Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The Clemson chapter of Turning Point USA issued a statement regarding a recent effort to highlight what takes place at some universities, not necessarily Clemson, in terms of admission and affirmative action. On Wednesday, the chapter was selling cookies at an affirmative action bake sale. TPUSA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “identify, educate, train, and organize students […]
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A year after they arrived, some 50 refugees from Afghanistan are said to have adjusted well to their new lives in Clemson, according to a statement by Mayor Robert Halfacre. He said the Afghanis have landed well-paying jobs which allow them to support themselves and their families. Many of the refugees, however, are single men who directly supported US operations […]
Read moreAnderson County Firefighters responded to a fatal house fire at 132 Old Denver Road in the Centerville Community just before 11:00pm Wednesday night. Crews were on scene until 4:35am this Thursday morning. A victim who died in the fire has not yet been identified, according to officials. An investigation is underway by Anderson County Fire, the Coroner and Law Enforcement.
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Seneca City Council met for a short work session in Council Chambers at City Hall Tuesday night. Administrator Scott Moulder said that representatives of Senior Gather, who use space at the Shave Rec Complex for meetings, appeared before the council to thank them for the use of the facility… Mr. Moulder also said the Seneca Fire Department also approached the […]
Read moreAn Easley man remains in jail today, at the Oconee County Detention Center, after his bond was denied on charges of Kidnapping and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. 35 year old Jeremy David Barnes, of Rotterdam Road, will appear before a Circuit Court Judge, at a later time, regarding his bond. Barnes was booked into the Oconee County […]
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Seneca City Council met for a short work session in Council Chambers at City Hall last night. A group of seniors who use space at the Shave Rec Complex to gather appeared before the council to thank them for the use of the facility. The Seneca Fire Department also approached the council to request permision to open a separate bank […]
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The FBI Atlanta Division recently announced the indictment of 76 individuals, who were allegedly involved in a drug trafficking operation. Two of the suspects are still outstanding with federal arrest warrants, and may have South Carolina ties. David D. Young remains at large after Operation Ghost Busted took place on January 11, 2023, across Southeast Georgia. Young is charged with […]
Read moreThe Seneca Business Development Support Center will hold a board meeting this afternoon at 3:00 pm in City Council Chambers at Seneca City Hall. According to the agenda, board members will finalize questions for a membership survey; review membership levels and renewal timing; and will discuss the time and frequency of the SBDSC’s Off the Clock events. The meeting is […]
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The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 67-year-old Douglas Edward Lunsford. On January 26, deputies executed a search warrant at Lunsford’s home on Whitehall Road and reportedly found evidence supporting several serious charges filed against him. Deputies said their seven month long investigation began when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) recieved a total […]
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One month from now, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative will welcome nominees for seats on its board of directors. Three seats are available in Oconee, Anderson, and Pickens Counties. In Oconee’s case, the seat of Len Talley will be available, and Talley seeks re-election. Oconee Blue Ridge customers are invited to take part in the District One meeting at 10:00am Wednesday […]
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