Category: News

The Oconee County Public Library invites you to join the library’s summer reading program. This summer’s theme, Every Hero Has a Story, explores all kinds of topics from superheroes to hometown heroes and more. Oconee County Public Library Branch Services Librarian Blair Hinson gives details. “The public library cares about your children and has planned programs to keep them reading […]

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased with the agreement reached in the Senate that will allow the body to vote on reauthorization of the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank. Graham said, “I’ve never felt better about the opportunity to reauthorize EXIM Bank than I do today. I want to thank Majority Leader McConnell and my Senate colleagues for […]

ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) announces that it is expanding its manufacturing operations in Oconee County by investing approximately $1 million to build a new test facility. The investment is part of a total of $2.5 million that the company expects to invest in the facility over the next five years. “We have been a member of the Oconee County community […]

All of Tri-County Technical College’s campuses will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, May 26.

Meet over 70-area business, enjoy free food and register for prizes today at the 2015 Chick-fil-A of Seneca Senior Living Expo. 94.1 The Lake hosts the free event at the Shaver Recreation Complex, explains Brandon Kessler, general manager of 94.1 The Lake. “We’re excited to partner with Chick-fil-A of Seneca again for the Chick-fil-A of Seneca Senior Living Expo. It’s […]

With gas prices the lowest on Memorial Day in six years, more than a half million South Carolinians are expected to travel more than 50 miles from home during the upcoming holiday weekend. The Associated Press reports that AAA Carolinas lists the average price of a gallon of regular grade gasoline in the state is $2.40. The motor club predicts […]

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) took to the Senate floor last night to demand a vote on reauthorization of the Export-Import (EX-IM) Bank before it expires on June 30. The Bank is crucial to many of the top manufacturing companies in South Carolina, including Boeing’s 787 production in North Charleston and General Electric’s gas turbine production in Greenville. Approximately […]

Borg Warner Inc., a global leader in powertrain technology, has agreed to lease approximately 100,000 square feet within the former Propex facility, now known as the Seneca Commerce Center, located at 320 Shiloh Road in Seneca. “On behalf of the City of Seneca and the Council, we are excited about how this venture has come to fruition through working as […]

The investigation continues into Tuesday afternoon’s bank robbery at Community First Bank on Bypass 123 at Sheep Farm Road in Seneca. Investigators are following up on tips that have come into the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. A picture taken from the bank shows the suspect and anyone with any information on the robbery or the person in the picture should […]

The Veterinary Technology Department and the Foundation of Tri-County Technical College host a groundbreaking and campaign kick-off celebration, called Extreme Makeover: Animal House Addition on Thursday, May 21 from 5–7pm at Halbert Hall. Faculty and staff, the College Commission and Foundation Board, local veterinarians and community partners are invited as College officials break ground on the new facility and launch […]