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There are at least three winners of Wednesday night’s historic $1.5 billion Powerball Jackpot. According to a Lottery representative, winning tickets were sold in California, Tennessee and Florida. None of the winners have yet to be identified. The winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 13, are 8, 27, 34, 4, 19, Powerball 10. The odds of winning the jackpot were […]

The City of Seneca has offered famed Motown group, the Temptations, a contract to perform during Seneca Fest 2016 over the Memorial Day weekend. Seneca Mayor Pro-tem Ronnie O’Kelley said the city council agreed to pay $30,000 for the performance, with Hospitality and Accommodations Tax (HAT) funds paying the bill. “The main thing you look at is how many people […]

On his 100th birthday, the Seneca City Council recognized and honored Garland Smith for calling the city home since the late 1930s. Seneca Mayor Pro-tem Ronnie O’Kelley tells more about the proclamation ceremony on behalf on Garland Smith. “Yesterday was Garland’s 100th birthday, but he is still very active and his daughter Carol was in town and of course Mike, […]

Results of a recent series of public meetings on boating safety hosted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) indicates that education is the principal issue on the minds of the public. Both forum and online respondents agreed with the statement that, “Boating education should be required for an individual to operate a boat.” Another important issue raised at […]

The Powerball Jackpot has now grown to $1.5 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. That is $930 million cash if you take the lump sum. If you want to play, purchase a ticket before 10pm for the drawing at 10:59pm. The last Powerball Jackpot was claimed in November, which represents 19 drawings without a player winning. To win the Powerball Jackpot, […]

The Georgia Department of Economic Development announces that 200 new jobs are coming to Hart County, Georgia. German-based LINDE + WIEMANN, a leading automotive parts manufacturer, is making a capital investment of more than $35 million. The U.S. based assembly operation of complex structural steel systems is planned for a 29-acre site in the Gateway II Industrial Park.

A part-time worker at West Union Town Hall will serve as the new clerk-treasurer. At their recent meeting, the West Union Town Council approved Shelia Smith to succeed Cecelia Atkins as clerk-treasurer. On Feb. 29, Atkins retires after years of service as clerk-treasurer for the Town of West-Union.

Hear a presentation on the economy from Dr. Bruce Yandle, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus at Clemson University Thursday morning at the Oconee Economic Alliance’s January Business Forum, explains executive director Richard Blackwell. “This is a monthly opportunity for citizens and business leaders to come together in Oconee County to network, receive timely updates on topics facing the community […]

Third District Congressman Jeff Duncan of South Carolina congratulates the Clemson Tigers on their successful season making it all the way to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. According to the Republican U.S. Congressman, the Tigers should always remember the success that they achieved in 2015. Duncan said, “They gave their all to get where they are today and […]

For the sixth time this season, Clemson University Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney receives a National Coach of the Year award. On Tuesday, Swinney was named the National Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association. He is the first Clemson University coach to receive the award since Danny Ford in 1981. Swinney just concluded his seventh full […]