The book "Honea Path Milestones" 1976 was commissioned by Mayor W. K. "Bill" Williams and Town Council members H. T. "Tommy" Leverette, William E. "Billy" Gilmer, Cecil R. Cowan, Mansell Bridwell, Lee Beasley, and Curtis P. Jackson as part of the towns Bicentennial celebration. Authors of the 1st Honea Path Milestones were J. Pete Dugan, now deceased, C. A. "June" Ragsdale and Louise Graham Ervin, now deceased.

The purpose of the Honea Path Milestones was to preserve for future generations all that has been written and accumulated. Awareness of our heritage and the fact that we, too are making history. A concerted effort was made to accumulate as much vital information about our town as was available. Many contributions of information was contributed by citizens making this a town wide project.

The Honea Path Milestones 1992 which was an addition to the 1st edition was commissioned by Mayor William E. "Billy" Gilmer and the Town Council: Gary Branyon, Jasper Johnson, Hack Lollis, Bettye Mattison, Lollis Meyers and Mack Robinson.

The second edition was dedicated to the memory of Louise Graham Ervin (March 16, 1920 – March 11, 1992). Her last contribution to the community was this updated edition of Honea Path Milestones. Louise mailed the final draft of the Milestones to the publisher two days before a traffic automobile accident took her life.

The 1992 edition of the Honea Path Milestones are available for purchase at the Town Hall, Clerk’s Office for $25.00 each.

Linda Johnston DeShields of Honea Path was the first female Clerk of Court for Anderson County in 1988.  Four Honea Path residents held the office of Clerk of Court prior to 1988.  They include: James N. Pearman, John C. Taylor, and E. L. “Pete” Griffin.

House of Representatives: John W. Ashley, T. L. Clinkscales, Olin D. Johnston, Malcolm J. Shirley, John B. Drexler, Raymond Mattison, William C. Johnston,  Fred T. Moore 1951 to 1980;  Tom J. Ervin; 1981 - 1984; Ronnie Townsend  1985 to 2006, Mike Gambrell 2006 to present.

Circuit Court Judge : Tom J. Ervin

U.S. Senator: Olin D. Johnston from 1944 – 1965

U.S. Congress: John C. Taylor from 1932 – 1938

Anderson County Sheriff: Joe M. H. Ashley, W. A. Clamp, E. E. “Duck” Cooley

Air Corps Captain Joe Shirley Anderson was the first Honea Path native to enter the Air Corps in 1927.

The 1982 Honey Soppin' festival  featured Mac Magaha and Porter Wagoner & Nashville Band.  The idea and name “Honey Soppin” was an effect of Civitan member Frank Williams and Fred T. Moore. Big John Broom and his carnival crew from Belton provided rides, cotton candy, candy apples and all the fix-en's. Generation of participation from community residents was the purpose of the event. This event was a tremendous success and has continued to be a part of Honea Path. The 1982 Honey Soppin' was one of the first festivals in South Carolina. Through the years the festival name has been changed to The Fall Festival ... but always, always there is a Honey Soppin' Contest. The Honea Path Merchants Association have taken responsibility of the Fall Festival events.

The Honea Path Chronicle was founded in 1894 by L. Y. Moore. A couple years later, Mr. Moore’s brother, George Ester Moore, took over publishing responsibilities.  Fred T. Moore (no relation) bought the paper in 1945.  Mr. Moore published the paper until July 1981 when William C. Meade, publisher of The Journal in Williamston and Jerry Alexander and Ben Bagwell of the Pickens Sentinel bought the paper.   In 1984, Fred Moore assumed ownership again and sold the paper to Dan Branyon, publisher of the Ware Shoals Observer.   After 8 years at the helm, Mr. Branyon sold the paper to The Belton News, Inc. on May 27, 1992  and shortly thereafter the Belton News and Honea Path Chronicle were combined as

The News Chronicle.

The News Chronicle was bought by Elaine Ellison Rider in June 1994 and continues a long tradition in the  Belton and Honea Path area for providing pertinent local information.