Clemson’s Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting cancelled
The City of Clemson announces that the July 19, Board of Zoning Appeals meeting has been cancelled due to the applicant withdrawing their variance request.
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Another Arrest made in 17th Operation Infinity
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces an additional arrest in the seventeenth “Operation Infinity” drug sweep round-up that began on Aug. 31, 2017. The Sheriff’s Office teamed up with law enforcement partners from the Salem and Walhalla Police Departments in this operation. In all, 23 individuals were being sought on a variety of drug charges involving methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, crack […]
Read moreWatch for Workers in the Road
Motorists are urged to watch for workers in the road. This summer, King Asphalt will be paving roads in Oconee County. Two projects are scheduled to start this Sunday, July 15, and continue through the end of September. Road work is planned on U.S. 123 in Seneca from Highway 28 to Pine Street and from U.S. 123 in Westminster, from […]
Read moreDeputy Coroner starts work in OC
On Monday, Oconee County welcomed its first salaried deputy coroner. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis announces that Jana Morris, who has been working as an administrative assistant in the office since last year, was chosen for the job. The Deputy Coroner works at the discretion of the Coroner and may perform any or all of the duties pertaining to the […]
Read moreSeneca close to establishing Business Incentives
Tonight, July 10, the Seneca City Council is scheduled to vote on economic incentives for new businesses and property owners willing to share the costs of facade work. According to the agenda, the council will consider a recommendation to approve amended ordinances that will offer 15% of the costs of facade improvements up to a maximum of $5,000 in matching […]
Read moreSeneca Police chase Car Thief
A man stands charged with five criminal offenses after a pursuit Friday night. The Seneca Police Department reports that 26-year-old Joseph Edward Kinsel of Fountain Inn was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a stolen vehicle, reckless driving, failure to stop for blue lights and fleeing from authorities. An officer spotted a Chevy […]
Read moreSummer Camps at the Ag Museum
The Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina is holding a summer camp for children ages 6-8; 5 and 9-year-olds welcome if qualified sibling is attending. Dates for the camp are Aug. 8-10, and the theme for the camp will revolve around STEM activities. Each day costs $10 and children may sign up for 1, 2, or all 3 days. […]
Read moreSC Office of Innovation plans Workshop Series
As part of its new 3Phase initiative, the Office of Innovation at the S.C. Department of Commerce announces a workshop series aimed at educating attendees on how to write grant applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. Taking place on Monday, July 23, in North Charleston, the inaugural workshop will include a networking […]
Read moreYou can still register for Summer School at SHS
The second session of summer school started today, July 9, at Seneca High School (SHS), but Guidance Director Cari Carter says students can still register. “Our second session of summer school just started today. It runs through July 21. It is from 8am to 1pm, Monday through Friday. Our kids can take online courses through the APEX Program and we […]
Read moreVote for Walhalla as the South’s Top Adventure Town
The City of Walhalla has been selected by Blue Ridge Outdoors to be a contender in their annual Top Adventure Town contest, tells Ken Sloan, President and CEO of Visit Oconee SC. “This is pretty cool, Blue Ridge Outdoors does this and this is their eighth consecutive year to do it. They do it in three different segments; Small Adventure […]
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