Belton Mayor Marks First Year in Office, Prepares for Busy Summer

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Belton Mayor Eleanor Dorn, who is marking her first full year in office, discusses the upcoming Dixie Youth Baseball Championships, the increase in new housing and more in this interview with the Anderson Observer.

Pelzer Growing, Looking for Funds for Future Plans

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The town of Pelzer has seen unprecendented changes over the past decade, according to Mayor Will Ragland.

Ragland said new housing starts are at the highest level in a century as the town looks to find ways to continue the expansion of parks, recreation and other amenitites.

He talks about growth and the need for a master plan to guide the town's future in this interview with the Anderson Observer.

Mayor Updates Pendleton Progress, Oil Mill History

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Pendleton Mayor Frank Crenshaw offers updates on econonmic development, recreation and the FY 2022-23 budget in this inteview with the Anderson Observer

Crenshaw also gives a brief history of the oil mill and an update on the cleanup.

West Pelzer Launching Plans for Town's Long-Range Growth

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The "Upstate's Front Porch," West Pelzer, is working on a long-range plan to both encourage and manage growth. Over the past few years, occupancy along main street has grown exponentially, bringing challenges to provide recreation, services and housing.

Mayor Blake Sanders discusses these issues in this June 2022 update with the Anderson Observer.

Iva Making Plans for Expected Growth

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Iva Town Manager/Treasurer Tim Taylor discusses downtown development, housing, events and other news of the area in this interview with the Anderson Observer.