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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed annually on Jan. 11. Beginning in 2010, by Presidential Proclamation, each January has been designated National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. According to the National Day Calendar, following the start of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with the help of non-government organizations, National Human Trafficking Day began in 2007 and […]
Read moreAs the temperature drops the demand on energy rises. With that in mind, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative is asking members to avoid using major appliances during peak periods, explains Terry Ballenger, Vice President of Communications for Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative. “If people would try to avoid using their major appliances such as water heaters and clothes washing that sort of […]
Read moreDue to the rapidly spreading flu in the Upstate, visitation to patients at Greenville Health System (GHS) hospitals is restricted for persons under 18 years of age except under special circumstances. Children approved to visit will be asked to wear masks to help prevent transmission of possible respiratory illness. Flu and other contagious respiratory illnesses can unknowingly be transmitted for […]
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Rain in the forecast for Thursday, has forced a delay in moving the first of three transformers through Oconee County. According to a spokesperson with Duke Energy, the move has been rescheduled for Jan. 15-16.
Read moreOn Friday, Feb. 9, the Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum hosts its Sixth Annual Black History Luncheon. It takes place from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Seneca River Association Family Life Institute at 298 South Poplar Street in Seneca. This year’s keynote speaker will be the Honorable Merl F. Code Sr. Seats are limited, so RSVP by calling 864-710-9994. This […]
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A new committee focused on economic development issues is being considered by the City of Seneca. As part of his plan to reorganize the city’s committees, Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander also wants to form a new one. “Some ground work has already started about looking at some type of incentive package that we could use to recruit people downtown. So, […]
Read moreIt is often in the little things that you do that can save you big money on your energy bill, says Terry Ballenger, Vice President of Communications for Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative. “There are all kinds of energy efficient appliances now on the market that they could see about if they need to replace a particular appliance like a refrigerator, […]
Read moreSouth Carolina youth have an opportunity to take part in a groundbreaking project that could help them become more proficient in science, technology, engineering and math. Registration for the honey bee project, one component of the South Carolina 4-H pollinator program, is open until Feb. 2. This project engages youth, 5-18 years old, in the role of beekeeping, learning the […]
Read moreU.S. News & World Report has ranked a Clemson University College of Education program first among online graduate education programs in the nation in 2018. The Clemson University Media Relations Department announces that in one year, the college’s Master of Teaching and Learning program jumped 10 spots to the top in this ranking. U.S. News provides comprehensive data and ranking […]
Read moreU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) made this statement following a bipartisan immigration meeting Tuesday at the White House. “This was the most fascinating meeting I’ve been involved with in twenty plus years in politics. I very much appreciate President Trump’s attitude, demeanor, and desire to get something done that will make our nation more secure, while being fair to the […]
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