Category: News

Oconee County once again is looking inside Walhalla to build its new jail. This time, agreeing with Sheriff Mike Crenshaw, the County Council will pursue other county-owned property on the opposite side of the Law Enforcement Center. Of three options, Crenshaw recommended the cemetery side of the LEC. He quoted the consultants as saying it would be feasible to build […]

When it comes to Joint Regional Sewer Authority policy, Walhalla takes the position that it’s better not to rock the boat. And last night, with one member absent, the city council voted to oppose Seneca’s request to allow that city additional seats on the authority board. Josh Holliday, chairman of the utilities committee, made the motion, which got a ringing […]

In an effort to improve education in science, mathematics, engineering and technology and to better prepare students to post-secondary education and the workplace, Seneca High School had the first meeting of its STEM Initiative Leadership Group on January 15 at the high school’s media center.  The purpose of the initiative is to develop a program of requirements, curriculum, incentives and an […]

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a public meeting for January 30, with Duke Energy officials to discuss major projects at the Oconee Nuclear Station power plant, located near Seneca. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1pm at Duke Energy’s World of Energy off Rochester Highway. The public can observe the meeting and the NRC staff will be available […]

A new survey about the economy finds Americans feeling more positive about their net worth. Greg McBride with BankRate.com has the research. “We are starting to see more consistently positive attitudes with regards to net worth, more people saying their net worth has improved over the preceding year.” McBride credits a few factors with the change in attitude about the […]

The Pew Research Center released a report called Library Services in the Digital Age. It looks at how libraries have kept up with technology and what people really want from their local library. Pew Research Center’s Kathryn Zickuhr says librarians are like the Geek Squad.  “They are now sort of serving as a type of tech support for their communities […]

Earlier this month, the Anderson Area Society for Human Resource Management recognized Larry Kraemer with the 2012 Human Resource Professional of the Year Award. The award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the Human Resource profession.  Kraemer served as the Anderson Area chapter president in 2012. Under his leadership the chapter held monthly meetings and hosted […]

Lee III, the 55,000-square-foot addition to Clemson’s Lee Hall, has won a national award for design achievement from the American Institute of Architects. The award, one of only 11 given this year, was announced Friday in the American Institute of Architects’ Architect magazine.  Lee III, “the building that teaches”, was dedicated in April 2012. Designed to be zero-energy ready, the […]

Clemson University trustees Friday delegated powers to Provost Doris Helms to operate as chief executive of the university while President James Barker is on medical leave, effective immediately. Barker had heart surgery at Greenville Memorial Hospital Friday for a triple bypass to treat blockages discovered during a heart catheterization Thursday. It is expected he will be in the hospital, with […]