ACDP and Anderson County Events
Precinct Captains Meeting
Precinct Captains Meeting
Review Precinct Captains’ Table set up for the County Convention.
For additional information, contact Precinct Captain Chairperson, Robert Mecke.
District 2 School Board Meeting
District 2 School Board Meeting
BELTON - HONEA PATH DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday March 9th. Board Room at the District 2 Administrative Offices.
District 2 meets the 2nd Monday except July and December.
NOTE: District 2 Guidelines if wishing to address the Board can be found here:
https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=anderson2&s=238888
*Written Request MUST be submitted by Friday 4 pm, week before the meeting you wish to speak at.
FORM required:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2705/ACSD/2173211/Public_Participation_Form_BEDH-E.pdf
MUST be SUBMITTED to: Pam McDowell @ pmcdowell@asd2.org or fax it to (864) 369-4006 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday prior to the scheduled meeting
District 2 also livestreams from their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/AndersonDistrictTwo/
Library Board Meeting
Anderson County Library Board Meeting
Board meets every odd month on the 2nd Monday of the month. Currently all except May 2026 will be at the Main Library at 5:30 pm.
If you wish to speak, you must sign up before the meeting. If you wish to speak, plan ahead to be a few minutes early.
District 3 School Board Meeting
District 3 School Board Meeting
IVA DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday December 8th.
District 4 School Board Meeting
District 4 School Board Meeting
PENDLETON DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday March 9th.
District 4 has open sign up to discuss concerns prior to the meeting.
Maximum speaking time per person is 3 minutes for a maximum of 30 minutes (10 speakers max).
Certain subjects are limited due to privacy reasons:
No personnel issues.
No Pending contractual issues.
No individual student concerns.
LONGER REQUESTS can be submitted in writing by NLT noon Monday, day of meeting. Requests will need to include:
Speaker’s Name
Speaker’s Organization (if applicable)
Speaker/Organization Address
Whether the speaker is a direct resident of District 4.
Purpose of Presentations.
LIMITED to 5 minutes unless Board agrees to longer time in advance.
***May be done privately, dependent upon the legal instances. Public access to these cases may be limited.
ACDP County Convention
CONVENTION will start promptly at 10 am and ending NLT 11:30 am, sooner if possible.
Please plan on arriving between 9 am and 10 am for sign in, coffee and donuts.
ACDP County Convention Agenda:
1. Call to Order by County Chair
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Announcement/Introductions of Elected Officials Present
4. Reading of 2025 Convention Minutes
5. Motion made by the Chair is that the current Leadership serves in the following positions: Convention Chair (Election of Delegates to State Convention)
Convention Secretary
Convention Treasurer
6. Pass the Hat (Helps with Convention Cost)
7. Election of Officers – 1st Vice Chair and Others
8. Election of Delegates to the State Convention: (The State Democratic Convention will be held May 30 in Columbia)
9. Adoption of Resolutions
10. Precinct Chairs Time: Mr. Robert Mecke
11. Adjournment
General Meetings will be on the 2nd Saturday of the odd months in 2026, except December. Both the Executive and General Meetings will take place in January and December.
District 5 School Board Meeting
District 5 School Board Meeting
ANDERSON DISTRICT
Meets on 3rd Tuesday unless otherwise posted on their website.
Currently scheduled for March 17th.
District 5 has open sign up to discuss concerns prior to the meeting.
In absence of posted rules, assume Robert’s Rules of Order. Limited minutes per speaker and pre-meeting sign up sheet.
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s March Social will be March 19th at 7 pm at McGee’s Restaurant and Pub.
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!
Precinct Captains Meeting
Precinct Captains Meeting
Review County Convention additions to the Precinct Captains.
Introductions to new Captains
Discussion on Precinct Reorganization based on the State Rules and total Captains
Lessons Learned from successes and what can be improved for the next Convention.
For additional information, contact Precinct Captain Chairperson, Robert Mecke.
District 1 School Board Meeting
District 1 School Board Meeting
WREN - WILLIAMSTON DISTRICT
Will meet on Tuesday, March 24 - per District 1 website.
In 2026, District 1 will meet on the last Tuesday each month - unless otherwise noted on their website
https://www.anderson1.org/o/asd1/page/about-board-meetings
NOTE: District 1 has special rules to add items to the agenda
Written Request needs to be submitted by NOON Thursday the week before the meeting.
Written Request should include:
Purpose of request
Name of person who will address the board
Contact person telephone number
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Open to all, but only Executive Committee Members will have a vote.
Please REMEMBER, Precinct Captains are Executive Committee Members. If you cannot attend, please contact your back up or Judith.
Executive Committee Meetings will be the 1st Saturday on even months in 2026.
District 2 School Board Meeting
District 2 School Board Meeting
BELTON - HONEA PATH DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday April 13th. Board Room at the District 2 Administrative Offices.
District 2 meets the 2nd Monday except July and December.
NOTE: District 2 Guidelines if wishing to address the Board can be found here:
https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=anderson2&s=238888
*Written Request MUST be submitted by Friday 4 pm, week before the meeting you wish to speak at.
FORM required:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2705/ACSD/2173211/Public_Participation_Form_BEDH-E.pdf
MUST be SUBMITTED to: Pam McDowell @ pmcdowell@asd2.org or fax it to (864) 369-4006 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday prior to the scheduled meeting
District 2 also livestreams from their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/AndersonDistrictTwo/
District 3 School Board Meeting
District 3 School Board Meeting
IVA DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday April 13th.
District 4 School Board Meeting
District 4 School Board Meeting
PENDLETON DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday April 13th.
District 4 has open sign up to discuss concerns prior to the meeting.
Maximum speaking time per person is 3 minutes for a maximum of 30 minutes (10 speakers max).
Certain subjects are limited due to privacy reasons:
No personnel issues.
No Pending contractual issues.
No individual student concerns.
LONGER REQUESTS can be submitted in writing by NLT noon Monday, day of meeting. Requests will need to include:
Speaker’s Name
Speaker’s Organization (if applicable)
Speaker/Organization Address
Whether the speaker is a direct resident of District 4.
Purpose of Presentations.
LIMITED to 5 minutes unless Board agrees to longer time in advance.
***May be done privately, dependent upon the legal instances. Public access to these cases may be limited.
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s April Social will be April 16th at 7 pm, Location TBD.
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!
District 5 School Board Meeting
District 5 School Board Meeting
ANDERSON DISTRICT
Meets on 3rd Tuesday unless otherwise posted on their website.
Currently scheduled for April 21st.
District 5 has open sign up to discuss concerns prior to the meeting.
In absence of posted rules, assume Robert’s Rules of Order. Limited minutes per speaker and pre-meeting sign up sheet.
District 1 School Board Meeting
District 1 School Board Meeting
WREN - WILLIAMSTON DISTRICT
Will meet on Tuesday, April 28 - per District 1 website.
In 2026, District 1 will meet on the last Tuesday each month - unless otherwise noted on their website
https://www.anderson1.org/o/asd1/page/about-board-meetings
NOTE: District 1 has special rules to add items to the agenda
Written Request needs to be submitted by NOON Thursday the week before the meeting.
Written Request should include:
Purpose of request
Name of person who will address the board
Contact person telephone number
Library Board Meeting
Anderson County Library Board Meeting - EXCEPTION May Meeting has been moved ahead 1 week.
Board meets every odd month on the 2nd Monday of the month. Currently all will be at the Main Library at 5:30 pm.
If you wish to speak, you must sign up before the meeting. If you wish to speak, plan ahead to be a few minutes early.
General Meeting
General Meeting
All members are welcome! Come and be seen and heard! Help us build a stronger community in 2026!
General Meetings will be on the 2nd Saturday of the odd months in 2026, except December. Both the Executive and General Meetings will take place in January and December.
District 4 School Board Meeting
District 4 School Board Meeting
PENDLETON DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday May 11th.
District 4 has open sign up to discuss concerns prior to the meeting.
Maximum speaking time per person is 3 minutes for a maximum of 30 minutes (10 speakers max).
Certain subjects are limited due to privacy reasons:
No personnel issues.
No Pending contractual issues.
No individual student concerns.
LONGER REQUESTS can be submitted in writing by NLT noon Monday, day of meeting. Requests will need to include:
Speaker’s Name
Speaker’s Organization (if applicable)
Speaker/Organization Address
Whether the speaker is a direct resident of District 4.
Purpose of Presentations.
LIMITED to 5 minutes unless Board agrees to longer time in advance.
***May be done privately, dependent upon the legal instances. Public access to these cases may be limited.
District 2 School Board Meeting
District 2 School Board Meeting
BELTON - HONEA PATH DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday May 11th. Board Room at the District 2 Administrative Offices.
District 2 meets the 2nd Monday except July and December.
NOTE: District 2 Guidelines if wishing to address the Board can be found here:
https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=anderson2&s=238888
*Written Request MUST be submitted by Friday 4 pm, week before the meeting you wish to speak at.
FORM required:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2705/ACSD/2173211/Public_Participation_Form_BEDH-E.pdf
MUST be SUBMITTED to: Pam McDowell @ pmcdowell@asd2.org or fax it to (864) 369-4006 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday prior to the scheduled meeting
District 2 also livestreams from their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/AndersonDistrictTwo/
District 3 School Board Meeting
District 3 School Board Meeting
IVA DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday May 11th.
District 5 School Board Meeting
District 5 School Board Meeting
ANDERSON DISTRICT
Meets on 3rd Tuesday unless otherwise posted on their website.
Currently scheduled for May 19th.
District 5 has open sign up to discuss concerns prior to the meeting.
In absence of posted rules, assume Robert’s Rules of Order. Limited minutes per speaker and pre-meeting sign up sheet.
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s May Social will be May 21st at 7 pm, Location TBD.
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!
District 1 School Board Meeting
District 1 School Board Meeting
WREN - WILLIAMSTON DISTRICT
Will meet on Tuesday, February 24 - per District 1 website.
In 2026, District 1 will meet on the last Tuesday each month - unless otherwise noted on their website
https://www.anderson1.org/o/asd1/page/about-board-meetings
NOTE: District 1 has special rules to add items to the agenda
Written Request needs to be submitted by NOON Thursday the week before the meeting.
Written Request should include:
Purpose of request
Name of person who will address the board
Contact person telephone number
District 4 School Board Meeting
District 4 School Board Meeting
PENDLETON DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday June 1st.
(NOTE: Last meeting for the school year 25-26 is on the first Monday instead of the second Monday.)
District 4 has open sign up to discuss concerns prior to the meeting.
Maximum speaking time per person is 3 minutes for a maximum of 30 minutes (10 speakers max).
Certain subjects are limited due to privacy reasons:
No personnel issues.
No Pending contractual issues.
No individual student concerns.
LONGER REQUESTS can be submitted in writing by NLT noon Monday, day of meeting. Requests will need to include:
Speaker’s Name
Speaker’s Organization (if applicable)
Speaker/Organization Address
Whether the speaker is a direct resident of District 4.
Purpose of Presentations.
LIMITED to 5 minutes unless Board agrees to longer time in advance.
***May be done privately, dependent upon the legal instances. Public access to these cases may be limited.
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Open to all, but only Executive Committee Members will have a vote.
Please REMEMBER, Precinct Captains are Executive Committee Members. If you cannot attend, please contact your back up or Judith.
Executive Committee Meetings will be the 1st Saturday on even months in 2026.
District 2 School Board Meeting
District 2 School Board Meeting
BELTON - HONEA PATH DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday June 8th. Board Room at the District 2 Administrative Offices.
District 2 meets the 2nd Monday except July and December.
NOTE: District 2 Guidelines if wishing to address the Board can be found here:
https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=anderson2&s=238888
*Written Request MUST be submitted by Friday 4 pm, week before the meeting you wish to speak at.
FORM required:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2705/ACSD/2173211/Public_Participation_Form_BEDH-E.pdf
MUST be SUBMITTED to: Pam McDowell @ pmcdowell@asd2.org or fax it to (864) 369-4006 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday prior to the scheduled meeting
District 2 also livestreams from their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/AndersonDistrictTwo/
SC Primary Elections
Primary Voting Matters. Your choice will run in the November Election.
District 5 School Board Meeting
District 5 School Board Meeting
ANDERSON DISTRICT
LAST meeting of the 25-26 School Year change from normal schedule on 3rd Tuesday unless otherwise posted on their website.
Currently scheduled for June 9th.
District 5 has open sign up to discuss concerns prior to the meeting.
In absence of posted rules, assume Robert’s Rules of Order. Limited minutes per speaker and pre-meeting sign up sheet.
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s June Social will be June 18th at 7 pm, Location TBD.
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!
District 1 School Board Meeting
District 1 School Board Meeting
WREN - WILLIAMSTON DISTRICT
Will meet on Tuesday, February 24 - per District 1 website.
In 2026, District 1 will meet on the last Tuesday each month - unless otherwise noted on their website
https://www.anderson1.org/o/asd1/page/about-board-meetings
NOTE: District 1 has special rules to add items to the agenda
Written Request needs to be submitted by NOON Thursday the week before the meeting.
Written Request should include:
Purpose of request
Name of person who will address the board
Contact person telephone number
General Meeting
General Meeting
All members are welcome! Come and be seen and heard! Help us build a stronger community in 2026!
General Meetings will be on the 2nd Saturday of the odd months in 2026, except December. Both the Executive and General Meetings will take place in January and December.
Library Board Meeting
Anderson County Library Board Meeting
Board meets every odd month on the 2nd Monday of the month. Currently all except May 2026 will be at the Main Library at 5:30 pm.
If you wish to speak, you must sign up before the meeting. If you wish to speak, plan ahead to be a few minutes early.
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s July Social will be July 16th at 7 pm, Location TBD.
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Open to all, but only Executive Committee Members will have a vote.
Please REMEMBER, Precinct Captains are Executive Committee Members. If you cannot attend, please contact your back up or Judith.
Executive Committee Meetings will be the 1st Saturday on even months in 2026.
SCDP Council of Black Democrats Sunday Dinner
SCDP Council of Black Democrats Sunday Dinner
Date and location to be determined.
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s August Social will be August 20th at 7 pm, Location TBD.
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!
General Meeting
General Meeting
All members are welcome! Come and be seen and heard! Help us build a stronger community in 2026!
General Meetings will be on the 2nd Saturday of the odd months in 2026, except December. Both the Executive and General Meetings will take place in January and December.
Library Board Meeting
Anderson County Library Board Meeting
Board meets every odd month on the 2nd Monday of the month. Currently all except May 2026 will be at the Main Library at 5:30 pm.
If you wish to speak, you must sign up before the meeting. If you wish to speak, plan ahead to be a few minutes early.
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s September Social will be September 17th at 7 pm, Location TBD.
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Open to all, but only Executive Committee Members will have a vote.
Please REMEMBER, Precinct Captains are Executive Committee Members. If you cannot attend, please contact your back up or Judith.
Executive Committee Meetings will be the 1st Saturday on even months in 2026.
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s October Social will be October 15th at 7 pm, Location TBD.
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!
Library Board Meeting
Anderson County Library Board Meeting
Board meets every odd month on the 2nd Monday of the month. Currently all except May 2026 will be at the Main Library at 5:30 pm.
If you wish to speak, you must sign up before the meeting. If you wish to speak, plan ahead to be a few minutes early.
General Meeting
General Meeting
All members are welcome! Come and be seen and heard! Help us build a stronger community in 2026!
General Meetings will be on the 2nd Saturday of the odd months in 2026, except December. Both the Executive and General Meetings will take place in January and December.
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s November Social will be November 19th at 7 pm, Location TBD.
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Open to all, but only Executive Committee Members will have a vote.
Please REMEMBER, Precinct Captains are Executive Committee Members. If you cannot attend, please contact your back up or Judith.
Executive Committee Meetings will be the 1st Saturday on even months in 2026.
Holiday Meet & Greet
Holiday Meet & Greet
All members are welcome! Come and mingle!
Bring friends or come and join us and get ready for a Great 2027!
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s December Social will be December 17th at 7 pm, Location TBD.
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Open to all, but only Executive Committee Members will have a vote.
Please REMEMBER, Precinct Captains are Executive Committee Members. If you cannot attend, please contact your back up or Judith.
Executive Committee Meetings will be the 1st Saturday on even months in 2026.
General Meeting
General Meeting
All members are welcome! Come and be seen and heard! Help us build a stronger community in 2026!
General Meetings will be on the 2nd Saturday of the odd months in 2026, except December. Both the Executive and General Meetings will take place in January and December.
Meet the Candidates
MEET and GREET Democratic Candidates:
Tonya Winbush - Candidate for Anderson City Council District 3
Brandon Brown - Primary Candidate for US Senator
Morningside Park Clean Up
ACDP Sponsors Morningside Park and meet quarterly to help beautify our community.
This quarter will be planting for the spring and doing a general clean up.
NOTE: There is limited parking, so you may need to park further down and walk a short distance down to the park.
Any questions? Contact Eleanor Walters.
African American READ-IN!
Celebrating Black History Month
African American READ-IN!
Cassie Owens Moore will lead the Read-In on the book, The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander.
Hosted by NCTE and Pendleton Area Advocates for Intellectual Freedom (PAAIF).
For additional information, contact PAAIF at news.paaif@gmail.com.
District 1 School Board Meeting
District 1 School Board Meeting
WREN - WILLIAMSTON DISTRICT
Will meet on Tuesday, February 24 - per District 1 website.
In 2026, District 1 will meet on the last Tuesday each month - unless otherwise noted on their website
https://www.anderson1.org/o/asd1/page/about-board-meetings
NOTE: District 1 has special rules to add items to the agenda
Written Request needs to be submitted by NOON Thursday the week before the meeting.
Written Request should include:
Purpose of request
Name of person who will address the board
Contact person telephone number
Abolish Ice & Defend the Constitution Rally
Abolish Ice & Defend the Constitution Rally
YOUR VOICE IS POWER
Poster making at 12 pm at the Westside Community Center
Sponsored by ACDP.
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s February Social will be February 19th at 7 pm at Magnetic South in Downtown Anderson.
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!
Letter Writing - Communications Committee
Contact Dr. Ernest Mackins to be added to the committee and the Monthly Zoom call.
District 5 School Board Meeting
District 5 School Board Meeting
ANDERSON DISTRICT
Meets on 3rd Tuesday unless otherwise posted on their website.
Currently scheduled for February 17th.
District 5 has open sign up to discuss concerns prior to the meeting.
In absence of posted rules, assume Robert’s Rules of Order. Limited minutes per speaker and pre-meeting sign up sheet.
A Moment of Black History Carried Forward
Celebrating Black History Month
Westside Community Center Board of Directors Presents:
A MOMENT of BLACK HISTORY CARRIED FORWARD: A Legacy Continues Passing the Torch of Leadership from Vision Built to Vision Elevated
Honoring Dr. Beatricee Thompson and Dr. Treca Deshields.
Business Attire. No Registration Required.
Refreshments will be served while they last.
For more infomation please call 864.260.1093.
Precinct Captains Meeting
Precinct Captains Meeting
Organizational and Informational Meeting
What is a Precinct Captain?
Training Materials
Precincts Areas
Get to Know Each Other
Establishing Goals for the Year
For additional information, contact Precinct Captain Chairperson, Robert Mecke.
District 4 School Board Meeting
District 4 School Board Meeting
PENDLETON DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday February 9th.
District 4 has open sign up to discuss concerns prior to the meeting.
Maximum speaking time per person is 3 minutes for a maximum of 30 minutes (10 speakers max).
Certain subjects are limited due to privacy reasons:
No personnel issues.
No Pending contractual issues.
No individual student concerns.
LONGER REQUESTS can be submitted in writing by NLT noon Monday, day of meeting. Requests will need to include:
Speaker’s Name
Speaker’s Organization (if applicable)
Speaker/Organization Address
Whether the speaker is a direct resident of District 4.
Purpose of Presentations.
LIMITED to 5 minutes unless Board agrees to longer time in advance.
***May be done privately, dependent upon the legal instances. Public access to these cases may be limited.
District 3 School Board Meeting
District 3 School Board Meeting
IVA DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday February 9th.
District 2 School Board Meeting
District 2 School Board Meeting
BELTON - HONEA PATH DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday February 9th. Board Room at the District 2 Administrative Offices.
District 2 meets the 2nd Monday except July and December.
NOTE: District 2 Guidelines if wishing to address the Board can be found here:
https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=anderson2&s=238888
*Written Request MUST be submitted by Friday 4 pm, week before the meeting you wish to speak at.
FORM required:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2705/ACSD/2173211/Public_Participation_Form_BEDH-E.pdf
MUST be SUBMITTED to: Pam McDowell @ pmcdowell@asd2.org or fax it to (864) 369-4006 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday prior to the scheduled meeting
District 2 also livestreams from their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/AndersonDistrictTwo/
Abbeville Democrats Eat & Greet
Hot Dog & Bake Sale
Hot dog - $7, 2 Hot Dogs $10, includes cole slaw, beans and drink
Starting at 1:00 PM: Meet local, State and Federal Candidates - with Q&A including:
Jermaine Johnson, Candidate for SC Governor
Sylvia Wright, Candidate for SC State Superintendent of Education
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Open to all, but only Executive Committee Members will have a vote.
Please REMEMBER, Precinct Captains are Executive Committee Members. If you cannot attend, please contact your back up or Judith.
Executive Committee Meetings will be the 1st Saturday on even months in 2026.
PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed Gas Power Plant in Anderson
Per South Carolina Environmental Law Project:
WHAT STAGE is the Project at?
The Public Service Commission is currently reviewing Duke Energy's application. The PSC will ultimately decide whether this project meets South Carolina's legal standards for environmental compatibility, public necessity and financial viability.
WHERE?
The proposed site is located in an area with high population density, including the largest employers on that side of town on Masters Blvd, Homeland Park and the downtown area.
Exact proposed location is the east side of Hwy 81, south of Masters Blvd, north of Travis Road, just west of Upstate Mechanical Solutions.
WHAT'S Being Proposed
Duke Energy is seeking approval to construct a 1,365-megawatt combined-cycle gas power plant on nearly 200 acres of undeveloped land in Anderson County, with streams and wetlands, and in close proximity to homes, schools and city limits.
The project would include:
Two gas turbine generators
Two heat recovery steam generators
One steam turbine generator
The estimated cost of the project is $3.2 billion. Duke Energy formally began the approval process on October 30, 2025, when it submitted an application to the South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSC) for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Convenience and Necessity (CECPCN) – a required step before other permits are applied for and construction can begin.
HOW COULD THIS AFFECT YOU?
Community Health Risks, Cost for Duke Power Customers, Environmental Impact and more…
~ This type of gas plant would expose the surrounding community to fine particulate matter, a harmful form of air pollution linked to aggravated asthma, heart attacks, chronic bronchitis, reduced lung function in children and chronic lung issues have been observed in adults with continuous long term exposure. Most adverse effects have been observed in children and the elderly.
~ The project is an estimated $3.2B which costs would most likely be passed on to local customers.
~ The placement both affects the southern part of the city and the long term rural character of the area.
~ Large energy sources like this are rarely “stand alone”. They are built so they can used to bring data centers that need massive amounts of water, increased hazardous material waste, and large amounts of CO2 emissions which can present mild to severe health concerns, especially so close to very densely populated area.
~ A plant of this size is expected to create an average of 30 jobs. Any subsequent data centers that might pop up following the completion can range on average from 20 to 100.
~ The particulate matter has up to a 9 mile radius, posing health risks to the densely populated Homeland Park area and southern portion of the Downtown area, Starr (6 miles), West Anderson Airport (8 miles), Iva (11 miles) and Honea Path (down wind 18 miles).
read more on the health risks of Particulate Matter here…
read more on the health risks of CO2 Emissions here…
WANT to Speak at the Meeting?
Sign up here…
District 1 School Board Meeting
District 1 School Board Meeting
WREN - WILLIAMSTON DISTRICT
Will meet on Tuesday, January 27 - per District 1 website.
In 2026, District 1 will start meeting on the last Tuesday each month - unless otherwise noted on their website
https://www.anderson1.org/o/asd1/page/about-board-meetings
NOTE: District 1 has special rules to add items to the agenda
Written Request needs to be submitted by NOON Thursday the week before the meeting.
Written Request should include:
Purpose of request
Name of person who will address the board
Contact person telephone number
Friends of the Park Meeting
Friends of the Park - Anderson County
ACDP Elenor Walters has requested interested members attend.
Anderson County Councilman Glenn Davis will be holding a community meeting about Morningside Park at Rock Hill Baptist Church. Please consider attending this opportunity to help shape the future of the park.
District 5 School Board Meeting
District 5 School Board Meeting
ANDERSON DISTRICT
Meets on 3rd Tuesday unless otherwise posted on their website.
Currently scheduled for January 20th.
District 5 has open sign up to discuss concerns prior to the meeting.
In absence of posted rules, assume Robert’s Rules of Order. Limited minutes per speaker and pre-meeting sign up sheet.
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s January Social will be January 15th at 7 pm at Magnetic South Brewery on Main Street.
Family friendly location - Games - Pizza - Dog Friendly
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!
District 4 School Board Meeting
District 4 School Board Meeting
PENDLETON DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday January 12th.
District 4 has open sign up to discuss concerns prior to the meeting.
Maximum speaking time per person is 3 minutes for a maximum of 30 minutes (10 speakers max).
Certain subjects are limited due to privacy reasons:
No personnel issues.
No Pending contractual issues.
No individual student concerns.
LONGER REQUESTS can be submitted in writing by NLT noon Monday, day of meeting. Requests will need to include:
Speaker’s Name
Speaker’s Organization (if applicable)
Speaker/Organization Address
Whether the speaker is a direct resident of District 4.
Purpose of Presentations.
LIMITED to 5 minutes unless Board agrees to longer time in advance.
***May be done privately, dependent upon the legal instances. Public access to these cases may be limited.
District 3 School Board Meeting
District 3 School Board Meeting
IVA DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday January 12th.
Library Board Meeting
Anderson County Library Board Meeting
Board meets every odd month on the 2nd Monday of the month. Currently all except May 2026 will be at the Main Library at 5:30 pm.
If you wish to speak, you must sign up before the meeting. If you wish to speak, plan ahead to be a few minutes early.
District 2 School Board Meeting
District 2 School Board Meeting
BELTON - HONEA PATH DISTRICT
Will meet on Monday January 12th. Board Room at the District 2 Administrative Offices.
District 2 meets the 2nd Monday except July and December.
NOTE: District 2 Guidelines if wishing to address the Board can be found here:
https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=anderson2&s=238888
*Written Request MUST be submitted by Friday 4 pm, week before the meeting you wish to speak at.
FORM required:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2705/ACSD/2173211/Public_Participation_Form_BEDH-E.pdf
MUST be SUBMITTED to: Pam McDowell @ pmcdowell@asd2.org or fax it to (864) 369-4006 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday prior to the scheduled meeting
District 2 also livestreams from their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/AndersonDistrictTwo/
General Meeting
General Meeting
SPEAKER: Courtney McClain for Congress - SC 4th Congressional District
https://www.mcclainforsc.com/about
Regular general meeting to follow.
All members are welcome! Come and be seen and heard! Help us build a stronger community in 2026!
General Meetings will be on the 2nd Saturday of the odd months in 2026, except December. Both the Executive and General Meetings will take place in January and December.
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Open to all, but only Executive Committee Members will have a vote.
Please REMEMBER, Precinct Captains are Executive Committee Members. If you cannot attend, please contact your back up or Judith.
Executive Meetings will be held on the 1st Saturday of even months in 2026.
Monthly Social
Meet, Mingle and Make a Difference
ADCP’s December Social will be December 18th at 7 pm at the Carolina Bauernhaus in Anderson.
Meet and mingle every 3rd Thursday. Check here for the locations each month!
Progress Starts Here!