Category: News

The report of a third party inspection of Seneca’s sidelined electric buses is due today or tomorrow. And Seneca’s Ed Halbig told the mayor and council that the inspection report is highly-anticipated for it should give indication of how soon those buses may actually see service. The four buses were inspected Monday at the manufacturer in Greenville.

The Seneca High chamber ensemble received a top rating in this month’s SC Music Educators Orchestra Concert Festival at North Greenville University. The ensemble performed three pieces. And junior Celeste Wearing, a violinist, said, “It felt good to know that we worked so hard on the music and we were awarded a Superior Rating.” The orchestra will conclude this year […]

The Seneca city administrator hit on a theme sounded during the campaign leading to the election. And Greg Dietterick announced steps to make the city’s inner-workings more transparent to both its leaders and the general citizenry. The appearance of a video camera in the back of the council chambers was a sign last night that Seneca is working on a […]

Seneca’s outside auditor has given the city a clean opinion on his accounting of the financial records for the government year ended June 30, 2013. “We found no problems, no significant material weaknesses, therefore, there is no management letter,” Stancil told the mayor and council during last night’s meeting at City Hall. For the year, Stancil pegged the value of […]

This Thursday, Tri-County Technical College host a criminal justice career fair offering students and the public a chance to present themselves and their resumes to potential employers and get one step closer to landing a job.  Tri-County Technical College public relations and communications director Rebecca Eidson gives details. “It is this Thursday, March 27, from 9am to 3pm and it […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office says an Anderson County man faces multiple charges after being stopped at a routine traffic checkpoint. Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details.  “Deputies were conducting a license checkpoint Saturday night on Coneross Creek Road near Seneca, when a deputy noticed a Chevrolet Blazer pull up to the checkpoint. A check […]

The Sandifer family is pleased to announce that Brian Allen, a twelve year employee and current Vice President of Sandifer Funeral Home, Inc. in Westminster, has been promoted as General Manager. “As founder of Sandifer Funeral Home, I have been blessed by having the support of so many good people on our staff and Brian continues in that tradition.  Brian has […]

Voter turnout is expected to be low when the two men vying for the open seat on Oconee County Council square off first in a Republican Primary on April 1 to be their party’s nominee for a special May election.  Clemson University Political Science Professor Dr. Joseph Stewart says it will be interesting to see who comes out to support […]

The Clemson Alumni Association has recognized State Senator Thomas Alexander of Walhalla as one of four recipients of the 2014 Distinguished Service Award, the association’s highest honor. Award honorees demonstrate a dedication to enhancing the value of the university for future generations; professional and public service; and personal accomplishments that serve as a model for present and future Clemson students. Alexander […]

Clemson University students have developed new medical equipment that could dramatically slash the cost of blood sugar testing for diabetics and help prevent potentially fatal complications, especially in developing nations. The work is part of the bioengineering department’s broader effort to improve lives in Tanzania, where students and faculty are working to introduce several low-cost medical devices. The latest inventions […]