40,000 fans attend two-day Upstate music festival, 211 treated for heat-related issues

More than 40,000 fans attended the two-day Rock the Country music festival July 25-26 at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center, according to concert promoters.

The event featured Kid Rock and Nickelback as headliners, drawing thousands of fans to see their favorite bands perform live.

According to Josh Hawkins, Director of Emergency Management, the heat index reached 104 degrees during the Rock the Country Music Festival…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS