Category: News

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 […]

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is warning residents about another scam.  Authorities warn to be wary of a caller saying you’ve won a prize, an inheritance, or mail with an authentic looking check.  SLED Chief Mark Keel says recently, an elderly woman received a call from a person claiming to be a medicare representative.  The caller tried to get […]

For the 20th year, the State Department of Natural Resources is asking for nominations for the South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award.  The award acknowledges outstanding contributions made toward the protection, conservation, and improvement of South Carolina’s natural resources.  The General Assembly established the SC Environmental Awareness Award during the 1992 legislative session. Each year the public is invited to submit […]

The Oconee Heritage Center is proud to announce that on February 23, there will be a Little Miss Oconee Heritage Scholarship Pageant. Entry fee is $75 and includes ages 2-15. This is a community service fundraiser for scholarship money. Applications can be picked up at Merle Norman in Seneca or you can email [email protected]. You can also call (864) 882-3336 for […]

A top priority of the Oconee County Council in the New Year is to create more jobs and attract more companies and industries here, announces Oconee County Administrator Scott Moulder. “We have committed ourselves to economic development and we have committed ourselves to providing investment in job growth.” The Oconee County Council has worked hard over the last few years […]