Anderson County Update | August 2026

This Anderson County, South Carolina update meeting held in August 2026 focused heavily on ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects funded by tourism dollars and grants. Key procurement-related discussions included the amphitheater renovation project, which is currently underway and aims to enhance seating, restrooms, concessions, and backstage facilities to attract better entertainment acts. The county has partnered with Peach Tree Entertainment and ANMED, both investing funds into the amphitheater upgrades. Additionally, the county recently let a contract for the expansion of Green Pond Landing, also funded by tourism dollars and grants, to maintain its status as a premier location. The meeting also touched on the Kid Venture Park splash pad nearing completion and the need for future dredging of Broadway Lake, a county-owned facility. Budget discussions highlighted approximately $10 million in pending state funding requests for projects such as generators and facility upgrades, as well as $11 million in grant money allocated for an interchange project on I-81. Cybersecurity efforts were noted to have intensified following a ransomware attack on ANMED. No formal votes or motions were mentioned, but the meeting conveyed active procurement and capital project management efforts in Anderson County.