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Chicken Basket, a popular meat and three restaurant on State Highway 24 built by Jeff and Ashley Pittman since 1999, will close on Friday, Sept.

18. The longtime eatery has been a favorite for local diners.

Parents and alumni gathered at a Tuesday board meeting when Project Challenge Playhouse discovered its North Main Street building was closed due to district concerns over ADA, asbestos, and aging facilities.

The nearly 40-year-old theater—serving students for decades—now seeks alternative district spaces to give students time to adjust.

Low water levels at Lake Hartwell due to drought have forced anglers to seek new, shallow fishing spots.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is maintaining the lower level while working on the dike — officials expect fish numbers to remain steady.

City officials approved a new Unified Development Ordinance to guide downtown growth, updating tree and sign regulations while Main Street paving is scheduled for early 2027 plus planning for workforce housing and pedestrian zones moves forward.

The ordinance lays groundwork for a connected trail system and renewed business activity.

AnMed Health resumed full operations today after a cybersecurity incident in July — patients can now use MyChart and reschedule postponed appointments at AnMed hospitals and physician practices.

A skunk near Daniel Drive and Williford Road tested positive for rabies and potentially exposed one person, who was referred for care this week—marking the ninth rabid animal reported in the county this year.