Category: News

If you are looking for something for dinner on Tuesday, consider supporting the Bobcat Booster Club by ordering Domino’s from 5-9pm. The Seneca High Bobcat Booster Club partners with Domino’s of Seneca for a Spirit Night on May 19. Between 5-9pm, 10% of all sales will be donated to the club. When you call in, tell Domino’s that you are […]

Time is running out to reserve your seat at Spotlight Oconee on Friday, May 15. This event is going to be a night to remember, says Oconee County Chamber executive director Jillian Lusk. “Come celebrate alongside the Chamber as we look back on our 109th year serving Oconee County as well as honor 29 business finalists for the Spotlight Awards. […]

Work is progressing smoothly on the new restrooms in downtown Seneca. The new amenities to the CAT Bus Stop on Railroad Street should be ready by Seneca Fest 2015, which is May 22-23, says Seneca Events Coordinator Riley Johnson. “They are building some new restrooms down next to the charging stations and some people have asked if they will be […]

This past weekend, deputies with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office conducted “Operation Family Friendly” at the Fall Creek Landing Access in the Salem area at Lake Keowee. Deputies met many individuals and families there as part of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office continued community policing efforts, but, deputies also wrote 20 citations while on patrol and made one arrest. Three […]

It is tempting not to wear a life jacket while enjoying nice days on the water. However, whether you are going fishing or enjoying a ride on the boat, there is never an excuse not to wear a life jacket. As part of National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, 2015, the Seneca City Council signed a proclamation at their meeting […]

Marianne Yohannan, biology instructor for Tri-County Technical College’s science department, was honored May 8 with the highest award presented to the faculty. She received the Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence at the College’s spring commencement. Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, president, presented the medallion to the Anderson resident. The medallion is presented each year to the instructor who has contributed the […]

Lindsey Montjoy of Anderson received Tri-County Technical College’s 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award at the College’s spring commencement May 8 at the Anderson Civic Center. The award, which highlights her dedication to her alma mater was presented to her by President Ronnie L. Booth. The award recipient must have earned a degree, diploma, or certificate from Tri-County; must have graduated at […]

A new restaurant opened its doors Monday in Seneca. The Blue Pointe Restaurant is an Italian restaurant that also serves a mix of different foods, explains owner Sokratis Kappis. “We have steak, seafood, chicken, pasta, about 50% Italian and 50% off the grill. We are not really expensive but not cheap either.” The new Blue Pointe Restaurant on Highway 123 […]

Due to broken air conditioning units at the Oconee Heritage Center in downtown Walhalla, the Big Ole Hootenanny and Ice Cream Social on Saturday, May 16 has been cancelled. “It is simply too hot inside to safely accommodate our musicians and guests. We may reschedule these events for a later date, but at present we will be shifting our gears […]

The heat and humidity have quickly come to the Oconee Heritage Center in downtown Walhalla. The county’s history and heritage museum reports that all five of its air conditioning units have stopped working, explains Oconee Heritage Center curator and director Leslie White. “We are currently completing diagnostics and assessments to the units, but the repairs and possible replacements could cost […]