Letter from the Editor Wow. It’s hard to believe we are celebrating our one year anniversary at Anderson Magazine! Our first issue was the November/December issue of 2014, and we could not have done it without the support of this community. From the advertisers to the readers to those who let us distribute our magazine in their places of business, we are so thankful for your support over this past year. I think this current issue is a great one to present to you after a year of growing, changing and trying to improve For you animal lovers, make sure to read our Pets Are People, Too article. I am a borderline “crazy cat lady,” so I was really excited about this article. You’ll hear heartwarming stories of people who have gone above and beyond for their pets and how pets have influenced their humans’ lives.
A picture perfect moment with Jackson Walker of Walker Animal Hospital and Milly, the Boykin Spaniel owned by Hannah McCullough
We also have an amazing holiday shopping guide from all local stores! Did you know that when you spend $100 at a local business, roughly $68 of those dollars stay in your own community? If you spend the same at a non-local business (could be a local location of a national chain), only $43 stay in the local community. Online shopping? Zero. Check out the story that gives ideas for men, women and kids and keeps it right here in our own neighborhood. And while we’re talking dollars and cents, take a minute to read about the local banking industry. From name changes to location changes to interest rates and more, learn about what’s happening in Anderson County with our financial institutions. Thanks again for a great first year, Anderson County! I’m looking forward to many more!
~April
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November/December 2015