Category: News

During a missing person investigation, authorities discovered a body in Elbert County on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The case involved Dawson Brandon Lee, a 24-year-old from Milledgeville, GA, who had been missing for several days. Vehicle records indicated that Lee had traveled from Milledgeville to Elbert County on April 17. The body was found near Lee’s abandoned vehicle in the […]

From June 5-7, 2024, seniors in Anderson County can apply for produce vouchers as part of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The program, a collaboration between local and state agencies, provides five $10 vouchers to eligible seniors, allowing them to buy produce at participating markets until October 15, 2024. Eligibility is based on age (60 or older), low monthly […]

On Monday at 6pm, the Seneca Board of Architectural Review will convene at City Hall. They will review three properties: 119 N. Townville Street for illuminating displays, 111 Ram Cat Alley for facade improvements, and 217 Main Street for illuminating window displays. Seneca City Council will conduct a work session and a special called meeting on Tuesday at 6pm in […]

Braden Wilson, a social studies teacher at Palmetto Middle School in Anderson District One, was named South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year for 2025. The award, announced by State Superintendent Ellen Weaver, includes a new BMW for a year, a $25,000 cash prize, and a free undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina. The announcement was made during a […]

Duke Energy has recently purchased 2,000 acres of land in Salem, South Carolina. This acquisition is part of the company’s strategy to support and potentially enhance the capacity of the Bad Creek pumped-storage facility. Following recent upgrades that boosted the facility’s capacity by 320 megawatts, Duke Energy is now considering additional expansion opportunities. The total cost for the land acquisition […]

Anderson County is seeking election workers for the upcoming June primaries. The Statewide Primary is on June 11th, with a potential Runoff election on June 25th. Duties include setting up polling stations, checking IDs, issuing ballots, and assisting voters. Training and payment are provided. Applicants must be registered voters in Anderson or an adjoining county or aged 16 or 17. […]

Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will hold its annual Workers Memorial ceremony on Friday, April 26, to honor the men and women who have given their lives in service to SCDOT and the state of South Carolina. The SCDOT Workers Memorial ceremony will take place at SCDOT Headquarters (955 Park Street, Columbia) at 10 a.m. Secretary […]

Seneca, SC – Crossroads Animal Hospital invites the community to join them for an exciting Open House event on May 4, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Located at 8049 West Oak Highway in Seneca, SC, the event promises a day of fun-filled activities for all ages. Attendees can look forward to a diverse range of attractions, including food […]

All homeschoolers are invited to attend April 26th, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. ANDERSON: Grab a boarding pass and set sail at the Anderson County Museum for a one-of-a-kind excursion. We invite all homeschoolers to come on an adventure with us this Friday, April 26th! Our cruise through history, will begin with Anderson’s largest body of water: Lake Hartwell. If […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is actively seeking public input to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. As part of this initiative, they are hosting community meetings to gather insights from both current electric car owners and those considering the transition to EVs. The SCDOT has scheduled two upcoming sessions to further engage with the public. The first […]