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Trunk-or-Treat, while it's not as traditional as Trick-or-Treating, is gaining popularity as a fun way to celebrate Halloween.

Trunk-or-Treat allows children to collect candy from a stationary location rather than from door to door. Trunk-or-Treat is also a great way to bring people together for a community event.

There will be numerous Trunk-or-Treat Halloween events around Anderson County.

Here is a rundown of Anderson County Trunk-or-Treat events:

Anderson Lights of Hope

Anderson Lights of Hope will host its 6th annual Trunk of Treats event on Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The free event will be held at 150 Rose Valley Blvd.

There will be free food, candy, crafts and vendors. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. To learn more about the event click here.

Children of all ages are invited to dress up in costumes.

"This will be a fun event for all ages, a great outing for family and friends to attend. We want to create a safe environment for family and friends to come out and enjoy," Lights of Hope marketing coordinator Jennifer Merritt said.

Logan's Roadhouse

Logan's Roadhouse will cook burgers and hot dogs and the staff will be handing out candy and treats to children from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

"The trunk or treat event is a great opportunity to get Logan's Roadhouse involved in the community," Logan's manager Travis Kernels said.

Boograss Tuesday Nights

Bluegrass and Company is a band of three musicians from Pickens County. The band is known for playing music at churches, festivals and private events in and around the community and neighboring states.

Bluegrass and Company will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Three members make up the bluegrass band, with Elijah playing the banjo and upright bass. Alyssa plays guitar, and mandolin, and sings. Malachi plays the fiddle, and mandolin, and sings. (add last names)

According to an email from Bluegrass and Company band members "they are looking forward to sharing their faith and their love for Bluegrass Music with the folks in and around the Anderson, South Carolina area at the 6th Annual Boograss Trunk~or~Treat event on Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. "We hope to see you there!"

Eggs up Grill

On Oct. 28, Eggs Up Gill will host Trunk-or-Treat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can find the restaurant at 1601 East Greenville Street.

The restaurant will be open for dining with a number of vendors on site.

"I think it's great that so many locations are having trunk or treats. I think it's great that kids are getting to celebrate Halloween in a safe way," Eggs Up Grill employee Ashley Crooks said.

As part of Halloween festivities, vendors will give away free candy to children and will also have a variety of snacks, treats and other items available for purchase.

Vendors include Kaylie Bracelets, Wedgewood Kids, Two Broke Girls Rescue, Joyful Creations, At Last Antiques. TLC Custom Station. Klutch Fitness. Cookie Cutter, Lush Salon, Black Leather Poet and Wickedly Creative.

Donations will be used to purchase gifts for local children in need.

Last year we were able to help 17 families in need, and we hope to help more this year," Crooks said.

Click here to learn more about the event.

Bagger Treat

The Bagger's motorcycle non-profit organization will host its 7th annual Bagger Treat. The free event will be held at Anderson Mall on Oct. 21 from 5 to 9 p.m.

We are always looking for donations to fund the event. Every very little bit helps," Bagger Treat founder Matt Atkinson said.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Bagger organization.

"The motorcycle community does a lot for the community that people don't know about. It gives us the opportunity to give the kids a safe place to trick-or-treat, and we get to witness the smiles on their faces," Atkinson said.

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

“On a Peaceful Mission”, Sez Government

Over the past several days, Anderson County offices have been receiving phone calls and emails from citizens asking about a spooky-looking van of some sort, seen roaming about the streets in a slow, deliberate manner.

Yes, there is a Mystery Machine in our community, but this one doesn’t carry Scooby-Doo and a bunch of Meddling Kids. Instead, this van and its equipment are being used to assess the physical conditions of our county roads.

Its mission is not merely to tell us that some roads are bad—we all know that many, many of our roads need fixing. What this strange vehicle will do is help us figure out how much fixing each road needs. Does a particular road just need resurfacing or a full rebuild? Entire road or just sections of it? What kind of shape is the roadbed in?

How does it perform such strange magic? By using space-age technology! No, not Marvin the Martian’s Illudium Pu-36 Explosive Space Modulator, but something almost as neat—LASERS!

As it prowls the countryside on its appointed rounds, the van uses cameras and lasers to measure different deficiencies in the road surface. After the data is collected then it’s analyzed to determine the types of deficiencies and best practice to make repairs. Sometimes, road repairs prove to be only temporary because the true source of the problem isn’t immediately visible to repair crews. Thanks to the work performed by our friendly technological marvel, we’ll be better able to diagnose the problem with a road and address the root cause.

The van will be assessing more than 1,500 lane miles of county road in the coming weeks and months. When it’s done, the data it has collected will be used to help prioritize needs and allow the county to better allocate its road repair budget.

So—no special need to worry if you see our little friend haunting your neighborhood. It is being operated by two nice humans working for Roadway Asset Services, an infrastructure asset and pavement management company working for Anderson County. The van is on a friendly mission and is there to serve you, as are all of us here with the Anderson County government.

RAS Scanning Anderson County Roads: https://youtu.be/XDhywSkf2Ag

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**

The soup kitchen is hoping to be in its new location by the end of September

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ANDERSON, S.C. —

The Anderson Emergency Soup Kitchen will soon have a new home on South Main Street in Anderson.

The soup kitchen will move into the former Roy's Diner building after receiving a grant from the Abney Foundation along with other donations.

“It’s convenient because we have a lot of homeless people in this area, this particular area, and all the soup kitchens are practically lined up," said Bobby Hardman, President of the Board of Directors for the soup kitchen.

Hardman said the building will need cleaning, renovations and a storage building. But once it's ready to open, he said it will give them more space.

“It’s going to be a lot spacier because over there we just kind of outgrew ourselves," said Hardman. "We didn’t have the room for people. Here you can see we have the room for the people and we have a lot more kitchen space.”

The soup kitchen plans to open inside seating in the new location for the first time since the pandemic.

Ivy Davis, operations manager, said volunteers prepare and package homecooked meals for the people they serve 5 days a week.

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She said the soup kitchen serves between 80-110 people a day.

“They come to us and this might be the only meal they get," said Davis. "If you’re homeless and you can’t cook, you don’t have anywhere to go and you don’t have any money, this is the place, it’s free food for all.”

However, Davis said their current location on West Franklin Street is rundown.

“This house is crumbling, it’s simple," said Davis.

Hardman said they are seeking monetary donations to fund the renovations. For information on how to donate, visit the soup kitchen's website.

The Abney Foundation shared the following statement:

"We wholeheartedly support Anderson Emergency Kitchen's unwavering mission of serving hot and delicious meals to those in need of nourishment without judgement or strings attached. Anderson Emergency Kitchen's service to others is second to none, and we respect the selfless manner with which they serve our shared community. The Chairman and Trustees of The Abney Foundation extend best wishes for the AEK Team as they transition into this new(er), larger and more conducive location in service to those in need. We rejoice with Anderson Emergency Kitchen in this long-awaited "dream-come-true!"