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Election Day comes Nov. 8 as local, state and federal offices are up for grabs when voters take to the polls, but voters in South Carolina don't have to wait until November to cast their ballots.

Because of a new law passed earlier this year, voters in South Carolina can vote in person any time from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays between Oct. 24 and Nov. 8. They need only show up with a photo ID or voter-registration card at an early voting center in their county of residence.

In Anderson County, those early voting centers are:

Of course, early voters, like others, must be registered to vote. It requires state-issued identification. Voters must be registered at least 30 days prior to an election in order to vote in that election.

You can register to vote online at scvotes.gov, in person at the Anderson County Board of Voter Registration and Elections office on 301 N. Main Street or by mail at P.O Box 8002 Anderson SC, 29622. You can also call 864-260-4035 for more information.

Here's more you should know about this year's general election:

Voter guide:A guide to voter rights in South Carolina. What you need to know before you cast a ballot

More:Early voting is biggest expansion of voting rights in recent South Carolina history

Absentee voting in SC

Voters who want to cast absentee ballots must request an application from their local election office by phone, mail or in person. Applicants must provide their name, date of birth and last four digits of their Social Security number.

Voters will be mailed their ballots, and the ballots must be returned to their local election office between Oct. 24 and Nov. 5 before 5 p.m. prior to Election Day. Voters must present a photo ID when returning the ballot to the office.

When to vote on Election Day

Voting on Nov. 8 runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., though anyone in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote no matter how long it takes them to cast their ballot.

Where to vote in Anderson County

Anderson County will have 81 precincts open for voting that Tuesday. Visit scvotes.sc.gov for a full list of polling places, or call the election office at 864-260-4035.

To find your individual polling place using your name and birthday, visit scvotes.sc.gov.

Who's on the ballot in SC

Every registered voter in the nation can vote in races like presidential elections. Anyone in South Carolina can vote in races like for governor and the state's U.S. Senate election. For local races, however, where elected officials represent residents of distinct areas within the bounds of the state, voting eligibility is determined by location of residence.

Some races cross county and city lines.

To know the races and candidates on your specific ballot ahead of time, visit scvotes.gov, where you can type in your name, birthday and county to see a sample ballot.

Races on the ballot in Anderson County for 2022 election

Governor and Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina

Secretary of State

State Treasurer

Attorney General of South Carolina

Comptroller General

State Superintendent of Education

Commissioner of Agriculture

U.S. Senate

U.S. House of Representatives, District 3

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 6

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 7

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 8

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 9

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 10

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 11

Probate Judge

Auditor

Anderson County Council, District 1

Anderson County Council, District 2

Anderson County Council, District 3

Anderson County Council, District 4

Anderson County Council, District 5

Anderson County Council, District 6

Anderson County Council, District 7

Soil and Water District Commission

Anderson School District 1 Board of Trustees, Area 5

Anderson School District 1 Board of Trustees, Area 4

Anderson School District 1 Board of Trustees, Area 1

Anderson School District 1 Board of Trustees, Area 7

Anderson School District 2 Board of Trustees, At-Large

Anderson School District 2 Board of Trustees, Area 3

Anderson School District 2 Board of Trustees, Area 4

Anderson School District 3 Board of Trustees, Area 1

Anderson School District 3 Board of Trustees, At-Large

Anderson School District 3 Board of Trustees, Area 4

Anderson School District 4 Board of Trustees, Area 2

Anderson School District 4 Board of Trustees, Area 4

Anderson School District 4 Board of Trustees, Area 5

Anderson School District 5 Board of Trustees, Area 1

Anderson School District 5 Board of Trustees, Area 2

Anderson School District 5 Board of Trustees, Area 5

Anderson School District 5 Board of Trustees, Area 6

Anderson School District 3, At-Large

Anderson School District 5 Board of Trustees, At-Large

Anderson County Board of Education, Area 1

Anderson County Board of Education, Area 3

Anderson County Board of Education, Area 4

Anderson County Board of Education, Area 6

Watershed Conservation District, Big Creek

Watershed Conservation District, Broadmouth Creek

Watershed Conservation District, Brushy Creek

Watershed Conservation District, Three and Twenty

Fire District Commissioner, Piedmont Public Service Area

Public Service District, Homeland Park Water and Sewer

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$200 million investment will create 350 new jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s $200 million investment will create 350 new jobs.

Bosch’s operations are divided into four business sectors: mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods and energy, and building technology. As a leading Internet of Things (IoT) provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0 and connected mobility.

Located at 4421 S.C. Highway 81 in Anderson, the Bosch facility will be the company’s first production operation of fuel cell technology in the United States. The fuel cell stacks produced will drive hydrogen-powered Class 8 trucks in the next few years. The Bosch expansion includes capital upgrades to the Anderson campus, where an estimated 147,000 square feet of floorspace will be developed to manufacture the fuel cell stacks, as well as support clean room and climate-controlled environments required for quality-critical processes. Fuel cell stack production is planned for 2026.

Individuals interested in joining the Bosch team should visit the company’s careers page.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project.

QUOTES“The hydrogen economy holds great promise and at Bosch we are all in. This is a significant milestone as we announce the first fuel-cell related production for Bosch in the U.S. to support the growing demand from our customers as part of a diverse approach to powertrain technology.” – Bosch North America President Mike Mansuetti

“Helping Bosch to be among the first to commercialize fuel cell stack production in the U.S. speaks to the strength of our manufacturing industry and workforce. We are grateful for Bosch’s commitment to our state and look forward to strengthening our partnership.” – Gov. Henry McMaster

“Fuel cells have been a promising technology for many years, and it is fitting that this technology is coming to South Carolina where our manufacturing strength has helped many companies bring new innovations to the market. We applaud Bosch for another successful expansion in Anderson County.” – Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“The investment and jobs provided by this new technology are significant for Anderson County and for our long-standing collaboration with Bosch as one of the largest local employers.” – Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn

FIVE FAST FACTS

Bosch has announced a $200 million investment that's to create 350 jobs and bring exclusive fuel-cell technology to its manufacturing facility in Anderson County. The expansion is to begin by 2026.

Position openings will include operators, engineers and technicians with competitive pay hired throughout the Anderson site, according to the company. Officials plan to hire from across the region, through recruiting programs with Tri-County Technical College and internally, according to Suzana Cizmic, plant manager.

"The gain of fuel-cells tech is like winning the Super Bowl, offering an extremely bright and exciting future to our associates," said Christian Kolzem, senior vice president and technical plant manager for the company.

The facility just off Interstate 85 on State 81 between Anderson and Greenville will see a 147,000-square-foot upgrade to a building previously purchased in 2018 for manufacturing and necessary space.

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"For years, the Anderson associates have developed expertise in producing electronics and sensors, competencies that are very applicable to the fuel-cell stack," said Mike Mansuetti, president of Bosch in North America. "The hydrogen economy holds great promise."

Fuel-cell technology uses hydrogen to create electricity when combined with oxygen, and it powers certain large trucks.

Anderson's location will be one of the few sites that the company uses for the production for fuel-cell stacks, officials said.

"We will serve the entire North American market, and we are spearheading this technology," Kolzem said.

Bosch recently announced a $1 billion global investment to develop mobile fuel-cell technologies by 2024.

"A fuel cell works similar to a battery," said David Crews, manufacturing director. "The only difference is a battery runs down and needs to be recharged, and with fuel cell, as long as you supply oxygen and hydrogen together, you're going to be able to produce electricity."

Bosch is a mobility solutions and industrial and energy technology supplier. It has more than 400 locations and 400,000 employees worldwide.

Bosch Anderson currently employs nearly 1,200 associates.

"The nurturing culture and advanced technology makes the Anderson family," Cizmic said.

"We offer an extremely competitive salary range to our associates," Kolzem said. "This is why we are able to attract top talent to our facilities."

Upgrades in Anderson will also include a new entry gate and security building, with the possibility of expanding to a new building if work continues to increase.

"This investment and jobs provided by this new technology are significant for Anderson County and for our longstanding collaboration with Bosch as one of the largest local employers," said Tommy Dunn, Anderson County Council chairman.

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ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – 164 people will be laid off when FRÄNKISCHE closes its facility in Anderson County by the end of the year.

According to the company, it will do a phased shutdown of its facility throughout the year and will officially close its doors in December.

The pipe manufacturing company first came to Anderson County in 2003. It became their North American headquarters.

In 2013, FRÄNKISCHE expanded its facility and invested $5 million in the county.

County Administrator Rusty Burns said the company did not give a reason for why it is shutting down its plant.

“The Anderson County Council is going to do everything they can to lessen that shock,” said Burns.

Burns said the county is speaking with the employees who will be impacted and plans on hosting a job fair.

“We will bring existing industries in Anderson County, and those people will be invited to that job fair,” explained Burns. “They will be able to walk around and talk to these different companies to see where they would like to go and who might be a good fit for them.”

While the shock of losing a job can be tough, Burns said he is confident many of the employees will find new jobs quickly.

“Probably every one of them have very, very marketable skills,” said Burns. “If you have a good work record and have worked there for a period of time, you’re going to be a hot commodity. There are going to be a lot of people who would like to have you join their team.”

FRÄNKISCHE provided the following statement:

In the course of the worldwide dynamic development of electromobility in the automotive sector, we plan to bundle our competencies at our locations in Europe, China, and Mexico in the future. As a result, FRÄNKISCHE plans to close the facility in Anderson (South Carolina, USA) by the end of the second quarter of 2023 and relocate production to other sites in Europe and Mexico. This will affect around 208 employees and contractors. The Sales and Engineering office of FRÄNKISCHE USA, LP in Rochester Hills (Michigan, USA) is to remain unaffected.

The employees and contractors in the Anderson facility were informed of the closure plans on February 6, 2023. The business relocation will be accompanied by layoffs in a socially responsible manner over the next few months. In addition to severance payments, employees will receive support in the form of consultation on job applications and interviews to help transition into gainful employment with a new company.

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