Category: News

The Media Relations Department at Clemson University reports that two students have been awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering, and a third student has received an honorable mention. Scott Cole, a junior bioengineering major, and Julie Robinson, a junior chemical engineering major, were awarded scholarships. Brenden Roberts, a junior physics major, was given […]

The Oconee Heritage Center’s “Let the Light Shine” project has reached the halfway point and things are much brighter now at the museum says curator and director Leslie White.  “That has gone very well; it’s a real testament to how concerned people around here are for the environment as well as their history.  It was an initiative that we started […]

Thanks to the thousands of people who attend the recent Charlie Daniels concert, the Seneca City Council was able to present a $7,568 check to support Veterans Appreciation Night.  At their monthly meeting Tuesday night, members of the Seneca City Council awarded the check and heard plans for event, explains Seneca Events Coordinator Riley Johnson.  “Back when we were planning […]

Good news to report on energy and the expected cost of U.S. electricity this summer.  U.S. Energy Information Administration spokesperson Jonathan Cogan gives details.  “The average U.S. household is expected to pay $395 for electricity this summer. That’s down 2.5% from last year and the lowest residential summer power bill in four years. Lower electricity use to meet cooling demand […]

Seneca Police arrested another suspect sought in the department’s recent drug round up.  Arrest records list 21-year-old Brandon James Hunter of Seneca charged with distribution of marijuana.  Hunter is the 29th suspect arrested in a round up of 36 wanted persons on drug related charges.  Hunter was released from the Oconee County Detention Center on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond.   […]

The top man for public schools in Oconee County has received a 2% raise and a one-year contract extension.  Monday night, the Board of Trustees for the School District of Oconee County unanimously approved the raise and extension for Superintendent Dr. Mike Lucas.  The action comes on the heels of his annual evaluation.   In a statement the Board said, “Dr. […]

The City of Seneca’s website is still fairly new but already it is paying dividends.  Upgrading the website was a goal of the Seneca City Council a few years ago, says Mayor Dan Alexander.  “Several years ago one of the things that we wanted to do better was the website.  It has gotten better over the years but now we […]

As warm weather moves into the Upstate this summer, remember your pets.  Triple digit temperatures can be deadly for pets especially when they do not have water and shade, says Oconee Humane Society Board president Randy Vansterdamn.  “You want to care for your animal like it was family.  You want to make sure they have shelter, clean water and food.  […]

Now that kids are out of school for the summer, review safety measures with them about the dangers in and around your home.  The number one danger is fire.  Teach kids what to do in the event of a fire and make sure they know where to go and what to do says Oconee County Firefighter and District Fire Marshall […]

A recent graduate from the School District of Oconee County has been named the South Carolina Careers Governor’s Award Student of the Year.  Cassidy Westmoreland, a recent graduate of West-Oak High School and the Fred P. Hamilton Career Center, has achieved an outstanding level of academic success.  She recently earned the honor of being recognized as Salutatorian of her class […]