Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The City of Seneca has been named one of thirty finalists that could be a recipient of PetSafe’s 2022 Bark for Your Park Grant. Nine communities across the country will be selected from those final thirty to win funds to build or improve a local dog park. City Administrator Scott Moulder said, Seneca residents have to vote online between now […]
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Director of the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority Chris Eleazer, addressed the county council last night and dispelled a notion that the 42-year old plant cannot handle additional sewage, but he said, once the current facility reaches 80%, they would need to look at expansion… The Council discussed the prospects to partner with Anderson County for a new plant to […]
Read moreEarly today near Townville a motorcyclist apparently drove off a boat ramp into Lake Hartwell. Reports from emergency officials stated that the motorcycle was pulled from the waters at the Timberlake Boat Ramp, but their were no signs of it’s rider.
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The School District of Oconee County is continually reviewing safety and security measures. To enhance safety inside athletic venues, the district will implement a Clear Bag Protocol as part of the screening process to enter all athletic events for the 2022-2023 school year. A clear bag is easily searched, reduces faulty bag searches, and supports the Department of Homeland Security’s […]
Read moreWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today joined America’s Newsroom to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Ø GRAHAM: “The likelihood of another attack on American soil and on American allies emanating from Afghanistan because of what Biden did is through the roof. We haven’t ended any war at all – we started a new one.” https://youtu.be/v8ctg0MVUdE?t=39 Ø GRAHAM: “Al-Qaeda […]
Read moreOconee County’s combined school board meeting last night held at West Oak High School started off with comments from the public. Jim Mann, Oconee Republican Party Vice Chair, spoke first and addressed a recent article published in the Journal about a controversial rap song that was recorded and released at the end of the school year last year on social […]
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Students in Anderson County are heading back to classes today, but Monday was the first day of school for kids in Oconee County. Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland said at last night’s combined board meeting that the year kicked off to a good start yesterday…
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Clemson City Council met last night and heard the second reading of an ordinance to impose a fine of $120 on those who park in the city’s parking deck between 4:00am and 7:00am. The ordinance was passed by the council. Another topic of debate was the first reading of an ordinance to amend the city’s definition of tethering and regulations […]
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A special called meeting of the Westminster City Council is scheduled at 4 pm today at the Westminster Depot, during which members are scheduled to hear a presentation by the city’s legal counsel about an ordinance that would establish an economic development incentive program to encourage private investment in Westminster, as well as a program to grant special property tax […]
Read moreAccording to jail records, on Monday Seneca Police charged 23 year-old Joseph Levi Jimenez with manufacturing or possession with intent to distribute narcotics. He remains in custody pending bond. Also on Monday, Oconee County Deputies charged 22 year-old Donald James McDaniel, Jr. with possession of meth and not having insurance on his vehicle. His bond was set at more than […]
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