Pickens County Glass Upcycling Contest

The demand for recyclable glass has declined, leading to increased glass waste in landfills like the one in Pickens County. To address this issue, Pickens County Solid Waste Director, Steve Raines, and the county council have launched a glass upcycling contest. The goal is to encourage community participation in reusing glass and reducing landfill contributions. In the contest, Pickens County […]

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Seneca City Council Meets Tuesday

The City of Seneca is gearing up for a swearing-in ceremony at 6 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall, followed by the regular monthly council meeting. The highlight of the evening will be the swearing-in of new council members Scott Durham, WC Honeycutt, Jr., Denise Rozman, and Joel Ward. In addition, Katie Cox will be appointed and sworn […]

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Swearing In Ceremony for Kenny Johns Today in Walhalla

Kenny Johns, the councilman-elect for Walhalla, is officially becoming a city councilman today. Judge Roberta Barton is scheduled to administer the oath at noon, allowing him to serve the remaining two years of Tyler Jordan’s unexpired council term. Johns recently won a special election as part of the city’s regular election. Sarai Melendez was re-elected, allowing her to continue in […]

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Tim Scott Suspends Presidential Campaign

CHARLESTON, SC – Tim Scott joined Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to suspend his presidential campaign. Tim expressed gratitude to supporters across the nation for embracing his optimistic message and enabling him to showcase the goodness of America. WATCH HERE Tim Scott: Trey, one of the things I would recommend to every single American, I know it’s not possible by the way- If you ever […]

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Fatal House Fire Near Salem

A house fire occurred near Salem on Saturday afternoon, leading to the demise of a local resident, Gary Bruce Green, aged 61. The fire broke out at his residence at 134 Grant Mill Road, Salem, and was attended to by the Salem Fire Department along with other fire departments around 4:35 pm. Mr. Green was found alone, deceased in the […]

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Victim of Nov. 3rd Crash in Anderson County Dies; Coroner Released ID

An accident occurred on East River Street near Belt Drive just after 7 p.m. on November 3rd. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office said Marlin Leher, a 69-year-old from Ware Shoales, was riding a motorcycle when he lost control and collided with another car. Despite receiving immediate treatment at the scene and being airlifted to Prisma Health, Leher unfortunately succumbed to […]

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Mill Mountain Fire Expanded to 675-Acres

According to the US Forest Service, the approximately 675-acre Mill Mountain Fire was 35% contained as of late Friday afternoon. There are more than two dozen personnel assigned to the fire, including four engines, two dozers and two helicopters. The Burrells Ford Campground and the Foothills Trail reamin closed until further notice. Fire or firework activities are banned in the […]

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Unlawful Conduct Toward Child Charge Filed Against Man in Pickens County

Joshua Wayne Seawright has been charged with unlawful conduct toward a child in Pickens County. The charges came from the Sheriff’s Office after a 7-week-old baby was hospitalized with multiple fractures. Seawright provided an explanation for the injuries, but medical staff determined that the injuries were inconsistent with his account, official said. Following his arraignment, Seawright’s bond was set at […]

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