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The Clemson University Class of 1964 celebrated its 50th anniversary reunion Friday by presenting $1.046 million to the university. This brings the total of gifts by the class members over the last 50 years to almost $16 million. The new gift will be dedicated to creating an endowment for scholarships for worthy students who need the financial aid to attend […]

The City of Seneca received a state grant to promote local Farmers’ Market Initiatives in the Upstate of South Carolina. The $500 state grant will fund an Organic Garden Party on July 12, explains Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander. “It is remarkable how many organic farmers there are and this gives us an opportunity to have another event that is something […]

A call is going out to volunteers to take action in their community. The United Way of Oconee County needs help improving the community on the 2014 Day of Action. Kim Ellis, volunteer coordinator with the United Way of Oconee County says this is a nationwide initiative geared toward making an impact. “This year’s Day of Action marks the eighth […]

A local chef is taking her talents for creating fare with a flair to television. JoAnn Johnson of All J’s Catering tells about her new show “Party Flippers”. “This is a multi-segment show. So, in the beginning we have a celebrity guest, then we move into a cooking segment, and have a lot of fun cooking in the kitchen. The […]

The staff and board of Safe Harbor welcome all community members to attend an off-site ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Safe Harbor’s Oconee County Shelter on July 8 at 10am at the Shaver Recreational Complex, located at 698 West South 4th Street in Seneca. Community and civic leaders, including State Senator Thomas Alexander of Oconee County, will […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man yesterday on burglary and larceny charges in relation to an incident that occurred in late May. Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details. “23-year-old James Anthony Reed, whose address on warrants is listed as 311 Allen Street was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 12:13pm […]

The renovation of Seneca Light and Water’s Treatment Plant is underway and you can now see each step of the project as it takes place. The city is updating progress of this project with periodic picture uploads to its website of the most recent work performed, explains Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander. “We’re actually showing the progress as we go through […]

On June 25, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its first ever “Coffee With A Cop” event. This is a chance for deputies and the community to come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. It takes place at Palmetto Sweets and Company at 115 East Main Street in Walhalla from […]

Clemson University is recognizing a trustee and a retired professor with its highest public honor. The Media Relations Department at Clemson University reports that Ellison Smyth McKissick III of Greenville and Jerome Reel Jr. of Clemson are new recipients of the Clemson Medallion, which recognizes individuals who have given long and sustained commitment and significant service to Clemson University. “These […]

The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) will kick off GoSciTech, the School’s annual, residential, summer camp experience, on June 15. The camp, which takes place on the GSSM campus in Hartsville, will run for four weeks. Serving rising 8th, 9th and 10th graders, GoSciTech provides unmatched opportunities to explore science and technology in an interactive and fun environment […]