Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The Board of Directors for the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) meets on Friday, Aug. 3, at 9am at Blue Ridge Bank, 118 Bountyland Road in Seneca. According to the agenda, the board will hear an organization and activity report from Janet Hartman, OEA’s Interim Executive Director, a research report from Emily Hodge, the OEA’s Economic Development Specialist, a marketing update […]
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The Foothills Alliance of Oconee County is looking for volunteers. It provides help for individuals who have experienced sexual assault and child abuse via advocacy, treatment and prevention education. There are many ways to serve in a volunteer capacity whether through events, crisis calls or handyman services. An informational session is planned for Aug. 16, at 5:30pm at 102 Lura […]
Read moreThirteenth Circuit Solicitor Walt Wilkins announces that 64-year-old Robin Cater Sweezy pled guilty Tuesday, July 31, to trafficking in methamphetamine and was sentenced to 17 years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections by the Honorable James Barber. He will have to serve at least 85% of the sentence before he becomes eligible for parole. Evidence presented at the plea […]
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol is appealing to the public for any information that can help solve a hit and run early Saturday afternoon near Westminster, says Lance Corporal Joe Hovis, Community Relations Officer for Troop 3. “We have some flyers out. Basically we’re looking for a Jeep SUV, it looks like it is gray in color. We had a […]
Read moreU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is cosponsoring a Senate Resolution (S. Res. 572) that denounces calls to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and expresses support for the officers and employees who carry out ICE’s mission. “I’m proud to be a cosponsor of this important resolution,” said Graham. “Hyper-partisan calls to abolish ICE are delusional at best. We are […]
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Normally when one thinks of July in the south, the heat comes to mind. However, it was much cooler this year than expected, reports Official U.S. Weather Observer Barbara Wilson from her weather station in Walhalla. “Overnight was the most measurable precipitation we’ve had since the 26th of July, we had 1.12 inches and it was during the night. The […]
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today proclaimed Aug. 1-7 as National WIC Breastfeeding Week. Each year, National WIC Breastfeeding Week is held in conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week during the first week of August to promote and support breastfeeding as the best source of nutrition for a baby’s first year of life. In addition, this year the USDA Food […]
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Two new programs have been launched for the Downtown Revitalization Area in the City of Seneca. Last night, City Administrator Scott Moulder presented details of the Commercial Building Improvement Program and the Economic Development Incentive Program during a Town Hall Meeting at City Hall. “The Commercial Building Improvement Program is meant to strengthen and revitalize the downtown by improving the […]
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In an effort to extend services further into the county, the Seneca City Council approved the purchase of two more low or no emission buses at their meeting last night. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander gives details. “We approved the contract to accept the funding to purchase new buses to extend our routes in the Seneca area and parts of Oconee […]
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On Thursday, Aug. 23, from 6-8pm, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) will be painting for The Hope Globe non-profit. All supplies are provided, all you have to do is donate your time to paint a globe for a sick child. The purpose of The Hope Globe is to create emotional support for when a child has to leave their home […]
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