Category: News

A new report released today by the Department of Health and Human Services finds that in South Carolina, consumers will see increased competition in the Health Insurance Marketplace, leading to new and affordable choices for consumers.  According to the report, South Carolina consumers will be able to choose from an average of 26 health plans in the Marketplace.  Nationally, the […]

As we age, bones become less dense, increasing the risk of hip and other bone fractures.  Testing bone mineral density is one way physicians assess a patient’s fracture risk.  A new study examined whether repeating this test helps predict future fracture risk. “We found that the first dexa screening test did a good job of identifying individuals that were likely […]

The City of Walhalla will be flushing fire hydrants within its service area between September 30th and November 1st.   Officials warn that there might be some discoloration of water for a short period of time due to the flushing, but the water will still be safe to drink.  Officials recommend residents check their water before doing laundry because the discoloration […]

The new Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton in downtown Seneca is scheduled to open up this week, that’s according to Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander. “The Hampton Inn is scheduled to open up, if everything comes together, they are supposed to open up this weekend on Friday.  So, we are looking forward to the hotel getting opened up.” Before the […]

A new study looks at how many folks avoid cyberspace and why. 15% of Americans 18 and older say they don’t use the Internet. Kathryn Zickuhr with the Pew Internet Project says many of those people have no desire to plug in.  “While some off-line adults have had experience with the Internet in the past, most non Internet users say […]

The South Carolina Botanical Garden fall concerts in the garden series opens with a performance of the Clemson University Jazz Ensemble at 7pm Friday, Sept. 27. The ensemble emphasizes improvisation, group interaction and solo transcription and analysis. The concert will be in the Garden amphitheater. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

The Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry trade magazine has selected a Clemson University student’s device as a top 10 finalist for the Dare-to-Dream Medtech Design Challenge.  Editors challenged bioengineers to design their dream device under the assumption that real-world challenges are non-existent. The finalists address healthcare needs across the spectrum. Eric Lucas, a doctoral student in Clemson University’s bioengineering department, is […]

Clemson University’s annual Welcome Back Festival to start the new academic year raised $18,900. The majority of the money raised will support the Student Alumni Council Endowment Scholarship Fund.  In the last three years, the scholarship fund has raised more than $56,000.  The Welcome Back Festival features more than 70 vendors from restaurants, businesses and university organizations on College Avenue in […]

After officials with the School District of Pickens County learned that a student at Pickens Elementary School is being tested and treated for meningitis, crews immediately wipe down all hard surfaces at the school as a precaution as they await the student’s test results.  The student has not tested positive but is being treated at the hospital for the illness.  […]

Owning and operating a small business can be difficult, especially if you are doing it alone.  Help is available though.  A workshop to address the first steps involved in starting a small business takes place on October 10th.  Tri-County Technical College in partnership with the Tri-County Entrepreneurial Development Corporation, Piedmont SCORE, Clemson’s Small Business Development Center and the Anderson Area Chamber […]