Category: News

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the theft of copper from the construction site of the new Walhalla High School on Highway 11 at Picket Post.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives an update on the investigation. “We feel like through the process of our investigation that the individual or individuals who did this […]

On Tuesday, Oconee County voters head to the polls for a special election to decide who will fill the remaining months of the late Councilman Archie Barron’s term.  Voting takes place at six precincts to decide who will represent District 3 on the County Council, explains Oconee County Voter Registration and Elections Director Joy Brooks.  “On Tuesday, April 1, we […]

Once again, Seneca’s outside auditor has given the city a clean opinion on his accounting of the financial records for the government year ending on June 30, 2013, explains Seneca Clerk/Treasurer Joel Seavey.  “The audit process was pretty smooth this year.  We got all the work and trail balances ready and they started around October and then the fieldwork was […]

For the last three years, Oconee County legislator Bill Sandifer has been fighting for significant reforms in the state’s Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board (LLR). Now, those reforms have become a reality. At issue has been the fact that although licensing fees are set by a state statute requiring them to be “sufficient but not excessive,” many professional boards have […]

Clemson University research assistant professor Ashley Kay Childers has been selected to participate in a forum to discuss quality improvement programs in U.S. hospitals that reduce preventable readmissions, prevent medical errors, improve patient outcomes and cut costs. Childers, who also is a member of the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) Quality and Patient Safety team, will participate in the American College of […]

Clemson University breaks ground today to start construction of an innovation center that will transform student lives and the academic center of campus. The planned four-story, 70,000-square-foot Watt Family Innovation Center will be built behind the R.M. Cooper Library. The building is made possible in part by a gift from the Watt family of Kennesaw, Ga. The center will serve […]

All five of the expected Republican primary challengers to U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham have filed their paperwork and paid the $10,440 fee to run. State Sen. Lee Bright or Roebuck and Lowcountry businesswoman Nancy Mace each went to the South Carolina Election Commission on Wednesday to write a check and file paperwork. They join Columbia pastor Det Bowers, Upstate businessman […]

South Carolina’s population grew by almost 150,000 people from 2012 to 2013, largely because of people moving to the state. The U.S. Census Bureau released new population estimates on Thursday. The numbers show that, as of last July 1, the estimated state population was approaching 4.8 million people. The figures also show that South Carolina has four of the nation’s […]

South Carolina’s unemployment rate for veterans 18 and older dropped to 4.1% in March 2013, down from 6.9% the same time in 2012, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports. The PalmettoState posted the nation’s sixth best rate.  The announcement comes on the heels of the launch of Operation Palmetto Employment, a statewide initiative, in partnership with the SC […]

Grant money for housing upgrades is now available in Anderson County.  The money comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s HOME program. A portion of the money goes to Anderson County, Anderson City and to private organizations that build new homes for families. This year Anderson County received $434,229, which will help upgrade 6-8 homes. Families must meet […]