Category: News

This week, the Obama Administration says it will release the first official number of how many people enrolled under health reform.  Obamacare has garnered criticism since it launched earlier this year.  Even though, Obamacare is a federal issue, State Representative Bill Sandifer is still receiving several complaints from his constituency.  “I not only receive letters, calls, emails, but if I […]

A large crowd gathered at Seneca City Hall Tuesday night to voice opposition to renovating the old JN Kellett School for the new administrative home of Seneca Light and Water.  Before the meeting began, the city announced that the project had been put on an indefinite hold.  During the meeting, the city council recommended a committee be formed, explains Seneca […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested four individuals Saturday afternoon on a variety of drug charges.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details.  “A deputy responded to a wooded area near Stork Way and Wells Highway around 1pm near Seneca in regards to subject who were living in tents.  The officer then noticed a trail that […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Walhalla area man on Sunday morning on a variety of drug charges after being called to a West Union convenience store. Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details.  “Deputies responded to a convenience store on South Highway 11 in West Union in regards to a welfare check on an […]

The Holiday Season is upon us and area law enforcement agencies are reminding residents to be mindful of thieves.  Statistics show a high percentage of home burglaries occur in November and December. Area law enforcement agencies try to be extra vigilant during the holidays but they also say people can help prevent becoming a victim.  Here are a few tips: Be […]

FEV, a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle system technologies, is one of the first companies to establish operations within the Energy Systems Innovation Center at the Clemson University Restoration Institute (CURI) in North Charleston. The undisclosed investment is expected to generate at least seven new jobs, which will support FEV’s traditional capabilities, including design, analysis, prototyping, and system development.  FEV also […]

To generate more involvement, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is establishing member-based committees, explains executive director Jillian Lusk.  “Right now we are in the process of launching a series of committees.  These are going to be membership-based committees, any member who is a part of the chamber is able to jump on any and all of them that they […]

It is time to elect six new board members to serve on the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, explains executive director Jillian Lusk.  “We are currently in the process of doing board elections.  So, anybody who is a chamber member, if you have not done it yet, we have a link on our website, on our newsletter, […]

It was a busy October for the guidance office at Seneca High School.  During College Application Month, every eligible senior applied to at least one college, explains Seneca High School Guidance Director Karen Trammell.  “Every senior that is a diploma-level senior has now applied to at least one college.  I think we have had over 400 applications now completed by […]

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is launching a Target Zero enforcement effort in the last months of 2013 called Operation Fourth Quarter. Fans in South Carolina love football and fans know that the game can often hinge on what happens in the fourth quarter.  “Football is a game but we are dealing with real life and death situations on our […]