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It’s that time of year again when motorists need to be cautious of deer. With more deer around the road during mating and hunting season, AAA Carolinas is urging motorists to take precaution to avoid collisions. The mating season of deer typically runs from mid-October through mid-November. During this time, it is common for deer to lose their normally cautious […]
Read moreThis year’s spending for Halloween will exceed $9.1 billion, that’s according to a new survey by the National Retail Federation. Of that total, over $3 billion is expected to go towards costumes, $3 billion for candy and decorations and over $400 million on greeting cards. The National Retail Federation reports that spending on Halloween this year is anticipated to be […]
Read morePresident Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a campaign fundraiser for South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster in the Upstate this evening. The private event at the Embassy Suites in Greenville has a ticket price of $250. McMaster was the first politician in the state to back Trump’s presidential campaign. Other Republican contenders for the South Carolina’s governor’s race include Catherine […]
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Work continues today on the College Avenue train trestle in Clemson. Construction crews are setting new beams at the trestle. Motorists are being asked to use caution when traveling in this area and should expect delays and road closures during the day.
Read moreA new BMW concept car was unveiled by Clemson University students Saturday afternoon. A group of 18 students at the school’s International Center for Automotive Research accepted the challenge to create a premium car for 2025 and beyond. They developed the Deep Orange 7 Mini, which is a fully functional, drivable concept car. Students have been working with BMW since […]
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To help offset the cost of future projects, the Athletic Department at Seneca High School (SHS) has launched a capital projects fundraising campaign, tells SHS Athletic Director Yon Radford. “We’ve got our Billboard Initiative rolled out and we are probably within a month of it going up. Basically what we are offering is three levels where local businesses can participate […]
Read moreMotorists are being cautioned about road work around Hartwell Village, which is the new shopping center being built on Highway 123 just before Clemson. Developer, Casto, announces that work is to start Monday, Oct. 16, and is scheduled to be completed by March of 2018. Periodic road closures will take place Monday through Friday between 9am and 4pm. The road […]
Read moreThere will be a free FAFSA workshop at Seneca High School (SHS) this evening. It is recommended that every students planning to go to college complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, tells SHS Guidance Director Karen Trammell. “Every student going to college really should complete the FAFSA. Don’t ever pay anybody to help you do that. We will […]
Read moreThe United Way of Oconee County will host a drop in at their new location on Friday, Oct. 27, from 11am to 2pm. Light refreshments will be provided and the community is invited to come see the United Way of Oconee County’s new office at 523 Bypass 123, Suites C and F, in Seneca.
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Join the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Bennett Equipment and Supply on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 11am. Stay and enjoy Bennett Equipment and Supply’s grand opening on their new location at 101 Stribling Road in Westminster until 5pm. A BBQ lunch will be served at noon. Manufacturer representatives will be […]
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