Category: News

Clemson University’s Life Sciences Facility has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED certification accredits buildings that meet rigid standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection and indoor environmental quality. The 100,000-square-foot Life Sciences Facility opened in January. It aligns with the university’s commitment to build […]

The Clemson City Police Department is investigating vehicle break-ins over the weekend.  During the night or early morning hours of Sunday night, residents along the areas of Berkeley Drive and Country Walk subdivision experienced vehicles having been broken into by thieves.  Some of the vehicles were left unlocked; others were locked and had the window broken out. This type of […]

An Oconee County man will spend the next 33 months behind bars.  United States Attorney Bill Nettles announces that 42-year-old Hollis Frenchman Gray, Jr., of Seneca, was sentenced in federal court in Greenville, for possession of child pornography.  Senior United States District Judge Henry M. Herlong, Jr. sentenced Gray to 33 months imprisonment. Evidence presented at the change of plea […]

Oconee County has been chosen to receive $29,264 in federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  The local Board of Directors for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program will meet to determine how the funds awarded to Oconee County are to be distributed among emergency food and shelter programs run […]

On September 5th, Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Lucas went on medical leave in order to have heart valve replacement surgery.  The Board of Trustees for the School District of Oconee County named Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland as acting superintendent in the absence of Dr. Lucas.  Dr. Thorsland gives an update on Dr. Lucas’s recovery. “He is doing […]

A new survey, sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, finds most high school students say they don’t drink alcohol. MADD’s National President, Jan Withers, says they asked 695 students “Have you ever drunk alcohol?” and 69.3% said “NO”, and 8.1% said “I used to, but not any more.” “Teens are getting the good news that they have the power to […]

Next month, two municipalities in Oconee County hold elections and voters are being reminded about a change this time at the polls. Oconee County Voter Registration and Elections director Joy Brooks says now voters will have to show a photo ID at the polls before being allowed to vote.  “On the 5th of November, we will be having the city […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation announces two projects are planned for a busy stretch of Highway 123 in Seneca. Sister station, WGOG reports that one project is to start as soon as possible, while the second likely won’t begin until next summer. The approval of $30,000 by the Oconee “C” Fund Committee will allow the DOT to construct a […]

Just in time for peak leaf viewing season, the 26-story elevator has re-opened at Chimney Rock.  The elevator was closed temporarily leaving people with no choice, but to take a 25-minute hike to enjoy the 75-mile scenic view overlooking Lake Lure. An additional power line was installed so that the elevator and Sky Lounge are now running on separate lines, […]

Clemson University is establishing an endowment to honor its Provost Emerita Doris Helms, who retired June 30 after 40 years of service to Clemson. The Dr. Doris R. “Dori” Helms Creative Inquiry and Innovation Endowment will support student and faculty teams generating ideas and solving problems through engaged learning and undergraduate research. The Helms endowment is part of the university’s […]