events

Breakfast Fundraiser 05.23.2012

Y’all come! Wednesday, May 23rd at the Blue Marlin in Columbia from 8:30-10

Anderson Care Pregnancy Center Banquet

The CPC annual fundraising banquet will be held, Thursday April 26, 7pm at, Anderson Civic Center
Speaker: Lisa Van Riper, Seating begins at 6:45pm, RSVP: 864-231-0077, Interested in being a table host for the banquet: please call 864-231-0077

candidate forum 04.16.2012

In just a few weeks, on June 12th, Republicans in Anderson will decide who will represent us in the General Election in November. It has been an honor to serve you and I humbly ask for your vote. As the campaign is cranking up, we are pleased to see the support for re-election is energized and ready to go.

On Monday, April 16th, the Anderson County Republican Party is hosting a forum for all Legislative candidates. The meeting will be at Concord Community Church at 6:30pm. Also, the Anderson Tea Party and WAIM are planning on hosting debates, but details are not currently available.

Monday Morning @8 Rick Driver, waim am 1230

“That’s why we call it an open forum” and “All we try to do here is put forth information” I’ve heard Rick say many times. Who knows what the listeners and callers will want to talk about on Monday morning, but I’ll be on air to take whatever they sling my way. Tune in to 1230 am or to listen online, click here.

town hall 01.20.2012

Councilman Ken Waters is hosting a town hall meeting in Powdersville on Monday 01.30.2012 at 6:30 pm. I’ll be dropping by to give a legislative update. The meeting will be at the Dan Cooper Library. Y’all come!

campaign event 02.13.2012

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Dr. Mick Zais Monday, January 9th, 2012

1st Monday Club of Anderson Welcomes State  Superintendent of Education, Dr. Mick Zais
Monday, January 9th, 2012

Let’s talk about education! Start your New Year off right by attending our 1st meeting of 2012 with special guest speaker Dr. Mick Zais.  He will discuss the state of our public schools and the impact of federal money on the state budget process.

Dr. Mitchell M. “Mick” Zais took the oath of office as State Superintendent of Education on January 12, 2011. Dr. Zais grew up in a military family, attending ten public schools in twelve years. Before winning public election as the seventeenth State Superintendent of Education, he served as President of Newberry College for ten years. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he served thirty-one years on active duty in the United States Army, retiring as a Brigadier General.

Our meeting will be held at Master’s Wok, 2921 N Main St, AndersonSC29621 .  Buffet line opens at 11:45 and the business meeting begins promptly at 12:15.  Cost of lunch is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.  We expect to have a full house for this meeting so your RSVP is very important.  Once we have every seat filled, we will stop taking reservations.  If you see you cannot come after you RSVP, please notify us promptly.  You may call 934-3588 or email .

“Spirit of the American Doughboy” unveiling 11.11.11

77 years ago, Anderson got its first wwi memorial, the spirit of the doughboy. After the third vandalism in 2008, here’s a brand new replacement. Many thanks to the Rainey family for leading the fundraising efforts to accomplish this project.

Spirit of the American Doughboy (WWI) dedication Friday 11.11.11

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From Anderson Independent Mail

Buck Roberts, left, of A.B. Roberts Construction, and Weston Rainey, right, set a new casting of the Spirit of the American Doughboy statue at the American Legion hut grounds on East Greenville Street in Anderson. An official ceremony is being held at the American Legion hut , 11 a.m. Friday at 1301 East Greenville St. in Anderson.

fundraiser for Rep. Joshua Putnam

Senators Ryberg, Grooms, Verdin, Bright & I are hosting a fundraiser for newly elected Rep. Josua Putnam. It will be at the Captal City Club in Columbia on Friday 11.18.11 at noon.

Joshua won his special election Anderson County this summer and will start his first session in Columbia in January. He is a young talent and former staff member in the office of Congressman Jeff Duncan. He brings great knowledge and enthusiasm to his office. Rep. Putnam & I serve the same constituents, and I’ve been impressed with his work ethic and commitment to the people of Anderson.

We would love to have your support. If you have any questions for Rep. Putnam, please contact him at www.joshuaputnam.com

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