Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Seneca Fire responded at 9:30 a.m. Sunday to a structure fire in the Marina Bay community after multiple 911 calls reported heavy flames. Truck 2 arrived first from a nearby call, finding intense fire at the rear of the large home. Chief 701 took command, with Battalion 7 on operations as Engine 74 arrived. A second alarm quickly brought mutual […]
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Seneca City Council member Lekesha Benson, founder and executive director of the NOLA Network (No Other Life Affected), shared details about the organization’s mission during a recent discussion. Established in honor of her son Javaris Benson, who died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2017, the nonprofit aims to save and enrich lives by promoting equitable access to heart health education, […]
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Despite early morning cold temperatures on February 7, 2026, six dedicated volunteers in Walhalla, South Carolina, unloaded and handed out 500 free trees to community members. The annual event featured a variety of species, including pecan, oak, red maple, paw paw, and black gum, helping make the city greener. The giveaway was organized by TreesUpstate, funded by Duke Energy, and […]
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The Oconee Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting drew a standing-room-only crowd at the Clemson University Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center, featuring a scenic overlook of Lake Hartwell. Speaker Shane Miller of New Story Lending emphasized a shift in the chamber’s identity, declaring that it no longer has mere “members” but rather “investors,” and he was recognized as the organization’s […]
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Walhalla, SC – The City of Walhalla Water Department has issued a 24-hour boil water advisory to customers in the shaded area (link of map) of the included map. Those included have been notified by phone call, text message, & Facebook. During this advisory, residents are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least three (3) minutes before using […]
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Seneca firefighters responded to a house fire on West North 2nd Street Tuesday morning after receiving the call at 10:41 a.m. Upon arrival, officials confirmed flames were actively burning inside the structure. Fire crews quickly entered the home to fight the blaze from the interior while others connected hoses to a nearby hydrant to supply water. Additional firefighters assisted with […]
Read moreDuke Energy Carolinas is asking all customers in the Carolinas to voluntarily reduce energy use from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, February 2, due to extremely cold temperatures 10–20 degrees below normal causing unusually high demand on the grid and raising the risk of temporary power outages. Suggested steps include setting thermostats to the lowest comfortable level, avoiding […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) has moved to OPCON 2 ahead of the forecasted winter weather, reflecting a higher level of readiness among emergency response teams statewide. SCEMD officials are working closely with the South Carolina Emergency Response Team, local agencies, and the National Weather Service to monitor conditions and provide guidance to residents. “South Carolina’s Emergency Response […]
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From Frank Strait – Severe Weather Liaison, S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: A major snowstorm will affect all of South Carolina from Friday night into Saturday morning, and it will last into Saturday night or Sunday morning. The entire state is under a Winter Storm Warning. Frigid air will move into the state during the storm and will remain […]
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Extreme Cold – Watch from Sat, Jan 31, 7:00 PM EST to Sun, Feb 1, 10:00 AM EST Issued By NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC What: Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 below possible. Where: Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. When: From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Impacts: The dangerously cold wind chills as low as […]
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