Anne Eller

2025-2026 Bill 1107: Anne Eller - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 1107
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Garrett
Document Path: SR-0621KM-AMB26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on April 9, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on April 9, 2026
Summary: Anne Eller
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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4/9/2026

Senate

Introduced and adopted (
Senate Journal-page 2
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
04/09/2026

A
senate
RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Anne Eller for her
outstanding service to broadcasting and to extend sincere appreciation for her
dedication to the citizens of Greenwood County and the State of South Carolina.

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Anne Eller for faithfully
serving the Lakelands region as a broadcaster, journalist, and community
advocate; and

W
hereas, in 2007, Ms.
Eller purchased WLMA Radio, and, in 2010, she became the owner of WCRS Radio. Under
her leadership, WCRS Radio has become an integral and trusted media platform in
the Lakelands and remains one of the few independently owned radio stations in
South Carolina; and

W
hereas, she is widely
known as "The Voice of Greenwood," a distinction earned through her decades of
covering local, state, and national issues with integrity, compassion, courage,
and thoughtful inquiry; and

W
hereas, her
award-winning program, "Meet Me at the Diner," established in 2007, is the
longest-running local radio talk show in Greenwood and has featured hundreds of
interviews with elected officials, military leaders, community advocates,
business owners, artists, and national figures; and

W
hereas, Ms. Eller is
the recipient of multiple STAR Awards from the South Carolina Broadcasters
Association, including honors for Radio Show of the Year and Commercial
Production, reflecting her professional excellence in broadcasting; and

W
hereas, during the
COVID-19 pandemic, she led a community-wide peanut butter drive that collected
and distributed more than six thousand pounds of peanut butter for families in
need through The Salvation Army; and

W
hereas, Ms. Eller launched
and expanded the annual "Be the Heart of the Holidays" Toy Drive in partnership
with The Salvation Army and Greenwood school districts, collecting thousands of
toys, books, and bicycles for children in need; and

W
hereas, Ms. Eller also
created the Boom Box Parade for the Burton Center, providing individuals with
disabilities the opportunity to participate in a beloved annual holiday parade
tradition; and

W
hereas, throughout her
career, she has been a steadfast supporter of veterans and military families,
working alongside the Greenwood County Veterans Center, MOAA, and Wreaths
Across America, and using her platform to elevate the needs of those who have
served our nation; and

W
hereas, a valuable
source of information and connection for her community, Ms. Eller hosted an on-air
job fair during a time of workforce crisis, provided live coverage of major
political conventions and statewide events, and ensured that the citizens of
Greenwood remain informed and engaged; and

W
hereas, through
initiatives such as "Blues in the Schools," in partnership with Greenwood
Performing Arts, she has helped bring music education and cultural history into
local classrooms; and

W
hereas, after the
devastation of Hurricane Helene, WCRS Radio was on the air for many extra hours
with Ms. Eller providing critical information on local services and support
when communication from other media outlets was limited or unavailable; and

W
hereas, Ms. Eller's
career exemplifies the highest standards of journalism, civic leadership,
entrepreneurship, and compassion, and her work continues to positively impact
the lives of countless citizens in Greenwood County and beyond; and

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that
Ms. Eller has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.
Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
Senate
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
Senate
, by this resolution,
recognize and honor Anne Eller for her outstanding service to broadcasting and
extend sincere appreciation for her dedication to the citizens of Greenwood
County and the State of South Carolina.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Anne Eller.

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