Loon Lunge scheduled for Monday at Lake Jocassee
The annual loon lunge into Lake Jocassee is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. This is a yearly fundraiser for improvements at Devil’s Fork State Park. In addition, a 5K run is planned.
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Westminster Double Wide Home destroyed in Fire
A double wide mobile home was destroyed in a 9am fire this morning on Hopewell Church Road in Westminster, not far from Highway 123. When firefighters from the Westminster Fire Department arrived on the scene the home was already 50% engulfed in flames. It is considered to be a total loss for the four adults and four children who were […]
Read moreBlue Ridge Bank announces Giant Christmas Stocking Winners
Congratulations to this year’s Blue Ridge Bank giant Christmas stocking winners. From the Seneca Office, the winner was Mckenleigh Carver, at the Main Office, it was Jessica Cannon and from the North John Office, it was Brody Allman.
Read moreSeneca to close for New Year’s Day Holiday
The City of Seneca will be closed on New Year’s Day, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, for the national holiday. For customer convenience, the Seneca Light and Water night deposit remains open 24 hours. In an emergency, call 885-2723 for help.
Read moreLast Day to vote in Fifth Annual Festival of Trees
This is the last day to vote in the Fifth Annual Festival of Trees at Duke Energy’s World of Energy, explains Mikayla Kreuzberger, Corporate Communications. “Today is the last day to vote on your favorite tree, we close at 5pm. The trees will be up Tuesday of next week and then they will be coming down. So, you can come […]
Read moreOpen Container Law waived if Tigers make Championship Game
If the Clemson Tigers make it to the National Championship Football Game, fans can watch them play from College Avenue. The Clemson City Council recently voted to temporarily suspend open container laws and shut down a portion of College Avenue if the Tigers make to the Jan. 8, game in Atlanta, tells Clemson Mayor JC Cook. “The city made similar […]
Read moreGarage Fire in Westminster
The garage of a Westminster home caught fire Thursday night. The Westminster Fire Department was dispatched to the home in the 100 block of Miller Farm Road. No injuries were reported as no one was home during the blaze, which caused minor damage, mainly in the garage of the home. The Red Cross is now assisting the five residents of […]
Read moreWalhalla Councilmen to start Terms Tuesday
On Tuesday, Jan. 2, three men take the oath of office to serve four-year terms on the Walhalla City Council. Dennis Owens, Josh Roberts, and Robbie Burrell will be sworn in before the city council meeting at 6pm. The three men were elected in the November municipal election.
Read moreIncumbents planning another run at Seneca City Council
All four incumbents say they plan to run for another term on the Seneca City Council. Scott Durham, Stuart Pohl, Denise Rozman, and Joel Ward announce they will be candidates in the March 13, municipal election. Candidate filing begins at noon today, Dec. 29, and expires at noon on Jan. 8, in the Oconee County Voter Registration and Election Office […]
Read moreAgenda released for Clemson City Council Meeting on Jan. 3
The agenda has been released for the Clemson City Council meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. In addition to normal city business like paying bills and approving the minutes from previous meetings, staff and council reports will be presented and then the council will convene into Executive Session to consider applications for appointments to fulfill various boards and commission vacancies. […]
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