Seneca Website drawing Visitors

More people are visiting the City of Seneca, at least online anyway.  According to figures from March 15 through April 15, 2014, the city’s website at www.seneca.sc.us welcomed over 10,000 visitors.  Seneca Events Coordinator Riley Johnson gives details.  “We had 10,689 visits, but here is some interesting news, unique visits, now that is the technological term that advertisers look at […]

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Westminster Power Rates to rise in June

Electric power customers in the City of Westminster will see a 7.6% increase on their June bills.  The increase is being attributed to the city’s wholesale supplier, Piedmont Municipal Power Authority, announcement that they would be raising their rates, explains Westminster City Administrator David Smith.  “Well, as generally happens the cost of things go up and I think everybody can […]

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2014 Upstate Recognition Ride is May 10 in Anderson

The 2014 Upstate Recognition Ride, sponsored by the Upstate SC Defenders Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, is scheduled for May 10. The proceeds from the ride will be utilized to award scholarships to children of Upstate First Responders. The public is invited to attend. The event will begin with a procession of motorcycles, fire trucks, ambulances, and law enforcement vehicles that […]

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Free Boater Education Class coming to OC

With National Safe Boating Week and the summer boating season around the corner, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will be hosting a free boater education class a few weeks from now. The class will be held on May 3 from 8am until 1pm at Foothills Community Church, which is located at 505 Bountyland Road in Seneca. Pre-registration is […]

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SC Works WorkLink hosting Hiring Event in Easley

SC Works WorkLink will hold its monthly Employer Hiring Event on April 25 on the Easley Campus of Tri-County Technical College.  The Easley Campus is located at 1774 Powdersville Road.  The event takes place from 9am to noon.  Employers will be on hand to screen applications and resumés, as well as talk with and interview job seekers for open positions they […]

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Seneca ranked 27 Top Performing Micropolitan Area in US

According to Site Selection Magazine’s 2014 list of top micropolitans, the Seneca micropolitan is ranked 27th out of the 576 areas in the nation as identified by the US Census Bureau.   Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander called the ranking fantastic.  “Being ranked 27th is fantastic.  Micropolitan areas are considered non-urban communities anchored by a town of no more than 50,000 people.  […]

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OC Sheriff warns Citizens to be aware of Scams

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens to be aware of potential scams that prey in many cases on the most trusting of victims and can cost you hundreds and in some cases thousands of dollars. Even though scams can target any segment of the population of the county, many scams target senior citizens, due to the fact that […]

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Graham Campaign raises $873K in First Quarter

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s re-election campaign raised $873,177 during the first quarter of 2014 and has over $6.85 million cash-on-hand. The campaign has now collected over $11.6 million for the entire six-year election cycle. “We’re incredibly humbled by the thousands of South Carolinians who have supported Team Graham with their time and money,” said campaign manager Scott Farmer.  “Senator Graham […]

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