial Library, Williamston
🎟️ Admission: Free
πŸ“„ Details: Put the screens down for a couple of hours and enjoy board games and fellowship at the library. The program is open to teens, adults and senior adults.

Event Details

 

How to Read Sewing Patterns

πŸ“… Date: Friday, September 11
πŸ•’ Time: 4:00–5:30 PM
πŸ“ Location: Anderson Main Library, Anderson
🎟️ Admission: Free; registration required
πŸ“„ Details: Ever looked at a sewing pattern and wondered whether it was instructions or some kind of secret code? This class teaches teens and adults how to read commercial sewing patterns and take the next step toward sewing their own garments.

Event Details

 

Storybook Series: Sneeze, Big Bear, Sneeze

πŸ“… Date: Saturday, September 12
πŸ•’ Time: 10:00–10:30 AM
πŸ“ Location: Linley Park, 1815 Park Drive, Anderson
🎟️ Admission: Free
πŸ“„ Details: Bring the kids to Linley Park for an outdoor read-aloud of Sneeze, Big Bear, Sneeze. The City of Anderson says the program is designed especially for children ages 4–8 and features a live storyteller—and possibly a few young audience helpers.

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Meet Cookie Jar, this week’s featured pup! At just 1 year old and about 40 pounds, Cookie Jar is a young, playful girl with plenty of love to give. She arrived at Anderson County PAWS as a stray, but now she’s ready to leave shelter life behind and start the next chapter with a family of her own.


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If your garden has ever left you staring at a struggling tomato plant and asking, “Okay… what do you want from me?” — the answer might be hiding right under your feet. 


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Tip of The Day

Date Those Leftovers Before They Become a Science Experiment

 

Keep a roll of masking tape and a marker near the refrigerator. When leftovers go in, write the date on the container.

 

No more standing in front of the fridge three days later asking, “Was this from Tuesday... or the Tuesday before that?”

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If you’ve ever thought about working with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office but assumed every position required a badge or law enforcement certification, here’s a local opportunity worth knowing about.

 


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~ Find of the Week ~

PDRN Pink Collagen Multi Balm Stick

Okay, this week's find falls squarely into the “Well, that's kind of clever…” category. 

 

We came across this PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Multi Balm Stick, a Korean skincare-inspired balm made for those little areas that always seem to need extra attention—under the eyes, forehead, smile lines, lips, neck and dry spots.

 

What caught our attention is the stick format. No jars, droppers or complicated routine required. Just swipe it where you want a little extra moisture and move on with your day.

 

And apparently we've reached the point where even our skincare comes in stick form. 

 

Why we thought it was a fun find: It's different, portable, multi-use and one of those products you might scroll right past without realizing what it actually does. 

 

P.S. We spotted a coupon on the page, too - because apparently even your skincare likes a deal. =)

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Answer: B. Frank P. Milburn

The Historic Anderson County Courthouse was constructed in 1897 and designed by architect Frank P. Milburn. The building is an example of Eclectic and Victorian architecture and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

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.


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

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