Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire atop the old Newry Mill Wednesday afternoon. The fire started when strong winds blew embers from a nearby brush fire on to the roof of the adjacent mill. Firefighters acted quickly to contain the fire to the exterior on the southwest corner of the building.
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Jazz on the Alley returns for another season Thursday, April 5. This week’s artist is Nathan A’ngelo. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander invites everyone to Ram Cat Alley for a little dining and dancing in the street. “I say it is just a big family reunion where we get to see people and talk to people. Jazz on the Alley is […]
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Tuition is going up at Tri-County Technical College (TCTC). At their meeting this week, the TCTC Commission unanimously approved increasing tuition by 3.7% for in-state students, effective with the 2018-19 academic year that begins in August. Out-of-state students will pay 4.2% more in tuition. That translates into $6.44 more per credit hour for in-state students and $16.44 more per credit […]
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U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement in honor of the 50th anniversary of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death. “Today let us rejoice and celebrate the amazing legacy of a giant among men, a trailblazer who devoted his life to spreading the true meaning of unity, peace, and the relentless pursuit of brighter days. Dr. King helped […]
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See Star Wars: The Last Jedi today, April 4, at the Westminster Library. “Join us for a free movie showing of the latest Star Wars movie. Refreshments will be served. This movie is rated PG-13,” said Oconee County Public Library Director Blair Hinson. Movie Matinee starts at 2pm at the Westminster Library, which is located at 112 West North Avenue.
Read moreMotorists are being cautioned ahead of a major utility project on SC 93. Starting this month, Clemson University will be working in the area and this will impact the highway. SC 93 will be reduced to one westbound lane as the only means of getting from Cherry Road to College Avenue. By late July, the intersection at College Avenue and […]
Read moreMaybe voters thought with no opposition that Tuesday’s West Union Municipal Election was a forgone conclusion? But Oconee County Voter Registration and Elections Director Joy Scharich wonders why so few voters cast ballots. “I’m not sure if everybody knew about it or what but we did have a West Union election yesterday. It was the mayor and four council running […]
Read moreClemson University pays tribute to its founder Thomas Green Clemson today, April 4. The 2018 Founder’s Day Celebration starts at 5pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, which is located at 328 East Queen Street in Pendleton. This annual celebration marks the passing of Thomas Green Clemson in 1888. Through his will and gift of property to the state of South […]
Read moreVolunteers will be collecting donations today, April 4, during Give Day, which is a 24-hour marathon to raise money for scholarships, teaching and facilities at Clemson University. To make a gift by phone, call 864-656-5896.
Read moreEveryone is being encouraged to take a walk today, April 4. The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day. The American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk. It recommends taking thirty minutes out of your day to go for a walk. Started in 2007, National Walking Day is part […]
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