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The Cancer Association of Anderson’s Annual Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer joins Anderson County’s Celebrate Anderson for a spectacular 2023 Labor Day Weekend!

Celebrate Anderson is our community’s largest annual outdoor concert focusing on family, fun, and camaraderie. This year’s music under the stars will feature world-renowned country artist Martina McBride. NEW to Celebrate Anderson this year: The Cancer Association of Anderson’s Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer event will kick off our Celebrate Anderson – Labor Day Weekend spectacularly. Anderson County is excited to partner with the Cancer Association’s ballooning event, establishing the Celebrate Anderson Weekend and solidifying Anderson County’s reputation as THE Labor Day Destination!

“Anderson County is appreciative of its partners and Michelin, Arthrex and many sponsors for joining with the county in giving back to the local community by funding and to the Cancer Association of Anderson as they provide assistance to many Andersonians through a life-changing experience,” said Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn. “There’s no need to look further for something to do this Labor Day Weekend; it’s right here in Anderson County.”

The Cancer Association of Anderson is proud to bring the 2023 HOT AIR AFFAIR: RISING ABOVE CANCER to the Anderson Sports & Entertainment Complex during this upcoming Labor Day Weekend! Once again, skies above Anderson County will be filled with beautiful hot air balloons. Mark your calendar for Labor Day Weekend, Sep 1st – 4th! This signature event benefits the Cancer Association of Anderson, the only LOCAL cancer charity in Anderson County.

Join our Hot Air Affair sponsors Anderson County, Blossman Gas & Appliance, AnMed Health, The People’s Bank, and many others as we join with Anderson County’s Celebrate Anderson to bring together more than twenty-five hot air balloons and a Labor Day Weekend filled with Family Fun and entertainment!

According to Cancer Association Director Angela Stringer, “We look forward to welcoming our balloon pilots to the skies over Anderson County every year! The opportunity to join with Celebrate Anderson to provide a FREE event that raises funds and awareness for our brave patients and survivors makes it even more exciting! The fabulous Combo Kings will be performing on the Balloon Stage as well as other local talent. Please come out and join us for a family-friendly weekend with hot air balloons, kids-zone, food trucks, vendors, and much, much more.”

Organizers are expecting 30,000+ people during the three-day event.

CAA will host a couple of training sessions for those who would like to volunteer and/or crew with the balloons. For volunteer or sponsorship opportunities at the Hot Air Affair, please email Angela@CAAnderson.org or call 864.222.3500.

CANCER ASSOCIATION OF ANDERSON

For twenty years, the Cancer Association of Anderson has fulfilled its mission to “lessen the burden on Anderson County residents who are battling cancer” by providing financial, physical, and emotional assistance”. CAA is a LOCAL charity and is not affiliated with, nor receives any funding from larger, national organizations such as the American Relay for Life or any Relay for Life events.

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On Oct. 25, Mojave Energy System announced it would soon begin manufacturing its ArctiDry product in Anderson.

In September, Mojave won a competitive $2.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support manufacturing scale-up and initial pilot projects.

Anderson County has granted Mojave access to its county-owned business incubator and additional local tax incentives.

Mojave Energy System's upcoming facility will be located along Pearman Road in Anderson.

"Anderson County's labor market, real estate availability, and proximity to major highways and the Greer Inland Port, were all important factors in our selection process," said Robert Fancher, Mojave's vice president of manufacturing.

Fancher added "It is exciting to see this innovative technology that originated in a U.S. R&D lab, transfer into a U.S. manufacturing facility right here in South Carolina."

According to a press release, Mojave's novel liquid desiccant technology uses half the energy and 20% less refrigerant than comparable incumbent HVAC products to provide buildings with fresh, cool and dry outdoor air.

Mojave will invest more than $4 million and create at least 200 high-paying, clean-energy manufacturing jobs over the next five years.

Mojave's CEO Phil Farese said "Cleantech is a growing manufacturing opportunity for our country and Mojave is in a unique position to create U.S. jobs while significantly lowering its customers' energy expenses and climate impact."

Farese added "We appreciate the support of the Department of Energy, the state of South Carolina, and Anderson County to help us bring this important technology to market."

The South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved Mojave's project as part of its Enterprise Program.

Under this program, Mojave will be eligible for up to $5 million in job development credits and other incentives including employment training services from ReadySC.

Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@gannett.com.

Four weeks of the South Carolina high school football season have come and gone and we saw some incredible performances from Anderson County and Pickens County athletes.

Now it's time to pick the Week 4 Anderson Independent-Mail football athlete of the week. Here are the 10 nominees. Voting closes Thursday at 5 p.m.

RB Marquise Henderson, Belton-Honea Path: On seven carries, Henderson ran for 211 yards — an average of 30.1 yards per rush — with two touchdowns. He also caught one pass for a 24-yard touchdown.

QB Noah Thomas, Belton-Honea Path: On 9-of-14 passing, Thomas threw for 138 yards with two TDs.

QB Kolton Chapman, Daniel: In a 54-7 win over Pickens, Chapman threw for 178 yards with two touchdowns on 10-of-12 passing.

DL Trent Garner, Pendleton: In a 53-0 win over Fountain Inn, Garner made six tackles, three for a loss, had three sacks and a pass breakup.

QB Luke Gray, Pendleton: Gray threw for 247 yards with three touchdowns on 16-of-22 passing. He also ran for a TD.

ELITE RUN GAME:Why Belton-Honea Path football's running back trio is the best in South Carolina

TOP ANDERSON, PICKENS FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO WATCH: Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Receivers, Tight Ends | Offensive Linemen | Defensive Linemen | Linebackers | Defensive Backs

RB Sharode Richardson, Westside: On nine carries, Richardson ran for 186 yards with three touchdowns.

WR Josh Williams, Westside: Williams caught five passes for 75 yards with a touchdown and returned a kickoff for a touchdown.

QB Cutter Woods, Westside: Woods threw for 257 yards with two touchdowns.

RB Vashun Burton, T.L. Hanna: Burton ran for 114 yards with two touchdowns on nine rushes.

RB Josh Donald, T.L. Hanna: On four attempts, Donald ran for 92 yards with two touchdowns — an average of 23 yards per carry.

Original information for this article can be found on The Anderson Independent’s website.

Anderson, South Carolina, came alive on the evening of September 14, 2023, as the community gathered at The Bleckley Station to celebrate the very best of their hometown at the 2023 Official Community’s Choice Awards.

Hosted by the Anderson Independent, the event was marked by a lively atmosphere, with a crowd of 400 enthusiastic participants eagerly anticipating the announcement of this year’s winners. The 2023 Official Community’s Choice Awards celebrated the best of Anderson, South Carolina, in grand style at The Bleckley Station. It was a night filled with excitement and anticipation as the winners from various categories were announced.

Jada Samuel, who holds the prestigious title of Miss South Carolina 2023, graced the occasion with her presence, delivering an inspiring speech. Lindsey Twitty, Sales Executive with Local iQ, also took the stage, making the event all the more special.

The evening was further enriched by a musical performance by Jeff Neil of the Synergy Twins music group, adding a melodic touch to the celebration.

Without further ado, let’s honor the winners who emerged victorious in their respective categories, showcasing the diverse talent and excellence within Anderson’s community:

From outstanding businesses in shopping, finance, and health to exceptional schools, dining, and services, Anderson showcased its vibrant community spirit and excellence.

Congratulations to all the winners, who have proven that they are the best of the best in Anderson, S.C. Whether it’s in real estate, healthcare, education, or dining, these businesses and individuals have set the standard for excellence in our community. An additional congratulations to all the nominees for their hard work and dedication to the Anderson community.

Stay connected with AndersonSCLiving.com for more updates on the community, events, and all the latest news in Anderson, South Carolina. We look forward to another fantastic year of celebrating our hometown’s finest!

Keep supporting local businesses and making Anderson an even better place to live. Thank you for being a part of the Official Community’s Choice Awards, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for our vibrant community!

**All Photos Credited to: Ken Ruinard/ The Anderson Independent Mail and Photo Chemistry by Luba**

At the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail, we strive to reach readers in a variety of ways.

Through our print publications, to websites, to apps to a growing list of social media platforms, our journalists are proud to put their work on display. We especially value the loyal readership and our connection with our paying subscribers.

Starting Tuesday, Oct. 10, we are changing how we distribute the paper. We are partnering with the U.S. Postal Service for the delivery of our three Upstate SC publications. Each issue will be delivered by the postal service.

We are making this transition to ensure our newspaper delivery is consistent. A number of economic and workforce factors have created ongoing challenges with our newspaper delivery. Delivering the print edition through the USPS is the best way to guarantee our work gets into the hands of paid subscribers.

With this change, the Sunday edition will be delivered on Saturdays. Advertising inserts currently delivered on Sundays will be included and delivered to subscribers on Saturdays.

We know this shift will affect many of your morning routines since newspapers will arrive later. We appreciate your understanding and adapting to the change.

But if you need your local news with your morning coffee (like me), we have several options for you.

If you enjoy reading in a newspaper format, the eNewspaper is available on your computer or mobile device. That electronic replica of the printed paper is available each morning and is full of bonus content not available in the printed product. With your subscription, you also have universal access to eNewspaper publications across our network, including USA TODAY, as well as unlimited access to the USA TODAY Crossword digital app and site.

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Information is also always timely on our websites and our apps. Your subscription will continue to provide you full access to our websites, plus early morning newsletters delivered to your email. These emails will provide you with highlights so that you can jump right into these stories and enjoy the rest of the paper later in the day.

Our Upstate SC publications remain committed to local journalism.

We recently published a two-part series on the barriers to re-entering society by previously incarcerated individuals.

We break and analyze news on national,statewide and local politics.

We keep you updated on the restaurant and events scene in Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson.

Our sports reporters cover Clemson, South Carolina and high schools like blanket cornerbacks.

We will continue to do these kinds of stories and comprehensive reporting while maintaining important work on public accountability and the upcoming elections.

Our publications have been entrenched in Upstate SC since the 1800s. We remain committed to providing meaningful stories and poignant images on a broad range of topics and issues.

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Thank you for your support as we navigate this change.

Gabe Whisnant is executive editor of the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail.