Category: News

The Fuels America coalition today released an economic impact study by John Dunham & Associates showing the far-reaching benefits of renewable fuels for South Carolina workers and businesses.  Renewable fuels now represent nearly 10% of America’s fuel supply and have helped reduce U.S. reliance on foreign oil to the lowest level in years.  The analysis takes into account the entire supply […]

National Center for Public Policy Research Risk Analysis Director Jeff Stier has released the following statement regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s announcement today on e-cigarettes.  “I’m pleased that the FDA has finally released a blueprint for regulations of E-cigarettes, however I’m very concerned about how the FDA will implement these regulations. Essentially, what the FDA has done is tap […]

Tri-County Technical College’s annual road race, set for May 17, has a new name and a refocused purpose, raising funds to support scholarships and services for student veterans. Renamed the Tri-County Patriot Run, the College’s 5K Race and One-Mile Run/Walk will be at the Anderson Campus on Armed Forces Day, May 17, at 8am.  The race starts and ends at […]

There is still time to play in this year’s Bobcat Booster Club Golf Fundraiser.  This is the 7th Annual Outing and this year it is planned for May 9 at Cross Creek Plantation in Seneca.  A brand new 2014 Ford F-150 will be given away to the first hole in one on #4.  In addition, there will be closest to the […]

On Apr. 29, area home school students will participate in a theatrical production called Showdown at Resource Ranch. The 25-minute program will be performed by The National Theatre for Children and is part of Duke Energy’s Energy Education in Schools program, an effort to help the company’s customers increase energy efficiency in their homes. The live, interactive performance complements student […]

It’s a common chronic condition in children. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that more than 7% of American children ages 6 through 17 are taking medication for emotional or behavioral problems and it’s mainly young boys. “There were more males than females overall both between the younger and older age groups.” Lead author of the study, LeJeana Howie […]

According to a new CareerBuilder.com study, a majority of companies, 57%, are planning to hire recent college graduates this year. However, nearly one in four employers or 24% say they don’t feel that academic institutions are adequately preparing students for positions needed within their organizations. CareerBuilder’s Rosemary Haefner explains. “The majority of employers that we talked to said that there […]

Clemson University Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney says players “of any faith or no faith at all are welcome in the program.” Swinney issued a written response after a group recently accused his program of violating players’ constitutional rights by promoting Christianity. The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a formal complaint to Clemson University last week claiming Swinney and team chaplain […]

The search for ten wanted drug offenders continues today in Oconee County.  On Wednesday, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office began the fifth roundup of Operation Infinity, which is major drug roundup of individuals wanted on a variety of drug distribution charges that stretch from methamphetamine to marijuana to crack to prescription drugs. Officers from the Seneca, Walhalla, and Westminster Police […]

Ravenel Elementary is looking forward to another successful Artists on the Green. On Friday, April 25, presentations will begin at 8:30am. The day will end at 1:35pm. Our school-wide performer will be Sarah Duvall, a well- known, local storyteller. Her performances begin at 9:15am. There will be two of them: K-2 and then grades 3-5. Everyone from the community is invited to Ravenel Elementary’s […]