Category: News

(Seneca, SC)——–With winter approaching and with the inclement weather it brings, the School District of Oconee County issued a memo this week regarding their inclement weather policies. When there is a potential of hazardous conditions, administrators will visually check road conditions in each attendance area and also consult law enforcement and Oconee County Emergency Services. Any decision to delay or […]

(Seneca, SC)—————The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Oconee Economic Alliance announced yesterday that ACI Plastics is planning a $10 million dollar expansion of its operations in Oconee County. ACI Plastics is a thermoplastics processor and recycler. The company will partner with PreZero, who is a leading recyclables manager, on the project. As part of the expansion, the company will […]

(Seneca, SC)–Celebrate Christmas with a Hero, Inc. has formed a partnership with the city of Seneca for an annual new toy and clothing collection drive. Items can be dropped off at City Hall beginning Thursday, November 21st – Saturday, December 14th from 8am until 5pm each day. For more information, contact Lt. Lisa Williams with the Seneca Police Department at […]

(Seneca, SC)————-The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division recently released its Uniform Crime Report for 2018, and overall throughout the state, the rates for overall violent crimes and property crimes fell last year. However, the report states that murders reached a five year high in the state last year, with 393 victims of murder reported. The report also saw an increase […]

(Seneca, SC)———————The city of Clemson has announced that individuals can adopt an angel from the city of Clemson Angel Tree. The city asks those who would like to adopt to stop by City Hall and make their selections to help provide Christmas for a child in need. Individuals who participate will need to sign out their angels when they pick […]

(Seneca, SC)—–Earlier this week, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Meeting with a luncheon at the Lighthouse Restaurant. During the meeting, Hunter Kome from Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital provided those in attendance with an update on hospital activities, including projects ongoing on the hospital campus, which includes the upcoming expansion of the emergency department. Kome […]

(Seneca, SC)—-The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division recently released its Uniform Crime Report for 2018, and overall throughout the state, the rates for overall violent crimes and property crimes fell last year. However, the report states that murders reached a five year high in the state last year, with 393 victims of murder reported. The report also saw an increase […]

(Seneca, SC)—The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority has announced grant assistance for 24 projects across the state of South Carolina. The total cost of the grants awarded totals $10.8 million dollars, according to a press release. The release also states that more than 18,000 residential and business customers across 19 counties will benefit from the funded projects. Among the projects […]

(Seneca, SC)–The Oconee County Arts and Historical Commission meeting that was scheduled for tonight at 6pm at South Cove County Park has been cancelled.

(Seneca, SC)———–Tri-County Technical College has announced that the Chorus and Jazz Band will present its fall concert on Friday, November 22nd at 7pm at the Marshall Parker Auditorium on the Pendleton campus. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will feature classical music, as well as folk and holiday music selections.