Category: News

The Outdoor Dream Foundation Memorial Bass Classic Celebration will be held this weekend in Anderson. The Outdoor Dream Foundation is a non-profit organization that grants outdoor adventures to children who have been diagnosed with terminal or life-threatening illnesses. The first event will be held at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center on Friday, September 13th at 6:30pm and will feature […]

Clemson University ranks 21st among national public universities, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual guide to “America’s Best Colleges” for 2014.  It is the university’s highest rank and the sixth consecutive year the school has been in the top 25. Additionally, Clemson ranks eighth among “up-and-coming schools” that have made “the most promising and innovative changes in academics, […]

South Carolina has tied for a second place ranking among the top states for key site selection criteria, according to Area Development magazine’s recent survey of site consultants. South Carolina tied with Georgia for second overall in meeting key location requirements. Area Development surveyed a select group of site consultants who work with a nationwide client base and are hired by corporations to […]

Motorists driving along Railroad Street in downtown Seneca may notice that some grass has been cleared out.  That is because an area has been marked for a shelter and charging station for the new all-electric CAT buses, explains Seneca Planning and Community Development Director Ed Halbig. “We selected Zorn as our contractor and so they will be coming in and […]

The United Way of Oconee County is ready to launch their annual fundraising campaign.  The mission of the United Way of Oconee County is to coordinate and develop resources to identify, evaluate, and efficiently serve the needs of the community.  LaShauna Harrison, Chief Operating Officer of the United Way of Oconee County tells how to donate.   “We have a new […]

A farm in Oconee County has earned an illustrious distinction.  The South Carolina Century Farms Program announces that the William A. Taylor Farm in Oconee County has been designated a Century Farm. Vicki Fletcher, Executive Director of the Pendleton District Commission serving Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties gives details.  “The Pendleton District Commission is the steward for the Century Farm […]

Now that the 2013 summer recreation season has officially ended, officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District announce the annual autumn park closing schedule for recreation facilities at Hartwell Lake. Paynes Creek and Georgia River campgrounds will close Sept. 9. Oconee Point, Coneross and Crescent campgrounds will close Oct. 1. Springfield Campground will close Nov. 1. Long Point […]

At 10:56pm Sunday, Oconee County firefighters were alerted to a residential structure fire at 220 Chevis Mountain Road in the Cleveland Community of Oconee County. Crews arrived within 10 minutes to find the single story home and a vehicle well involved in fire. Approximately 25 firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control in about 30 minutes. Oconee County […]

Schools are back in session around the state and that means increased traffic congestion and pedestrian traffic. Troopers are asking motorists to be extra cautious for children especially along bus routes. “Getting children to and from school right now is everyone’s primary concern,” said SCDPS Director Leroy Smith. “The increased traffic and stress of learning car pool lines and bus […]

In support of ongoing efforts to raise funds to establish a shelter and services for victims of domestic violence in Oconee County, a sub-committee of the Safe Harbor Oconee Capital Campaign Committee collaborated with Falcon’s Lair and the Lunney House Museum to organize a reception and night golf tournament. The event took place on August 3. With the help of sponsors, […]