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Rodeo Nights, Adorable Kudzu Fighters & the Big AI Debate ~ This Week’s Electric City Shoutouts
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The sheriff’s rodeo returns, goats take on Pickens’ kudzu, Anderson businesses talk AI and free health resources are coming to the community.
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ECS #82 Edition ~ August 5, 2026 |
The Anderson County Sheriff's Foundation presents the 2nd Annual Rodeo on August 14-15, 2026 at Anderson County Fairgrounds. This family-friendly event features exciting competitions including Mutton Bustin', Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, Chute Doggin', Team Roping, Bronc Riding, and Bull Riding. Admission is $20 per person with kids 10 and under getting in free. Parking is free. Contestant entries begin August 10th - text 864-794-0140 to enter. Read More... |
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Anderson, this week has cowboys, artificial intelligence, adorable landscaping crews, free health resources and pets getting their shots -which may be the most interesting sentence we’ve written all summer.
The rodeo is riding back into town, local business owners are tackling the risks and rewards of AI, Pickens has recruited some surprisingly cute help in the battle against kudzu and South Main Chapel is preparing to put community wellness front and center.
Grab your coffee, hold onto your cowboy hat and let’s see what everyone is talking about this week! |
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What's Everyone Talking About This Week?
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Trivia Question❓What Anderson County invention made history in 1897 by becoming the first of its kind in the world to operate using electricity? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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Storybook Series: Pete the Cat Is Too Cool for School📅 Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Upstate Kids📅 Date: Wednesday–Friday, August 5–7, 2026
Dear Evan Hansen at Centre Stage📅 Date: August 6–23, 2026
TD Saturday Market📅 Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Anderson County Jeep and 4X4 Extravaganza📅 Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 |
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South Main Chapel & Mercy Center hosts a free Community Health Fair on August 26, 2026 at 2408 South Main Street, Anderson, SC. The event provides free HIV, hepatitis and STI screenings and testing, plus Q&A sessions with a medical physician assistant. Designed to help unhoused neighbors and people living in extreme poverty access vital health services. Event runs from 9:00 a.m. Contact Michelle Nixon at 864-933-0831 or Alicia B at 864-523-4304 for more information. Read More... |
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Cicada is Anderson County PAWS Dog of the Week. This almost 2-year-old dog has been waiting over 6 months for his forever family. He is calm, affectionate, goofy, and great with other dogs. Fully vetted: neutered, heartworm negative, up to date on vaccines and prevention. Available for adoption at Anderson County PAWS, open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 12-5pm. Read More... |
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he City of Pickens has hired some unusual new employees to tackle one of the South's most persistent problems. No, they don't have resumes or LinkedIn profiles, but they do have something better: an insatiable appetite for kudzu. Read More... |
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Tip of The Day |
Keep a small umbrella and an old towel in your car during August.
The umbrella handles surprise storms and the towel covers everything from wet seats and muddy shoes to the mystery beverage someone spilled without telling you. Basically, it’s the Southern summer emergency kit you didn’t know you needed. |
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Vaccines & Toe Beans hosts a pet vaccine clinic on Saturday, August 8th at two locations: Belvedere Plaza in Anderson (8 AM - 12 PM) and Food Lion in Pendleton (1 PM - 5 PM). Services include affordable vaccines, heartworm testing, flea/tick prevention, and preventative care for dogs and cats. No appointment needed - walk-ins welcome. Visit vaccinesandtoebeans.com for more information. Read More... |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: A cotton gin. In 1897, Anderson County became home to the world’s first electrically operated cotton gin. The milestone helped strengthen Anderson’s reputation as “The Electric City.” |
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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