Kevin Bryant

Several hundred gathered Thursday morning at the Grand Opening of Walgreen’s new distribution center in Anderson. This facility now employs over 700 people. Interestingly, over 200 employees will be people with disabilities and special needs. This category shows 95% unemployment. Walgreen’s has done the community a great service by extending a helping hand to our citizens with limited abilities. There are two agencies that play a significant role in this partnership: Anderson County Disabilities and Special Needs Board – This board serves people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation Department – This department serves people with a wide range of disabilities, including physical and mental health conditions.

Take a look at these 3 “finalists” for our new license plates. I really don’t care for any of them, but if you want to you can vote on your favorite.

Take a look at these 3 “finalists” for our new license plates. I really don’t care for any of them, but if you want to you can vote on your favorite.

On Monday June 19, Whitehall Road will be closed at the railroad crossing for an upgrade of the railway crossing. This is the crossing just before 28 by-pass. Detours will be from McGee Road to 28 by-pass (Pearman Dairy Rd.)

On Monday June 19, Whitehall Road will be closed at the railroad crossing for an upgrade of the railway crossing. This is the crossing just before 28 by-pass. Detours will be from McGee Road to 28 by-pass (Pearman Dairy Rd.)