Category: News

The CRA Board Development Committee is seeking recommendations for Board nominees for the 2014-2017 positions. The organization is seeking Board members that can provide leadership to fulfill the CRA’s mission and goals. Roles for Board members include expansion of membership and member services/value, and committee chairs to lead the various functional committees and roles within the organization. If you currently are […]

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) released the following statement in reaction to South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Glenn McConnell’s decision to not seek re-election. “Glenn McConnell will be missed.  He was a strong conservative voice for South Carolina who accomplished much for the people of our state during his years of public service. Glenn was instrumental in laying the groundwork for […]

The South Carolina State Treasurer’s Office has signed an updated custody agreement with Bank of New York Mellon. Bank of New York Mellon has been the custodial agent for over 30 years, and the custody agreement with the Bank was last renewed in 2007.  Bank of New York Mellon will continue to serve as the state’s custody bank, with more […]

Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education Division and the local SC Works Centers are reaching out to unemployed and underemployed individuals by hosting a Job Fair and Training Expo January 10. The event will be held for Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties residents from 9am until noon in the Industrial and Business Development Center located on the College’s Pendleton […]

In spite of the extremely low temperatures, the School District of Oconee County opened on a regular schedule today. Consideration was given to a delay, but temperatures were not expected to rise much in the morning with a variation of only 4 degrees during a possible delay.  Therefore, the School District took the necessary steps to ensure a warm and […]

The white flag is waiving at Our Daily Rest in Seneca.  White flags are used by shelters in times of extreme cold weather to signify they have room.  The homeless shelter is now taking those seeking shelter from the cold, explains Susan Pickett, director of Our Daily Rest.  “Any time that it is this cold we put the white flag […]

A health warning is being issued in relation to the cold snap.  Doctors say do not ignore the signs of getting cold. Look for pale skin and painful or numb extremities and watch for confusion and shivering. If you suspect you may have frost bite or hypothermia, warm the area with warm water and see a doctor immediately.

With frigid temperatures forecast this week in the Upstate of South Carolina, motorists are encouraged to keep a winter safety kit in your car in case you are stranded.  The National Safety Council recommends keeping tools in your car to battle bad weather. They say carry a scraper and blankets.  Also, put food and bottled water in your winter safety […]

Upstate agencies are preparing to cope with the cold because people are not used to the chilly temperatures. Some shelters will stay open all night to help those without a place to stay or a way to find heat. Law Enforcement says that they regularly transport people to shelters when temperatures dip down to single digits. Without heat, doctors say there […]

South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Glenn McConnell will not seek re-election; instead, he plans to pursue leading the College of Charleston.  The Associated Press reports that the Charleston Republican said in a statement Monday that he would apply for the job as president of his alma mater. Applications are due next week. McConnell says he decided it would not be honorable to […]