Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The newly formed Seneca Development Committee held their first meeting Tuesday night. The committee is comprised of council members Herman Smith, who serves as chairperson, Dana Moore and Denise Rozman. In addition, Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander, City Administrator Greg Dietterick, Utilities Director Bob Faires, Planning and Community Development Director Ed Halbig, Finance Director Josh Riches and Destination Oconee Manager Janet […]
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The Oconee County Council has called a Special Meeting for Thursday, March 29, at 6:30pm or immediately following the Special Workshop Meeting with the Oconee County Planning Commission. According to the agenda, the council will meet in Executive Session to receive legal advice related to an economic development matter known as Project Omega, including the discussion of, and the receipt […]
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The search continues for a replacement for Derek Enderlin, who recently resigned as Westminster City Attorney, but Andrew Holliday has been named as an interim attorney for the city, explains Westminster Mayor Brian Ramey. “Mr. Holliday is a graduate, I think of Charleston and Furman. He works with Derrick, Ritter, Williams and Morris in Seneca. He is a real intelligent […]
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The entertainment has been announced for Seneca Fest 2018. On Friday, May 25, everyone is invited to come see wrestling in Gignilliat Gym and then on Saturday, May 26, hear Terri Clark and the Kentucky Headhunters on Gignilliat Field, tells Seneca Events Coordinator Riley Johnson. To learn more, visit www.seneca.sc.us.
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Residents are the lifeblood of communities, reports the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA). They determine what businesses succeed, what activities and places become popular, and build the overall culture of a community. Based on these things, larger companies decide whether or not to invest in an area and community leaders determine what development projects need to be prioritized; housing, commercial, retail, […]
Read moreU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) recently reacted to an op-ed written by former associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court John Paul Stevens that argued for the repeal of the Second Amendment. “I will protect the Second Amendment, not repeal it. Like every American, Justice Stevens is entitled to his opinion, but I am very glad he is now retired. […]
Read moreOne in three adults is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, reports the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). It is a serious disease that can lead to complications like kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, blindness, and amputations. Type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to be permanent, it can be prevented by using healthy lifestyle changes. DHEC […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces a preliminary number of eight persons killed on state roadways over the weekend. As of March 25, 175 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 232 highway deaths during the same time period in 2017. Locally, Anderson County lists six fatalities in 2018 compared to ten in 2017. Oconee […]
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The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) announces that school will be in session on Friday, March 30. Originally, the day had been designated an inclement weather make up day, but due to the bad weather this winter, the day will now be used as a regular school day. To learn more, visit www.pickens.k12.sc.us.
Read moreThe community is invited to celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 31, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Everyone is invited to this annual commemoration of the death of Jesus Christ. The program to remember what He did in giving His life for us starts at 7:30pm. There is no admittance fee and no collections will […]
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