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The Blood Connection Ships 1,000+ Blood Donations to Florida THE CAROLINAS & GEORGIA — As our neighbors in Florida and the gulf prepare for the impacts of rapidly intensifying Hurricane Ian, The Blood Connection (TBC) is joining preparedness efforts by sending blood products to blood centers in the storm’s path. TBC has sent more than 1,000 blood donations to blood […]
Read moreWhat was built as a church in the 900 block of South Depot Street in Seneca could soon become a venue for weddings, birthdays and the like, if a zoning change is approved by the city council. Last night, Planning and Development Director Ed Halbig recommended the council permit the change from RM to Neighborhood Commercial…
Read moreSeneca Administrator Scott Moulder asked the city council last night to approve the opening of a bank account specifically for the management of grant and donation funds going toward the creation of the city’s new dog park. Seneca was recently the top vote getter in PetSafe’s Bark for your Park campaign, and Moulder said that out of thirty finalists nationwide, […]
Read moreThe former Kellett School Property in Seneca will soon be re-Christened the Bennie Cunningham, Jr. Park. Seneca Mayor Pro-Tem Ronnie O’Kelley said last night that he, Mayor Alexander and Administrator Moulder all felt the honor was appropriate… Administrator Moulder said that the city would also look at future opportunities to rename other portions of the complex…
Read moreIn major cities all around the country, homelessness has become a pandemic, and even smaller communities like Seneca are not immune. Seneca City Council met last night and heard from Police Chief Casey Bowling on the homelessness issue in Seneca and Oconee County. Chief Bowling said his department has identified four main contributors to homelessness. He said for some, it’s […]
Read moreThe Pickens County Sheriff’s Office said that in September of last year, Detectives began investigating allegations of Criminal Solicitation of a Minor involving a registered Sex Offender named Avery Lee Cooper Smith (age 23). Detectives received information indicating that Smith was knowingly disseminating explicit messages to an underage juvenile via Snapchat. When questioned by detectives, Smith admitted to sending sexual […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a skunk found near Conneross Road and Circle Drive in Townville, SC has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their healthcare provider. Two dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. The skunk […]
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Keeping pets current on rabies vaccinations, avoiding interactions with wildlife are key COLUMBIA, S.C. ― In observance of World Rabies Day on Sept. 28, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reminds South Carolinians of the steps they can take to protect people and pets against one of the world’s most-fatal diseases. Recognized annually by the Global Alliance for […]
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This week’s Seneca High School Homecoming game against Crescent has been moved from Friday night to Thursday night in lieu of anticipated inclement weather on Friday from Hurricane Ian This also means that the Homecoming Parade, which is being held in downtown Seneca for the first time in seven years, has been moved to Thursday evening at 5:30pm. The parade […]
Read moreSaturday, October 8 has been selected for Paddle Splash, an annual event that is part of the Southeast Paddle Sports Championship Series that raises money to protect, preserve, and improve the Devil’s Fork State Park at Lake Jocassee. The fun family event encourages paddlers of all ages, as long as they paddle a non-motorized watercraft. In the past, the Lake […]
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