Anderson, SC Daily Briefing for February 7, 2026

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Anderson, SC — February 7, 2026 — Festival canceled, deputies flag email scam, and investigators probe late‑night stabbing in Anderson County.


Anderson Daily Briefing

Good morning, Anderson. Here is a quick look at the biggest local stories and a few things happening around town as you start Saturday, February 7.

Rock the Country festival drops Anderson date

The Rock the Country music festival will no longer stop in Anderson this summer. The two day event had been scheduled for July 25–26 at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center, with a lineup that included Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Creed, Shinedown, Brantley Gilbert, Ludacris and others. County officials say organizers removed the Anderson shows from the tour after recent artist withdrawals and described the change as disappointing for a community that has hosted the festival the past two years. Ticket holders are being offered either a transfer to another city on the tour with a merchandise credit or a full refund, depending on their preference. Local leaders say they are already working on other major events to fill the summer calendar.

Deputies warn of email scam targeting funding requests

The Anderson County Sheriffs Office is alerting residents to a new email scam aimed at people who have requested community funding from county government. The messages appear to come from planning and zoning staff and use official looking county letterhead, claiming that a funding request has been approved. The email then instructs the recipient to send money to the county before funds can be released, which authorities stress is not how legitimate county business is conducted. Officials urge residents to verify messages by calling county offices directly, watch for emails that do not come from an andersoncountysc.org address, and make payments only through certified mail or the official online portal.

Stabbing investigation on Challenge Court

Deputies are investigating a Friday night stabbing that left one person hurt in Anderson County. Investigators believe a fight between two people along Challenge Court escalated when one person was struck with a bottle and the other was stabbed. The injured person later took themselves to a hospital for treatment. Deputies say they are interviewing the two individuals believed to be involved and have not indicated any broader threat to the public while the case is still under investigation.

Around town and weekend events

Sports fans are converging on the Civic Center of Anderson for the Tiger Classic, a daylong event drawing teams and families from across the region. Local business and civic groups are also highlighting weekend activities, including a Pink Walk and timed 5K fun run listed on the area business calendar, as well as several education and networking events scheduled through the month. If you plan to be out, give yourself extra time around the Civic Center and downtown corridors, and check with organizers for any last minute schedule or weather related changes.

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