Anderson Observer Podcast

John Harris, a local historical and author of “The Last Slave Ships: New York and the End of the Middle Passage,” talks about his important book on the African slave trade. Faith Line, who is in charge of the Anderson County Library System, talks about the year past and the year ahead. Plus news and notes on Anderson County for the week of Jan. 28, 2021.

Anderson says goodbye to a legend, County Councilwoman Gracie Floyd. Plus news of the week..

Anderson County is trying to find a better way to get enough vaccines into the arms of those who need them. Updates on mayors, PAWS, County Council and more Interviews Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns Anderson County Councilman John Wright, Jr. Anderson County PAWS Director Dr. Kim Sanders

On this week’s Anderson Observer Podcast, news from people you trust, I talk U.S. Senatorial Candidate Jaime Harrison about his goals and plans for serving in the Senate; Maj. Joseph Irvin, new head of the Salvation Army of Anderson; and leaders in the arts community, Will Ragland of the Mill Town Players, David Larson, dean of the S.C. School of the Arts and a theater professor at Anderson University, and Will Whitley, a director at the Market Theater of Anderson about how the pandemic has impacted the arts.

Interviews and audio: the Rev. Emmanuel Donaldson, Anderson County Democratic Party Chair Tonya Winbush, Anderson City Police Chief Jim Stewart, Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride, Anderson County Sheriff's Candidate Brandon Surratt Plus, news on free COVID-19 testing, Anderson County Farmers Market opening, graduations and more.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Interviews Guitar Great Joe Bonamassa Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns Anderson County Market Director Sharon Nicometo

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

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

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

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...

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.

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.

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

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."

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

Interviews Anderson County Councilman Tommy Dunn Free Cllnic Director Tammie Collins First Baptist Church Associate Pastor Josh Hunt School District One Superintendent David Harvird

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

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.

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.

Interviews Cancer Association of Anderson - Angie Stringer S.C. Senate Dist. 3 Candidates Dean Allen Corey Bott Carol Burdette James Galyean

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

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.

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.

How the county Christmas tree is saving money and an interview with Sheriff-Elect Chad McBride. Shop local, give local this season.

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.

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

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.

Interviews with: Tracy Bowie, Foothills Alliance, Kristi-King Brock and Amy Hoyes, AIM Laura Griffin, Anderson County Voter Registration.

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

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.

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

Interviews with 10th Circuit Solicitor Candidates: Wilson Burr David Wagner Plus an Anderson Farmers Market Update and how to prepare for active assailants.

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.

News updates, plus interviews with: Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn 10th Circuit Solicitor Candidate Rame Campbell

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.

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.

Interviews Anderson County Sheriff Candidate Chad McBride Anderson County Adminstrator Rusty Burns

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

Interviews: Anderson County Council Dist. 1 Candidate Liz Carey Foothills Alliance Executive Director Tracy Bowie

Interviews Anderson County Council Dist. 1 Hopeful Craig Wooten Anderson County Library Digital Director Brianna McDonnell Kid Venture 2.0 Hero Julia Woodson

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.

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