Anderson Sworn in to Kingstree Town Council

New councilman takes office after defeating incumbent in November election

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Edward Anderson was officially sworn in as the Kingstree District 3 councilman at the regular meeting of Kingstree Town Council on Tuesday, February 16. Anderson defeated incumbent Chris Williams in the November election. The council also heard public concerns about blighted properties and increased homelessness, and considered funding requests during the latest session.

Why it matters

Anderson's election represents a change in local leadership for Kingstree's District 3, as he defeated the incumbent Chris Williams. The council also addressed pressing community issues like blight and homelessness, underscoring the town's efforts to address quality of life concerns.

The details

At the council meeting, resident Monica Murdaugh asked for an update on the demolition timeline for blighted properties, citing a large, burned house in her neighborhood. Council members acknowledged a demolition budget exists and said more details would be provided soon. Juantia Green, president of Mary's Angels Independent Living, requested financial support to help renovate an additional property and expand capacity at the homeless shelter, which is currently full. The council advised Green to complete the paperwork required to begin the town's donation process. Donna Brown-Cumbee, center executive director for the new Williamsburg Community YMCA, requested town funding to help secure a dedicated portable pool for swim safety programming, noting the current shared pool had to turn away many children last year due to time limitations.

  • Edward Anderson was officially sworn in as the Kingstree District 3 councilman at the regular meeting of Kingstree Town Council on Tuesday, February 16.
  • Anderson defeated incumbent Chris Williams in the November election.

The players

Edward Anderson

The new Kingstree District 3 councilman who was sworn in after defeating incumbent Chris Williams in the November election.

Chris Williams

The previous Kingstree District 3 councilman who was defeated by Edward Anderson in the November election.

Monica Murdaugh

A Kingstree resident who asked the council for an update on the demolition timeline for blighted properties in her neighborhood.

Juantia Green

The president of Mary's Angels Independent Living, a homeless shelter in Kingstree that is currently full and requested financial support from the town to help renovate an additional property and expand capacity.

Donna Brown-Cumbee

The center executive director for the new Williamsburg Community YMCA, who requested town funding to help secure a dedicated portable pool for swim safety programming.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Anderson's election represents a change in local leadership for Kingstree's District 3, while the council's discussions on blight, homelessness, and community programs highlight the town's efforts to address pressing quality of life issues for residents.