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So far, six people in South Carolina have died from the flu this season. The state Department of Health and Environmental Control says the first case in South Carolina was reported in October. The agency says 401 people as of Dec. 21 had been hospitalized for the flu.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the most prevalent […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces four people were killed on state roadways during the Christmas Holiday Reporting Period, which started December 24, at 6pm and concluded December 25, at midnight.  During the weekend period beginning December 27, at 6pm and ending December 29, at midnight, two persons were killed in crashes on state roadways. The South Carolina […]

As 2013 comes to a close, Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander reflects back on a very busy year for the city.  “2013 was an extremely busy year, a lot of things were able to be completed but also there has been lots of prep for 2014.  As we move into the Water Plant, there are some things there that are going […]

The United Way of Oconee County launched a new program this year at Christmas.  Kim Ellis with the United Way of Oconee County tells about the Family Financial Stability Program.  “This season we did a Family Financial Stability Program, which partnered with the Community Impact Team of the United Way and we did a Financial Stability Program where we paired […]

Researchers at Clemson University and the SC Department of Natural Resources have completed fieldwork on a project that will yield important new information on the population of black bears in the South Carolina mountains. The objective is to estimate the black bear population in the Mountain Hunt Unit located in northern Oconee, Pickens and Greenville counties using DNA analysis and […]

For many Americans who are severely obese, bariatric surgery can offer an effective way to lose weight. It can also help reduce blood sugar, cholesterol levels and blood pressure. A new study examined outcomes for severely obese individuals three years after undergoing two common gastric bypass procedures. “We’ve confirmed improvements in weight and health after bariatric surgery in a very […]

Norovirus, a common stomach illness that causes an array of unpleasant symptoms, is already in North Carolina and could spread to South Carolina, according to doctors.  Norovirus causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pains, fever and chills. The reason it’s so contagious is that people eat things that are contaminated with it.  Health officials say that is why it’s important to […]

The National Retail Federation reports that 10% of Americans will return holiday gifts this year.  Officials offer these tips on returning gifts.  The first and most important thing is bring the gift receipt with you.  Also, bring an ID with you. The National Retail Federation says stores will lose $3.4 million dollars on fraudulent returns and an ID will help.  […]

Millions of Target customers are checking their financial statements closer this holiday season after an attack by hackers. Now the company is warning about strange emails stating your information has been stolen. Target announced in early December that hackers stole credit and debit card numbers and names.  However, company executives said they have no reason to believe that personal identification […]

Did the holidays come and go this year?  Did you forget to make and send those yearly Christmas cards? Well, Seneca’s Lunney House Museum is your answer.  There is still time to have your picture taken in an old fashion Christmas setting at the museum in downtown Seneca.  Lunney House Museum curator and director Dr. John Martin tells how the […]