Category: News

A state agency is joining in the fight against illegal prescription drug abuse.  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announces plans to aid law enforcement by reporting unusual prescription drug activity within 24-hours, which is a change from monthly reports.  DHEC joins this new attempt to target abusers, traffickers and doctors who are described as “pill mills” by […]

At their monthly meeting Tuesday night, the Seneca City Council donated $2,500 to Safe Harbor, the nonprofit organization that provides safe shelter, counseling and advocacy for victims of domestic violence.  Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander gives details.  “We are very excited about what Safe Harbor is doing in this community, they have done an amazing job this year raising money to […]

Filming is underway on Ram Cat Alley in downtown Seneca today on the feature film ‘Elbow Grease’.  The street will be closed until 8pm tonight as the film crew shoots a street festival scene for the movie.  Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander said crews started preparing last night for today’s filming. “They actually got out here late last night and started […]

A second meeting on the proposed new jail for Oconee County has been planned for later this month.  Last week, Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw met with architects to begin designing the new jail.  On October 17th the group plans to meet again on the project.  Sheriff Crenshaw anticipates that a start date on the jail project will be announced […]

As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Seneca Fire Department is educating the community about proper fire safety.  Seneca Firefighter Chris Cartee encourages these fire safety practices.  “Planning and practicing how you and your family will escape a fire safely can make all the difference.  Plan two routes of escape from every room and designate a meeting place outside your […]

Deputies with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man on traffic and drug violations during normal road patrol operations.  29-year-old Nicholas James Crawford was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center on charges of driving under suspension and drug charges due to possession of a schedule two substance. An Oconee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was traveling on North […]

A Seneca man is behind bars on two separate charges of shoplifting that involved two TVs value at more than $700. Deputies with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53-year-old Stanley Barnard Caldwell.  According to warrants, Caldwell is accused on September 6th of taking a 32” Vizio television valued at $348, from the Walmart in Seneca.  Two days later Caldwell […]

Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education Division is partnering with the Small Business Women’s Center to offer an Understanding and Applying for Woman Owned Business Certification workshop on Thursday, October 17.  This workshop will be held from 2-5pm at Tri-County Technical College’s Easley Campus. Conducted by Janet Christy, a business counselor for the S.C. Women’s Business Center, the workshop […]

The South Carolina Botanical Garden hosts its Fall Concerts in the Garden Series, featuring exciting and varied musical offerings from local artists.  On Friday, October 11th at 7pm the Garden welcomes Ali Riehm, one of Clemson University’s very own.  Her rhythmic guitar, smooth vocals, and lighthearted sound make her music a perfect match for this outdoor venue. This is Ali’s […]

The most common complication for a patient while in the hospital is an infection, especially for very sick patients who require a stay in the intensive care unit. It’s estimated that one in 20 hospital patients acquire antibiotic resistant infections. A new study examined whether wearing gloves and gowns for all patient contact in the ICU decreased infection rates.  “A […]