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A man wanted for murder in Virginia was arrested in Anderson. Jose Hernandez Mejia is charged by Fairfax County, Virginia Police with second degree murder after they found his wife dead from stab wounds on Sunday. Police said he confessed to a relative that he stabbed his wife before he left Virginia. Anderson County Deputies and SLED Agents found Mejia […]
Read moreThe U.S. Space Force welcomed Clemson University as an official member of its University Partnership Program (UPP) at a Memorandum of Understanding signing event on July 18. The USSF — the sixth and newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces — established the UPP to identify, develop and retain a diverse, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)-capable workforce to further its mission […]
Read moreAn outside company employed to compile Seneca’s next comprehensive plan has started gathering public feedback. So far, the internet opportunity by Benchmark Consultants has drawn 250 responses from the public. Last night’s meeting was a chance for the city’s planning commissioners to make suggestions on how the next, 10-year comprehensive plan is envisioned. Besides a revitalized downtown, other Seneca strengths […]
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Duke Energy says it is funding $100,000 in grants to 23 mobile feeding programs that serve more than 10,000 seniors every day across the state. The grant will allow organizations to either purchase gas cards to supplement volunteers’ costs to deliver meals or offset the cost of paid drivers, allowing these groups to continue their important volunteer work. Locally, agencies […]
Read moreCity of Walhalla Water Department experienced a loss of system pressure due to a major water main break, and advises residents to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking. Also, any ice made from water, which has not been boiled, should not be used for drinking purposes. This advisory applies to […]
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Tricia Chassen, who represents a real estate group attempting to develop a large residential area at the northwest edge of Seneca, withdrew the company’s rezoning request at the beginning of the Seneca Planning commission last night… The withdrawal was met with applause from several residents who live in the area of Frontage Road and Queen Anne’s Lane, who were concerned […]
Read moreActivists plan to gather in Seneca tomorrow afternoon at 3:30pm on the sidewalk across from City Hall for what organizers are calling a demonstration of solidarity and a celebration of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Those who are supportive of the pro-life movement are invited to join the demonstration. The event is being organized by […]
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Tomorrow night at 6:00pm the Oconee County Council will gather for their regular meeting. On their agenda, following a public hearing for certain proposed ordinances, is the third reading of an ordinance to authorize use of $1.5 million from the American Rescue Plan, or COVID-19 fiscal recovery funds, “for improving the Seneca Creek Boat Ramp Facilities and other matters related […]
Read moreAccording to jail records, this past Friday evening just before 8:00pm, Seneca Police arrested 30 year-old Darius Marcel Matthews of Seneca and charged him with second degree assault and battery and kidnapping. At this time he remains in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center with a total bond amount set at $15,000. […]
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The Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) has extended the public input period for the potential future of the Fair Play/Townville Area Sewer Basin through Sunday, July 24. The OJRSA and Oconee County held a public meeting on the plan in late June, and this is the next phase of gathering information, said Chris Eleazer, executive director of the OJRSA. […]
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