Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The City of Seneca is saving money thanks to a new utility program. At their meeting earlier this month, the Seneca City Council approved a deposit of peak generation savings, explains Seneca City Administrator Scott Moulder. “What a great idea that was that Seneca Light and Water, Utilities Director Bob Faires, Mayor Dan Alexander, the Seneca City Council and former […]
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This year the South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair celebrates its tenth anniversary, Sept. 25-29, with a new location at the FARM Center on Highway 123 across from Ag Pro. There is still time to be a sponsor, says Melinda Harbin, Secretary of the South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair Board. “We will entertain anybody that wants to come and partner with […]
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Voting ends this Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 5pm for the Celebrate Oconee Photo Contest sponsored by the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC). Local photographers were challenged to enter their best photographs of Oconee County and 56 photos were submitted. Don’t miss the opportunity to vote for your favorite, says OHC Assistant Curator Jennifer Moss. “Photographers were asked to take photos in […]
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It was a good start to the new school year this morning in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC). Everything went according to plan, says Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland. “Well, I’ve talked to many of our principals and they have reported a very smooth opening that transportation went well and students are ready to get back. […]
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On Aug. 2, the Oconee County Sheriff’s office issued a press release seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Seneca woman, 52-year-old Camellia Lynn Norris. Late Sunday afternoon, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Clemson Police Department that Camellia was located and that she was fine and that information was confirmed by a deputy from the […]
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Administrators, teachers and staff in the School District of Pickens County (SDPC) welcomed the start of the 2018-19 school year on Thursday, Aug. 16. The celebration was held at Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Easley. During the event, the SDPC recognized the Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year. The Teacher of the Year was Amanda Wylie, […]
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The Westminster Library has started a new monthly series called Random Fandom. Each month they will have a family fun night centered on a particular fandom, which are a group of people who share comradery in a common interest. These fans are typically even interested in the minor details of the object of their fandom and will spend significant amounts […]
Read moreTwo candidates have entered the race to the be the next mayor in the Town of Salem. A Special Election is planned for Oct. 16, to fill the unexpired term of the late Mayor Diane Head, who past away this summer. So far, council members Lynn Towe and Kevin Talley have filed their candidacy paperwork with the Oconee County Voter […]
Read moreVeterans from several counties got free legal help Saturday at the Greenwood Veterans Center during a V.A.L.O.R. Program clinic there. The clinic was sponsored by the SC Attorney General’s V.A.L.O.R. Program, which was announced on Veterans Day last year. V.A.L.O.R. stands for Veterans, Active and Reserve Legal OutReach. Attorney General Alan Wilson attended the clinic and helped veterans fill out […]
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The Seneca Improvements Corporation will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 8am in the conference room of Seneca City Hall. The agenda calls for the corporation to review Economic Development Incentive Program and Commercial Building Improvement Program requests from the Keowee Brewing Company and a Commercial Building Improvement Program request from Mary Tannery. The meeting is open to […]
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