Anderson Observer Podcast

Primary Season, Part One, Plus News on the Census and More

Tue, 26 May 2020 14:39:03 -0400

Interviews:

S.C. House 10 Seat

West Cox, Incumbent, and Mark Durham

S.C. House 8 Seat

Jonathon Hill, Incumbent, and Vaughn D. Parfitt

S.C. Senate 3

Richard Cash, Incumbent, and Craig Wooten

The winners of these races will run unopposed in November.

and

Marilyn Stephens, Assistant Regional Census Manager for the 2020 Census for the Atlanta Region.

PAWS, AIM, FBC Church, YMCA, Mental Health, County Updates and More

Sat, 09 May 2020 15:24:17 -0400

Interviews with

Dr. Kim Sanders, executive director of PAWS

Kristi King-Brock, executive director of AIM

Rev. Josh Hunt, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Anderson

Joe Drenno, CEO Anderson Area YMCA

Adam Johnson, researcher on mental health study

Rusty Burns, Anderson County Administrator

Hard Times, Good People, Cities, Schools, Politics, Looking Ahead and More

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:34:30 -0400

Interviews with:

Laurie Ashely - Meals on Wheels Anderson, new program to feed seniors countywide

Glenn Brill - Anderson County PRT Director, talking about quilts to protective masks

Terence Roberts - Mayor of Anderson, talking about the city's efforts during the pandemic

Tom Wilson - Anderson School District Five Superintendent discusses challenges of online school, praises teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria works and offers updates.

Craig Wooten - Anderson County Councilman and candidate for the S.C. Dist. 3 Senate Seat talks about the challenges council faces crafting a budget, and about the new playbook for running for office during the days of the virus.

Tonya Winbush - New Chair of the Anderson County Democratic Party discusses her experience she is bringing to the challenges of getting people out to vote and educating voters in Anderson County.

S.C. Pandemic Behavior Brings More Questions Than Answers

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:00:10 -0400

Some ideas on where we are in Anderson County and South Carolina during pandemic days.

Not all the news is good.

Interviews:

Jim Oswald, Palmetto Smokehouse and Oyster Bar

Rusty Burns, Anderson County Administrator

Remember the Helpers (and support them), Anderson County is Still Serving Citizens, and How to Help

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:18:56 -0400

Anderson County and its citizens are stepping up to help or friends and neighbors deal with the issues surrounding the pandemic.

Interviews:

Kristi King-Brock, AIM

Angie Stringer, Cancer Association of Anderson

Rusty Burns, Anderson County Administrator

Books, County Parks (including Dolly Cooper), County History, Saluda River Plans, Camp iRock and more

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:35:53 -0500

This week’s podcast includes news and information about what’s going on in Anderson County as well as interviews with:

Annie Sutton, assistant director, Anderson County Library

Carol Burdette, CPO, United Way of Anderson

Justus Cox, Teacher, speaker, mentor

Rusty Burns, Anderson County Administrator

Matt Schell, Parks Director, Anderson County

Remembering MLK, News, Events, Interviews week of 1.20.20

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:42:28 -0500

Interviews

CJCC Survey and Connections Board Chair Dave Phillips

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns

Anderson County Parks Director Matt Schell

Anderson County Councilman Jimmy Davis

S.C. Agricultural Museum Education Director Andrew Stevenson

January Storm, Legislative Delegation Powersville Park, Construction Update, Mill Town Players' old time Hollywood and More

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:02:34 -0500

Anderson Observer Podcast Jan 12, 2020

Interviews: Rep. Anne Thayer, Chamber Director Pam Christopher, County Councilman Jimmy Davis, Administrator Rusty Burns, Mill Town Players Will Ragland, and Sheriff Chad McBride

Decking the Halls Downtown (and and expanded celebration), a Guitar Giant, and Anderson Loses a Friend

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:16:48 -0500

Interviews

Guitar Great Joe Bonamassa

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns

Anderson County Market Director Sharon Nicometo

Anderson Bluegrass Festival Headlines Busy Week in the Area

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:55:12 -0400

News

Interviews with Chris Malpass, of the Malpass Brothers and

Michael "Pork Chop" Brank, of Tugalo Holler

Both will be playing at the Thursday-Saturday Anderson Bluegrass Festival

Anderson Bluegrass Festival to Feature One of World's Best Mandolin Players

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:35:09 -0400

Rhonda Vincent and the Rage will be part of the all-star lineup at this year's Anderson Bluegrass Festival Oct. 24-26.

It had a chance to talk to Rhonda this week about her career and what to expect at the Anderson shows.

Tickets at Adams Bluegrass

Walk with the Docs, The LOT Project, ACM, ACL, News You Can Trust from the Anderson Observer

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:10:54 -0500

Interviews

Andy Gibson, The LOT Project updates on The Mill Hill Makers, and a tiny house subdivision

Tammie Collins, The Anderson Free Clinic and the Walk with the Docs

Beverly Childs, March events at Anderson County Museum

Brianna McDonell, March events at Anderson County Library

News

Wooten Announces Senate Bid

Mill Town Players Get National Recognition

Smokin' Pig Opens in Anderson

Guys Pizza close to opening on 81 N

Crescent Fishing Teams dominant

County Council Brief

What's New in Anderson County, Mill Town Players New Season is Great, Parkway Now has a Park

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:26:03 -0500

Interviews:

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns updates what's going on in the county and looks ahead to March.

Mill Town Players Founder and Director Will Ragland announces upcoming season at the Pelzer Theater.

Anderson County Councilman Crain Wooten talks about the new park on the East-West Parkway.

Plus News...

County Starts Year Strong, Library Offers New Space, Anderson Institute of Tech Update, and Market Theatre's "Our Town"

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:50:04 -0500

Interviews with:

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns

Anderson Institute of Technology Director Dr. Bob Couch

Anderson Library Communications/Marketing Manager Brianna McDonell

Robert Jason, Director of Market Theatre "Our Town"

Plus news of other news and events around Anderson.

County News is Good, Summer Harvest Great on Stage and at Farmers Market

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 17:27:54 -0400

It's summer, and this week I catch up with Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns on the status of numerous county projects and plans, and talk to Bill Nikas about his wife, and co-chef Sabra and how a battle with cancer has brought them and thre restaurant closer together.

Also, community calendar events and more.

Councilman to hang hat, Representative Who Oversees S.C. Budget, and a new book on Anderson County history

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:40:07 -0500

Spring in the air. News and commentary. All on the Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.

Interviews with:

Anderson County Councilman Tom Allen: 5:21 mark

S.C. Rep. Brian White: 10:53 mark

Author Liz Carey: 40:24 Mark

Next week: Bassmaster talk, AIM, Free Clinic, Meals on Wheels

California Dreaming, Good Leaders are hard to find, One Good Mama Bone

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 16:53:39 -0500

Interviews with

Anderson County Legislative Delegation Chairman Mike Gambrell at the 3:53 mark of the podcast

Mill Town Players Director Will Ragland talks about his plans for the future and about the current musical revue "California Dreamin," which has eight more shows at the 26:26 mark of the podcast

Bren McClain, author of "One Good Mama Bone," a fine novel set in Anderson, S.C., in the 1940s and 1950s at the 39:53 point in the podcast

Plus news and other local information, on the Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust."

Gratitude, Lights of Hope and Thanksgiving

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:15:58 -0500

Turkeys and gratitude, holiday lights and parades, and some amazing accomplishments by Anderson natives that are getting nationwide attention. All this and more on the early holiday episode of The Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.

Interviews

Gratitude: Mayor Terence Roberts, Sheriff Chad McBride, Wanda Johnson

Thanksgiving community meal: Anderson County Councilman Ray Graham

Lights of Hope: Ben Phillips

Holiday Calendar of Events

New Free Clinic Director, Council Oks Sewer Projects (and to followup Preston legal issues), FBC to improve downtown, and School District One Superintendent talks about his schools

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 09:53:25 -0400

Interviews

Anderson County Councilman Tommy Dunn

Free Cllnic Director Tammie Collins

First Baptist Church Associate Pastor Josh Hunt

School District One Superintendent David Harvird

Eclipse is here, School starts back, A new business downtown, Townville remembered and more

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 17:32:57 -0400

Interviews

Anderson County Parks & Recreation Director Glenn Brill offers last-minute stuff on the eclipse

Anderson County Digital Libarian Brianna McDonell talks about ComiCon

Jeff Raines and Gary Durkee of Raines on Main

Anderson School District Superintendent 4 oanne Avery on the Townville Anniversary

Anderson School District 5 Superintendent on the upcoming school year

New County Budget, New Tech Director for Public Schools, the County Hog Slayer, plus news for the week ahead

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:25:22 -0400

Interviews with Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn, Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns and Anderson County Councilman Craig Wooten on the budget.

A chat with Dr. Bob Couch, the new director of the Anderson Institute of Techonology which will server school districts 3,4 and 5.

And a chat with Anderson County's Wild Hog Slayer.

River Rally Raises Bar, New County Budget, Joey Preston, Support a Fallen Hero

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 22:07:29 -0400

The Saluda River Rally 2017 was a huge success, and some of those who participated will tell you so.

News of the week and next week, including the county council working on budget, and how to help the family of a fallen hero in Anderson County, all on this week's Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.

Get out and Vote Tuesday. (Or just keep your opinions to yourself)

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:56:45 -0400

Interviews

Cancer Association of Anderson - Angie Stringer

S.C. Senate Dist. 3 Candidates

Dean Allen

Corey Bott

Carol Burdette

James Galyean

Truckin' with AIM, Playground Progress, Old Farm Day, PAWS top dog and more on fixing Anderson Roads

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 01:12:38 -0400

March 26, 2017

Interviews

Kid Venture Playground - Julia Woodson

Old Farm Days - Norman Durham, Les McCall

AIM - Amy Hoyes, Jordan Evans

PAWS - Dr. Kim Sanders

S.C. Senate Forum Showcases Candidates, New ADA Kayak Launch in the county and more

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:48:36 -0400

It's St. Patrick's Day, and along with news updates and analysis, the podcast features the entire audio from Tuesday night's Progressive Women of Anderson's S.C. Senate Dist. 3 GOP Candidate Forum.

You can get a feel for each candidate from this event.

The GOP primary, there is not a Democratic candidate, is April 11. Please get out and vote!

The Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.

A New Roadmap for Paving the County

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:56:19 -0500

Interviews with Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns on what's going on in Anderson you may not be aware of right now and with new Solicitor David Wagner.

Christmas Tree Saves County Money, Chad McBride has a plan

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:25:56 -0500

How the county Christmas tree is saving money and an interview with Sheriff-Elect Chad McBride.

Shop local, give local this season.

Repost from 2015: Gratitude and why it matters. Your Friend and Neighbors give thanks. This one is good.

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 23:09:38 -0500

The Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust, ushers in Thanksgiving with words of gratitude from:

Phyllis White who helps keep Anderson County running well.

The Rev. Kurt Stutler of South Main Chaple & Mercy Center

Kelly Jo Barnwell of the Jo Brown Senior Center

Laurie Ashley of Meals on Wheels

Pam Christopher, President and CEO of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce

Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns

Kristi King-Brock, founder and director of AIM

Tracy Bowie, Head of Foothills Alliance

Kathryn Smith, author and founder of Cancer Association of Anderson

Anderson County Director of Communications Angie Stringer

And Craig Johnson, who has a great and accurate title you'll have to listen to hear.

Fighting Fires with Community Help, Christmas is Coming and Green Pond Bringing in the green for Anderson County

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 13:07:14 -0500

Interviews:

Easley Fire Dept. Captain Matthew Littleton talks about the fire and efforts to support the firefighters.

Anderson County Adminsitrator Rusty Burns talks about Green Pond, Econonmic development and the new council members.

Plus: ice skating, a new Anderson Hall of Fame member and more

Reasons to vote, Amazon comes to town (before holidays), an interview with Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts and more...

Sun, 06 Nov 2016 23:24:12 -0500

Get out and vote Tuesday.

This week's Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust, looks at what's going on in Anderson, reasons to vote, Amazon's new footprint in Anderson, an update on the Rhody Farms Road case, holiday previews and an interview with Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts.

Gas, hot air, hospitality and registering to Vote

Sun, 18 Sep 2016 17:59:12 -0400

Interviews with:

Tracy Bowie, Foothills Alliance,

Kristi-King Brock and Amy Hoyes, AIM

Laura Griffin, Anderson County Voter Registration.

Back to School, Hospitality and Christmas planning.

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:26:47 -0400

Interviews with all five Anderson County School Superintendents.

Here are the starting times for each, in case you want to skip ahead.

Dist. 1 David Havird, 21:35

Dist. 2 Richard Rosenberger 36:06

Dist. 3 Kathy Hipps 48:46

Dist. 4 Joanne Avery 58:01

Dist. 5 Tom Wilson 1:20:16

Heat, Heroes, Monsters, "Misunderstandings" and Anderson History

Sun, 31 Jul 2016 15:45:33 -0400

This week we talk heat, the Electric City Comicon, a new book on Anderson County history, and former County Councilman Eddie Moore's descent into darkness.

Interviews:

Brianna McDonnell, Anderson County Library

Brian Scott, Anderson County Historian

Sara Wilson, Pokemon expert

Next Week: Back to school with all five superintendents.

Vote, AIM, County Budget and Pro Wrestling

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:50:35 -0400

Interviews

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns

AIM Director and CEO Kristi-King Brock

For Pro Champion Wrestler Tommy Seigler, now security director of historic courthouse

Homegrown Tomatoes, Politics and Being Prepared

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 15:37:50 -0400

Interviews with 10th Circuit Solicitor Candidates:

Wilson Burr

David Wagner

Plus an Anderson Farmers Market Update and how to prepare for active assailants.

River Rally, Preparing for Emergencies and News Updates

Tue, 31 May 2016 22:16:16 -0400

Interviews:

Matt Schell, Director of Anderson County Parks discussing this weekend's Saluda River Rally

Taylor Jones, Director of Anderson County Parks, discussing the roll of emergency preparedness and training citizens how to respond to active assailants in schools, churches and businesses.

County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn on the Budget, Solicitor Candidate Rame Campbell

Fri, 20 May 2016 18:20:01 -0400

News updates, plus interviews with:

Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn

10th Circuit Solicitor Candidate Rame Campbell

Sheriff Skipper, Carey Jones and Sharon Nicometo

Fri, 13 May 2016 14:52:00 -0400

The Sheriff's race in full swing. Today's interview is with John Skipper.

Mr. Downtown Carey Jones talks about the Downtown Block Party and the pre-Father's Day Car Show.

and

Anderson County Farmers Market Director Sharon Nicometo talks about the Spring Farmers Market and the upcoming summer of local produce love downtown.

Dog Park, Farmers Market and Jeremy Pickens

Fri, 06 May 2016 16:42:14 -0400

Interview with Anderson County Sheriff Candidate Jeremy Pickens.

Also, Anderson Area Chamber CEO Pam Christopher

And Ron Engram and Ask the Mechanic

Plus news and opinion.

Hello Fair, Goodbye Woolworth, Sheriff's Race Heats Up, And a Lot More

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:10:38 -0400

Interviews

Anderson County Sheriff Candidate Chad McBride

Anderson County Adminstrator Rusty Burns

Spanning the Globe (at home), Blowing Smoke, Banning the Bible and Metric Grading in Schools

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:20:56 -0400

Interview with Director of Anderson County Economic Development Burriss Nelson and his staff.

Pollen, Politics and Protecting the Innocent

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 14:40:02 -0400

Interviews:

Anderson County Council Dist. 1 Candidate Liz Carey

Foothills Alliance Executive Director Tracy Bowie

Great Expectations if more than a book, playgrounds and politics

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:09:33 -0400

Interviews

Anderson County Council Dist. 1 Hopeful Craig Wooten

Anderson County Library Digital Director Brianna McDonnell

Kid Venture 2.0 Hero Julia Woodson

Something's Fishy in Anderson, and is it Hartwell Lake or Lake Hartwell?

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 22:33:48 -0500

Interview with Neil Paul, of Visit Anderson, who is making sure this week's FLW Pro Fishing Tournament at Green Pond Landing is another big win for the county,

Updates: The Bailes building demolition, AIM, CAA, Meals on Wheels, Walk with the Docs, The Belton Museum Association and more.

Selling Houses, Barking at County Council, CAA Celebrates 13th, Free Clinic Needs you, and S.C. Senate Dist 4 Candiadtes

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 20:01:08 -0500

Interviews:

Craig Chappelear on the the rise of the Anderson housing market and the great work at the Anderson Free Clinic.

Angie Stringer on the Cancer Association of Anderson's upcoming 13th birthday party

Sound clips from candidates seeking to fill the late Sen. Billy O'Dell's seat in the March 22 special election.

Plus news and events in and around Anderson

First Amendment Music, Stage Plays, Musicals, Plus Anderson News for the week ahead

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:23:13 -0500

Interviews:

Paula Doolittle, part of cast of "Grits" this week at the Electric City Playhouse

Carly Taylor, founder and director of development for Market Theatre Company

and

Dustin Owens & the First Amendment band

Racing Rainbows, Saying Goodbye to Bailes and Domestic Violence

Sat, 20 Feb 2016 18:35:00 -0500

Interviews:

Liz Carey of Pints for People and Alison Youngblood of First Flight Alliance, organizers of the March 12 Race the Rainbow downtown St. Patrick's Day events

Anderson County Councilman Tom Allen and Anderson County Sheriff John Skipper on the new county task force to stop domestic violence.

County Lauches TV Channel, Bailes Building Gone in 17 Days and Safety and the Economy

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 16:58:29 -0500

Anderson County is on the air, er, cable, and soon internet with a new TV station.

Escalating the demolition of the Bailes Building downtown (with a date)

And why we are prepared for economic development and emergencies.

Interviews include: Anderson Sheriff John Skipper, Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns, Economic Development Director Burriss Nelson, and media specialist Steve Combs.

History, Agriculture and: "Smile Your on Anderson County TV"

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 11:42:50 -0500

History every day.

Inteviews:

Anderson Historian Brian Scott talks about Anderson's past.

S.C. Agriculture Museum Director Les McCall tells about the purpose and many programs and exhibits of Anderson County's only state museum.

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns discusses the county's new TV station and the impending demolition of the old Bailes building.

Plus information on the Friday Grace Episcopal Soup lunch to benefit Meals on Wheels of Anderson, and the first "Ban the Trash" county cleanup in the Midway Community this weekend.

Winter Weather, Economic Development and Tiger Mascots Tell All

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:39:26 -0500

Anderson Observer, news from people you trust, podcast for Jan. 20, 2016

Interviews:

Anderson County Chief Deputy and Director of Emergency Management Taylor Jones talks about getting ready for winter weather, and other issues in the county.

Anderson Area Chamber CEO Pam Christopher discusses the importance of the joint economic development forum with Anderson County set for Friday morning starting at 7:30 a.m.

And Former Clemson Assistant Athletic Director John Seketa brings his new book, "Clemson Through the Eyes of the Tiger," which chronicles the sideline mascot an those who have worn the costume at Clemson through the years.

Seketa will be at the Anderson County Museum Tuesday beginning at 5 p.m., along with the current Clemson Tiger Mascot in costume (and a few former mascots as well) for a book party and signing.

Paving the Roads for 2016, MLK Day, Saying Goodbye/Hello to an Old Friend and a Winter Gala for a cause

Sat, 16 Jan 2016 18:46:44 -0500

Audio clip from MLK Day in Anderson

Intrerviews:

Roads: Anderson County Roads and Bridges Manager Tony Owens, Anderson County Deputy Administrator Holt Hopkins

Cancer Association of Anderson

New Director Angie Stringer

Museum Winter Gala

Anderson County Museum Director Beverly Childs and team

Talking Trash and clean up as we start a new year

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:46:01 -0500

Happy New Year.

Today we talk about trash. Why it is such a problem and one citizen's quest to fix it.

We also interview Anderson County Solid Waste Director Greg Smith and chief litter enforcement officer Sgt Hayes on what is being done (a lot).

2015 - A Good Year for Anderson (except for WRIX)

Thu, 31 Dec 2015 12:53:04 -0500

The year 2015 in review

Interviews: Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns, former co-host the Morning Show with Greg & Aly, Aly Haley

Happy New Year!

Founders Day, the Kindness or Warming Up Christmas, Ron Engram, Judith McDowell and God With Us

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 17:31:02 -0500

The spirit of giving is alive and well in Anderson as a knitting group and school class spread holiday warmth for Christmas downtown.

Anderson prepares to celebrate Founders Day for the first time in memory.

Ron Engram car talk.

Judith McDowell book talk.

God with us chat, and more.

New Pioneers of Downtown Anderson, PAWS to Think about a Pet for Christmas and the power of one local dollar

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 23:25:06 -0500

Interviews with Anderson County PAWS director Jessica Cywnar on Pets $4 the Holidays

and

Steve Kay, owner of the Bleckley Inn, and Jeff Waters who is developing a number of buildings downtown.

Also more details on one local dollar and the first celebration of Anderson Founders Day in anyone's memory.

Shop Local, Mr. Downtown, and One Local Dollar Changes Everything

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 23:37:01 -0500

This week on the Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust, an interview with Mr. Downtown Carey Jones on the Christmas tree lighting on the square Friday night and the end of the Main Street Program events for 2015.

We also talk to Anderson County Councilman Francis Crowder about council's proclamation to make December "Shop Local Business Month" in Anderson.

Plus more details on one local dollar, and more.

Thanksgiving: The Importance of Gratitude

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:42:43 -0500

The Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust, ushers in Thanksgiving with words of gratitude from:

Phyllis White who helps keep Anderson County running well.

The Rev. Kurt Stutler of South Main Chaple & Mercy Center

Kelly Jo Barnwell of the Jo Brown Senior Center

Laurie Ashley of Meals on Wheels

Pam Christopher, President and CEO of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce

Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns

Kristi King-Brock, founder and director of AIM

Tracy Bowie, Head of Foothills Alliance

Kathryn Smith, author and founder of Cancer Association of Anderson

Anderson County Director of Communications Angie Stringer

And Craig Johnson, who has a great and accurate title you'll have to listen to hear.

Giving at Thanksgiving; Ice, Ice (Skating), Baby

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 01:06:10 -0500

On this week's Anderson Observer Podcast, News from People You Trust, we talk to Haven of Rest Director Sid Stewart about the needs for next week's big community meal for those in need (they expect to server 2,500); and Anderson City Recreation Director Bobby Beville tells us about the new ice skating rink in Carolina Wren Park, plus all the other recreation activities in the area and the need to expand.

Plus one local dollar, an update on giving to charities in the area and an update on the county Christmas tree.

Holidays Coming, Native Son Homecoming, and County's 2016 Plans

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 11:25:07 -0500

The holidays are here. Christmas is 41 days away, the county's Christmas tree is almost ready to shine, and council is about to build an industrial park in Sandy Springs to make Anderson even more competitive in industrial recruitment. Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns tells us about it.

Speaking of holidays, the Anderson Farmers Market is setting up for the Holiday Market which begins in less than two weeks. Director Sharon Nicometo discusses a great year so far and what's to come.

Native son, author, Beatles expert, and my friend of 40 years Jeff Kinley was in Anderson to launch his new book. He is always fun to interview.

And Meals on Wheels has partnered with Sullivan's Metropolitan Grill and Sullivan's at Brookstone for a great holiday project.

All this and more on this week's Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.

Boograss Bash is Here, Interviewing Paul Brown and Remembering a Hero

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 15:50:08 -0400

This weekend is Anderson County's Boograss Bash, featuring almost every top name in bluegrass music at the Civic Center for the three-day festival. I talked to the man who had the vision for this event, one of bluegrass music's top singers Edgar Loudermilk.

Everyone knows about Paul Brown and many of the news stories he has covered, but do you know his story? Find out more about Paul in this conversation with the area's dean of journalists.

And we honor a real hero, a fallen officer who gave his life for his partner, all this and more on this week's Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.

Boograss season is here, Anderson Club a real Touchdown and county council can't agree on a Christmas tree

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:26:47 -0400

Interviews with Bill Brissey on the history and purpose of the Anderson Touchdown Club

Angie Stringer tells us how she helped land the nation's top bluegrass artists for a three-day music festival Halloween weekend

Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns on Christmas trees and dancing holiday fountains

Plus the week that was and the week ahead, all on the Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.

Heroes, Good Neighbors, Men-tors and a Giant Tree that saves money

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 17:09:07 -0400

This week we praise those doing good,

County employees still in flood-ravaged areas

Men at Work, an organization that helps boys become men and men be better fathers.

A Festival in Homeland Park, to revitalize the community

And Celebrating 25 years of AIM, the most influential charitable organization in the history of Anderson County.

Balloons Over Anderson, Good Neighbors and Helping Kids is Not Child's Play

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:26:16 -0400

An update for Anderson County Emergency workers helping the state's flood relief in the midlands and along the coast.

Friends of the Park - Kidventure 2.0 needs your help, visit their Facebook page for more information

And Balloons Over Anderson, South Carolina's only balloon event now, is this weekend.

Umbrella Man, Wonder Woman, Mr. Fantastic and a chance to be a hero

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 00:20:33 -0400

With the rain coming, hear what Anderson Emergency Preparedness Director and Chief Deputy Taylor Jones has to say about the weekend storm. Plus the year in review by Anderson Chamber of Commerce President Pam Christopher and an October update on county happenings from Administrator Rusty Burns.

Garden season winding down, holiday seasons widing up, and a challenge.

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:59:48 -0400

Interviews with Community Garden founder Marci Slow, a chat with Anderson Farm & Food Association's Brandon Grace and Amos Wells.

Good News, Something Old (and New) and Christmas Trees

Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:12:25 -0400

On this episode we talk about good news for Anderson County, a wild number of upcoming community events and we interview the staff of the Anderson County Museum and the Director of Foothills Alliance.
Plus our holidays countdowns.

Oysters, Biscuits and Gravy and Gardening

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 22:18:54 -0400

Interviews with the owner of Mr. Rivers Breakfast Joint, Laurie Ashely, the director of Anderson Meals on Wheels, and you questions answered by Amos Wells. All on this week's Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.

A Hometown Hero, a chance to be a Hero, Garden Hero Amos Wells, and more this week.

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 17:13:29 -0400

Interviews with Anderson County Deputy Shawn Davis, who saved the life of a Lakeside student last week, Kristi King-Brock tells you how you can help your community this week, Amos Wells talks growing things, Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns gives updates on the demolition of the old Woolworth/Bailes Building and some other things, and a round of what to expect at Celebrate Anderson this weekend, all on the Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.

How to get health care when all you have is insurance, the hopeful return of the masters of the morning and Anderson County proves pets are worth saving

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 11:12:14 -0400

Interviews with Dr. Amy Cianciolo on the return of a real family doctor, Aly Haley on the possible return of the morning show in some format, and two interviews with Anderson County employees who taking the lead in convincing folks that pets are worth saving (these folks are amazing!).

School Days, Labor Day Weekend and Amos Wells. Who could ask for more?

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 22:04:37 -0400

This week we interview Anderson School District Five Superintendent Tom Wilson (no relation), Steve Combs from Anderson County Emergency Preparedness on School Resource Officers, Angie Stringer on the lineup for Celebrate Anderson Weekend, plus get garden answers from Amos Wells, all on the Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.

Kelly Neal, Steve Newton, Will Ragland and Catfishing ISIS

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:55:10 -0400

This week we salute local theater, and talk about groovy and swell productions in our area bringing the 1970s and 1950s to life on Anderson County stages. We all update the situation which kept the Anderson County Animal Shelter closed for a couple of weeks, plus take time for a quick roundup of the week's news, all on the Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust. (Next week is our Back-to-school special podcast. Don't miss it).

Celebrate Anderson, County GOP Ready, Library Hosts ComicCon, and Anderson County Senior Citizen of the Year - Amos Wells answers your questions.

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 23:11:56 -0400

Anderson’s GOP getting ready for fall; Anderson County Library Hosts First Comic Con; Celebrate Anderson just over a month away; and Amos Wells is pretty sure your garden is not liking this hot summer, all this and more on this week’s Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.

Pendtleton Grows, Senior Citizens Rule, a New Opportunity Downtown, and countywide updates

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:35:29 -0400

Today's show features an interview with Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns who gives updates on a number of countywide projects (including roads) and Kelly Jo Brown, executive director of the Jo Brown Senior Citizen in Anderson, whose organization recently named our own Amos Wells as Senior Citizen of the Year. We also announcing new features and promising some huge surprises.

Here Comes Amos! Interview with County Democrats Chairman, Robert E. Lee, and a new county website

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:26:12 -0400

This week Amos Wells answers your garden questions, we visit with the relatively new chairman of the Anderson County Democratic Party Michael Kay and a discussion of focusing passion for doing good in the county.

Days Getting Shorter, Downtown getting better, Independence Fireworks, all this and more

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:27:47 -0400

Downtown Anderson is the focus of this week's podcast as we talk to Main Street Anderson's J. Carey Jones.

Summer Tomatoes, Dog Park to Open, Amos Wells and July 4

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 10:02:34 -0400

This week on the Anderson Observer Podcast, we answer questions on your garden from Amos Wells, talk about the new Anderson County Dog Park with Rusty Burns, take a look at the new Sullivan at Brookstone restaurant, and offer the perfect solution for summer, a recipe for a tomato sandwich.
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Hot Weather, Haley Flags Truth, S.C. True Colors, Meals on Wheels, Mental Health and a big surprise!

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 21:11:10 -0400

This week we talk about the county's good work on the budget, Meals on Wheels need for your to volunteer (225-6800) S.C. showing its true colors in the face of tragedy, a look at mental health issues in the area-state-nation, and Haley's good work on bringing down the flag and a huge surprise for next week's podcast.

We also remember the passing of a huge friend of mine and of Anderson, Allen Bolick.

All this and more from the Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust.

Shakespeare, Slylocks, Supporting Deputies and Saving Grace

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 21:21:32 -0400

This week we look at the Anderson Theater Festival, including an interview with director David Larson, recap Anderson County's budget for FY 16 and the final vote on that budget Tuesday night (which is an insult to the county's experienced law enforcement officers and 911 dispatchers) and talk to Kristi King-Brock about AIM, re-engaging churches and celebrating 15 years in Anderson.

Raises? Birthdays, Snow Birds, CPR, AIM, Meals

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:32:51 -0400

Questionable Raises, Birthdays, Snow Birds, CPR and Helping AIM and Meals on Wheels highlight this week's podcast

Memorial Day Tribute, advice for graduates, County Counts Coins and Wanda Sings the Blues

Mon, 25 May 2015 03:56:55 -0400

Welcome to the debut of the Anderson Observer - news from people you trust - podcast.

In this episode we interview Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns, pay tribute to our fallen soldiers, offer wisdom to graduates and salute Anderson Blues Legend Wanda Johnson.

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