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South Carolina’s teen birth rate is at an all-time low, according to the Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, which is a state- and privately-funded advocacy group.  The Palmetto State’s teen birth rate dropped 7% between 2011 and 2012. There were about 36 births for every 1,000 teen girls in 2012. The decline represents 21,000 fewer teen births in the past […]

Upstate businesses are anticipating an economic boost when the Bassmaster Classic returns to Lake Hartwell.  The major fishing tournament returns to the lake in February of 2015.  LakeHartwell last hosted the Bassmaster Classic in 2008.  Since then water levels have risen on Lake Hartwell, which already has a great reputation with world-class anglers. As part of the competition, anglers will […]

Water hydrant flushing continues today on Shiloh Road and Goddard Avenue in the City of Seneca.  According to an announcement from Seneca Light and Water, the flushing started yesterday at 3pm and is scheduled to continue through today.  Crews from the city’s utility department are flushing lines through a fire hydrant at the intersection.  No public action is required.

This is Tax Fraud Prevention Week and the Federal Trade Commission as well as tax preparers are urging filers to be safe with their personal information to avoid fraud.  In 2010, the Federal Trade Commission said tax identity theft accounted for 15% of the overall ID theft complaints. In 2011, it made up 24% of complaints. In 2012, tax identity […]

It is one thing for lawmakers in Washington to agree on a budget to avert another shutdown of the government but, according to South Carolina’s Jeff Duncan, it is another when the agreement impinges on some badly needed money by local governments in the Third Congressional District. Duncan said rural counties in his district, such as Oconee and McCormick, are […]

New security cameras are to be installed at Seneca’s Wellness Center.  At their monthly meeting this week, the Seneca City Council approved the new cameras after rearranging the buildings, explains Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander. “We have rearranged some things at our WellnessCenter.  The Oasis Building were the equipment was has been moved up to where the school was, so we […]

The City of Seneca announces plans for this year’s Black History Month luncheon and celebration.  LunneyHouseMuseum curator and director Dr. John Martin says you must make reservations in order to attend.  “This is going to be our second annual Black History Month luncheon and it is going to be bigger than it was last year.  We had about 103, we […]

Economic development will be the topic of this year’s State of Oconee luncheon, explains Jillian Lusk, Executive Director of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce.  “This is one of our most exciting events of the year.  This is our sixth annual State of Oconee and basically it’s to get together the community leaders and any individuals who are interested in […]

The South Carolina Highway Emergency Program is ready to help you if you have broken down on a state road. The program known as SHEP acts as a free emergency service to get disabled drivers back up and running. Services include jumping batteries, helping patch a tire, and even filling your tank enough to get to the next exit.  These crews operate […]

During the cold and flu season, the School District of Oconee County reminds parents and caregivers to keep children home if they are sick.  The School District encourages parents to keep any child at home with visible symptoms of illness: fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Please check your child’s temperature anytime they complain of not feeling well. If their fever is […]