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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) announced that he would step down as Senate Republican leader in November. “Senator McConnell’s announcement that he will not seek Republican leadership in the next Congress is truly a ‘passing of the torch’ moment for the U.S. Senate. Senator McConnell will be remembered […]

Severe winds swept across the Carolinas on Wednesday, causing widespread damage and power outages. A thunderstorm warning had been issued due to wind gusts of up to 50 mph. Notable damage included a fallen tree at Seneca Gardens Apartments and four broken transmission-line poles in Oconee, which affected nearly 9,000 Blue Ridge Electric and over 6,000 Duke Energy customers. Despite […]

At the annual State of Clemson on Monday, Mayor Robert Halfacre and Clemson University President Jim Clements celebrated the city and university’s achievements. They emphasized the community’s prosperity and commitment to future generations. Clements highlighted the university’s “championship culture” and its growth, with a significant increase in applications and graduation rates above the national average. He also mentioned increased funding […]

Seneca City Council met Tuesday night for a work session and special called meeting. One item of note on their agenda was discussion about raising the city’s sewer impact and tap fees for new customers. Here’s city administrator Scott Moulder with more… Seneca City Council also previewed rules for the upcoming Seneca Dog Park. The park will open once a […]

Credit card skimmers were recently discovered inside gas pumps at three stations in Anderson County, according to the sheriff’s office. The skimmers, hidden inside and undetectable from the outside, can steal credit card information. Investigators said the skimmers were found scattered across the county, at gas stations on Highway 81 North, Highway 153 and East River Street, suggesting more could […]

Clemson University’s E-21 parking lot is now closed for the construction of a $68.3 million Forestry and Environmental Conservation Building. Employee parking has been moved to the Brooks Center lots. The new 77,000-square foot building, approved by the Board of Trustees in 2022, will be located near the Godley-Snell Research Center and is expected to be completed by early 2026. […]

South Carolina high school juniors and seniors can apply for a two-day FBI Teen Academy in Columbia on June 26-27. The program offers insights into the FBI’s operations and crime types. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, South Carolina residency, a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and parental approval. Applications are available on the FBI website. Additionally, the FBI Citizens Academy is […]

At a recent workshop, Walhalla city administrator Celia Myers presented preliminary totals for the 2024-25 budget, totaling $8.29 million. This includes $3.6 million for the general fund and $4.69 million for the enterprise fund, comprising water and sewer revenues. The council reviewed the city’s current revenues and expenses, with the general fund’s expected revenue for 2023-24 at about $3.69 million […]

The presidential preference primaries in South Carolina have concluded. The next event on the election schedule is the Democratic and Republican primary elections on June 11. These elections are conducted to enable both political parties to select their nominees for the General Election in November. Residents of Oconee who are interested in running as primary election candidates for any of […]

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has given a positive review to Oconee Nuclear’s draft environmental impact statement, a key step in Duke Energy’s license renewal process for the Oconee Nuclear Station. This comes as Duke aims for a 50% carbon reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050. The NRC found no significant issues in areas such as fisheries, cultural resources, […]