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Family and food are what many Americans think of when you mention Thanksgiving, but according to Seneca Mayor Pro-tem Ronnie O’Kelley, the holiday is about much more than that.  “Let’s remember Thanksgiving and what it is all about, how blessed we really are.  I think I am blessed to live in Seneca, to have grown up in Seneca and to […]

You may have noticed the new blue and gold-striped CAT bus riding around Seneca.  This new all-electric CAT bus built by Proterra is conducting test runs on the new charging stations in the city, like the one on Railroad Street below Norton-Thompson Park.  Seneca Mayor Pro-tem Ronnie O’Kelley gives details. “They are really good looking; they are blue and gold […]

February is just around the corner and the City of Seneca is already planning a huge celebration for Black History Month.  Lunney House Museum curator and director Dr. John Martin said events would center at the Lunney House Museum and focus on the city’s plans to establish the Bertha Lee Strickland Museum.  In January, Dr. Martin plans to open the […]

Today, Connect South Carolina released the results of its 2013 Business Technology Assessment to show how broadband is vital for economic development in the state. The research measures how South Carolina businesses are using technology. The data show that South Carolina businesses use broadband at a rate that is comparable with the national average. Nearly three-fourths of businesses in South […]

This Thanksgiving, U.S. Senator Lyndsey Graham (R-South Carolina), is thanking the brave men and women who serve in the Armed Forces.  “As we celebrate this Thanksgiving holiday, it’s important for us all to reflect on our many blessings.  Family and friends immediately come to mind. But there are many Americans who won’t be able to celebrate this holiday season at […]

Thanksgiving Day ranks third highest in the number of U.S. kitchen fires each year on a holiday.  Oconee County Assistant Fire Chief and County Fire Marshall Shane Gibbs offers these cooking safety tips when preparing that Thanksgiving meal for the family.  “Make sure that you do not wear loose clothing around your stove top.  Wearing loose clothing, you can come […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces four additional arrests in the drug conspiracy case titled “Operation Smurf” that began Monday morning. According to the Narcotics Division of the Sheriff’s Office, the four individuals turned themselves in to deputies. That brings to 26 the total number of individuals arrested on charges of conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.  Smurfing means individuals who get […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help regarding a weekend burglary and theft at a Seneca area church.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details.  “A deputy responded to AnnHopeUnitedMethodistChurch, which is located at 702 Goddard Avenue, on Saturday afternoon around 2:15pm in response to a burglary complaint by the minister of the […]

Now that winter weather has started to move into the area, the School District of Oconee County is reminding parents and students about the inclement weather policy. On mornings when the weather is treacherous, have students ready to be picked up on time, but be prepared that the bus may be running behind because of the weather.  Treacherous whether includes […]

To help raise awareness and hopefully increase donations, the City of Seneca has launched a Celebrate Christmas with a Hero video on its website.  Celebrate Christmas with a Hero is a 501c3 non-profit organization where volunteers give clothes and toys to needy children in Oconee County at Christmas.  Sgt. Lisa Williams with the Seneca Police Department is one of the […]