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94.1 The Lake is hosting the Home, Health, and Life Expo on Wednesday, October 9th, from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Shaver Complex in Seneca, where donations for storm victims will be accepted and distributed locally and in Western North Carolina in partnership with the United Way of Oconee, the City of Seneca, and the Golden Corner Food […]

During their meeting on Monday evening, Clemson City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that uses tax increment financing (TIF) from new developments like Hub Clemson to fund improvements, including affordable housing, in two city subareas. The ordinance aims to keep current residents in their community while benefiting from redevelopment. The Eastside Subarea, a historically significant African […]

A Seneca woman, 33-year-old Brittany Sue Hoke, remains in the Oconee County Detention Center on a $11,552.50 surety bond after her weekend arrest during a burglary investigation. Deputies responded to a burglary in progress on S. Walnut Street late Saturday, where Hoke resisted arrest and provided false information. She was found in the home’s bathroom after refusing to leave when […]

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative restored power to nearly 1,000 members on Monday, reducing outages to 0.6 percent. Since Hurricane Helene hit on September 27, over 63,000 members have had service restored, with 470 still without power as of this morning. Helene caused widespread damage, including downed lines and broken poles, throughout the area. While most outages are resolved, some homes […]

The City of Seneca will hold a regularly scheduled council meeting on October 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, led by Mayor Dan Alexander. The agenda includes an overview of the Oak Grove Cemetery Preservation Project by Shelby Henderson… The council will consider first readings of ordinances regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, a rezoning amendment for […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has announced its schedule for the 2024 National Faith and Blue Weekend, taking place from October 11th to 13th. This weekend aims to strengthen community ties between law enforcement and citizens through faith-based initiatives. Events include the 2nd Annual Faith and Blue Clergy Luncheon on Friday, October 11th, hosted by former Congressman Gresham Barrett at […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking public input on proposed transportation projects, encouraging residents to review project websites and provide comments, questions, or information about local historic or cultural resources. All feedback received during the comment period will be considered, with responses provided upon request. Individuals in need of special accommodations may call 803-737-1271 or send an […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health joins the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) in emphasizing the importance of mental health while dealing with the wide-ranging impacts of Hurricane Helene and its aftermath. In addition to posing physical health risks, natural disasters […]

On Sunday, October 6, 2024, the Greenville County Coroner and Sheriff’s Offices responded to a shooting at 388 Caesars Head Highway, Pickens, SC. Upon arrival, deputies found 21-year-old Kaylon Reid Culbertson of Greenville dead outside a vehicle from a gunshot wound. An autopsy is scheduled for October 7, 2024, and the investigation is ongoing.