Anderson County: A Year in the Life Volume I: January - June

What happens when you look at the history of a location one day at a time? That is what historian and author Brian Scott wanted to learn so he took a look at his own hometown for the answer. Anderson County: A Year in the Life chronicles the events of a rural county in South Carolina. From the treaty that established its borders, to the dedication of courthouses and the execution of criminals, Anderson has seen it all. Murders, suicides, and arsonists. Fairs, parades, and galas. Here are over one hundred stories, one for each day from January 1 to June 30 that tell the story of Anderson County: A Year in the Life.

April 2, 1902 – Deputy Chief James A. Dillingham Named Anderson's Chief of
Police Just two days after the death of Anderson's police chief, John W.
Dillingham, the city council announced that his successor had been selected. On
April 2 ...