Category: News

An often-overlooked health concern each summer is mold. There are tens of thousands of mold species that exist, most of which have not been documented. Mold grows best in warm, damp and humid conditions. Therefore, that lingering summer cold could actually be mold instead, says Kay Davis with NANO Cleaning Solutions of Seneca. “Allergens, irritants and in some cases some […]

Protecting yourself from the sun is vitally important during the summer. “The sun is great but the sun can be dangerous and we live in South Carolina and it gets hot here.” George Newby, CEO of Foothills Community Health Care in Clemson stresses two key things when spending time outside this summer in the sunshine. “When we are dealing with […]

The Walhalla American Legion Post #124 unveils the design of its new post home, to be constructed on two and half acres at 225 Kenneth Street in Walhalla adjacent to the Oconee County Veterans Affairs Office. The property was donated to the local veterans organization by the Golden Corner church family. The new structure, designed by McKibben Archetects, LLC of […]

The City of Walhalla and the Walhalla Chamber of Commerce invite the community to the fourth annual Independence Eve this Friday, July 3. Free admission, with gates opening at the Walhalla Soccer Field at 6:30pm. There will be bouncy houses and music with fireworks scheduled to begin shortly after 9pm. Food and drinks will be available to purchase from area […]

On June 25, the Seneca Rotary Club held their End of Year banquet at Cross Creek Plantation and two prestigious awards were given out. Seneca Rotary Club President Eric Cope and President Elect Debbie DuBose presented Rotarian Danielle Leeper with the Paul Harris Fellow Award, which acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 […]

Blue Ridge Bank announces the addition of Holleigh Evans as Marketing Coordinator working out of the Seneca office. In this position, Evans develops and implements the Bank’s overall marketing plan by creating effective strategies and increasing brand awareness. “We are very excited to have Holleigh join the team to focus on the Bank’s marketing efforts,” stated Glenn Buddin, CEO and […]

In an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming July 4th holiday, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy safety inspections at some public boat landings. DNR boating safety and enforcement officers will perform a quick, but thorough, inspection for items such as required safety equipment and proper boat and […]

Since 1982, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources conducts a Summer Turkey Survey to estimate reproduction and recruitment of wild turkeys in the state. The survey involves agency wildlife biologists, technicians, and conservation officers, as well as volunteers from other natural resource agencies and the general public. The survey is conducted in July and August each year. If you […]

Today, June 30, may feel a little longer than normal. That’s because scientists are adding one extra second to the clock. CNN reports that this extra second called ‘leap second’ is added every few years to keep up with the Earth’s rotation. Since 1972, when they were first introduced, there have been 25 leap seconds.

New farmers now have access to workshops offered by Clemson University. The South Carolina New and Beginning Farmer Program is accepting applications for the 2015-2016 statewide program through July 12. Any resident of South Carolina who is beginning to farm or who has actively farmed for less than 10 consecutive years is eligible to apply for the program, which is […]