Ribbon Cutting for Upstate Heat

On Wednesday, June 20, at 11:00 a.m., the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Anderson, South Carolina's Upstate Heat professional basketball team and help welcome two recently signed local stars; Westside High graduate Kyreen Sadler and Anderson University standout Trey Britton to the Heat's 2nd season.

This press event will introduce local media, dignitaries, and business owners to the team's vision for the organization and special announcements regarding the Upstate Heat season.

The World Basketball Association (WBA) league is steadily gaining momentum as the teams are developing throughout the Southeastern states including; Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, and North Carolina. This event is set to take place at the City of Anderson Recreation Center located at 1107 North Murray Avenue in Anderson, where the community and media can meet the official 2012 lineup.

For more information on the Upstate Heat, please call Trea Davenport at 678-327-8281 or visit www.wbaheat.com