Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
There is so much fun in store for summer at the Foothills Area YMCA. The Walhalla Pool, which is operated by the Y is now open. They’ll offer swim lessons, swim team, water aerobics and pool rentals. For more details check their website at www.foothillsymca.net/aquatics. The Foothills Area YMCA hosts their 2018 Summer Camp again this year. They have trips […]
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The “SENECA” sign near the water fountain in Buchanan Park off Ram Cat Alley in downtown Seneca is coming down. Today, May 31, construction workers will take down the letters, but it’s only temporary to do some repair work on the roof of Vangeli’s restaurant. Once the repair work is completed, then the letters will be restored to the mural.
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Restoration plans have been approved for the Faith Cabin Library in Seneca. At their special called meeting this week, the Seneca City Council unanimously approved a contract with Nick Gambrell not to exceed $50,000 to restore the old building. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander feels it is important to preserve our history and heritage. “Its a one room log cabin that […]
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One of Angela and Harry Hamilton’s daughters will move into his old seat at Seneca High School (SHS). On Wednesday, the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) announced that Felicia LeRoy will serve as the new principal at SHS. “I am honored to be named the principal of SHS, a Palmetto’s Finest High School. To be the principal of this […]
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Duke Energy’s World of Energy education center will host “Wednesdays at the World of Energy,” a series of free summer programs for children throughout June and July. Each program starts at 10am and is geared for children ages 6-12. Adult supervision is required. Program dates are June 13 (registration required), June 20 (registration required), June 27 (registration required) and July […]
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The agenda has been released for the Clemson City Council Meeting on Monday, June 4. A public hearing on the budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 takes place at 6pm followed by the regular council meeting at 6:30pm. According to the agenda, the Clemson City Council will receive a report from representatives of Leadership Clemson Class of 2018 regarding their community […]
Read moreDue to water being released upstream from small reservoirs, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers does not anticipate significant impact on Lake Hartwell downstream; however, they are monitoring the situation as they know there will be some impact. Right now, according to the Corps, there is ample storage capacity in the reservoir to handle the water released from the opening […]
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At a special called board meeting Wednesday morning, May 30, the Board of Trustees for the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) accepted the recommendation of Mrs. Felicia LeRoy as the new principal of Seneca High School. The effective date of this appointment is July 1. Mrs. LeRoy has 29 years of experience as a teacher and administrator. She has […]
Read moreOconee County residents are stocking up on chicken this week ahead of Chick-fil-A of Seneca’s temporary closing on Friday, June 1. The restaurant announces that it is reinvesting and encourages patrons to visit their sister location in Clemson. Many Seneca employees will be working in Clemson during the renovation process. The Seneca location will be closed for six weeks while […]
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Over a foot of rain in one week has forced officials with Georgia Power to open up spillways in the Tallulah and Tugaloo River area to release water, explains Oconee County Emergency Services Deputy Chief of Emergency Management and Special Operations Scott Krein. “Georgia Power notified us last night that they would be opening some of their spillways in the […]
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