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Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer You may have noticed Anderson's three White Jones Hardware locations have a new name.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cedric Johnson (52) celebrates taking down Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) in the second

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer Belton's top stories of the year include the partnership with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office to provide

West Pelzer Mayor Jim Riddle had a busy first year in office, as the town experience growth in housing and businesses and the need for public services.

Green Pond Landing and Events Center has become an economic engine for the local economy generating more than $116 million in the past decade from international, national and regional fishing events. “The tenth anniversary of Green Pond Landing and Events Center is a great day for Anderson County,” said Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns. “We knew the lake was an overlooked and important resource for the county, and Green Pond has been a major part of proving we were right.”

In 1947, Mike Vandiver had only one request from Santa: a model train set. Vandiver said it was at Sears, back when the store was just behind the square in downtown Anderson, and he still has a photo of him with the Jolly Old Elf to commemorate the event.

The Cheney Mill reclamation and renovation is well on the way to completing, offering a new residential and retail district and extending downtown. The cleanup of the Pendleton Oil Mill was completed, and plans in the works for what will develop on that property. The historic Queen Street Project is nearly complete with updated sidewalks, lighting and landscaping, and the events drew record crowds to the town.

Also tonight, Jupiter and Saturn will appear so closely aligned in our sky that they will look like a double planet. This close approach is called a conjunction. The 'Christmas Star' as Jupiter and Saturn come closer than they have in centuries and since it's happening just in time for Christmas, many are giving it the nickname of the "Christmas Star."

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer Give the gift that needs no wrapping

While most of us will celebrate Christmas on Wednesday, many of our neighbors will begin the celebration of Hanukkah.