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On Friday, February 21, Seneca will hold its strategic planning retreat at 9 a.m. at the Seneca Light & Water Treatment Plant, featuring a review of previous goals and a goal-setting session led by Trey Eubanks of the Appalachian Council of Government. City Administrator Scott Moulder said the new businesses going into Harper’s Plaza will be announced tomorrow during the […]

Oconee County Council held its annual planning retreat at Tri-County Technical College, and Chairman Matthew Durham provided us with insights into the meeting… County Administrator Amanda Brock reviewed progress on tier one, two, and three priorities. Tier one’s focus on employee recruitment and retention saw the successful implementation of a compensation study, leading to decreased turnover. Tier two priorities included […]

The City of Clemson has begun its 2025 business license renewal process. Notifications were sent to businesses via email or mail during the first week of February, outlining renewal options. All renewals must be completed by April 30th to avoid penalties. Businesses with questions or those who did not receive a notification are encouraged to contact the city at (864) […]

The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office arrested William David Curtis after responding to a call at 9:26 a.m. Monday regarding a man allegedly assaulting a woman and burning her belongings. Curtis fled into the woods, prompting the deployment of K-9 Shadow and a drone. The drone’s thermal imaging located Curtis, leading to his apprehension. He was charged with breach of peace […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Dollar General on Highway 252 in Anderson County on February 19th at approximately 10:45 a.m. The unknown suspect, described as a white male between 5’10” and 6’00” tall wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt, grey athletic pants, white/grey athletic shoes, a dark beanie, and sunglasses, brandished a […]

The Walhalla City Council convened on Tuesday, February 18th, at the Walhalla Depot. Following standard procedures, the council approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Mayor Tim Hall presented a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month. Council then adopted the Oconee Hazard Mitigation Plan. Ordinances amending the city’s budget to appropriate funds for a new police station […]

Eastern Engineered Wood Products (Eastern), a wholesale distributor of engineered wood products, is investing $18.7 million to establish its first South Carolina operation in Anderson County. The new distribution center, located at 110 Milliken Drive in Belton, will create 31 jobs and serve lumber dealers and component manufacturers across South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Operations are slated to […]

The Oconee Parks, Recreation and Tourism Commission will consider thirteen grant applications today, with the largest requests being $10,000 for the Westminster Music Center and $9,900 for Wild Hearts Equine Therapeutic Center. Commissioners will vote on all grant requests on February 27. Separately, the Seneca appeals board will meet tonight at 6:00pm at city hall to hear a zoning variance […]

Oconee County Council unanimously passed the second reading of an ordinance prohibiting county funds from being used for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. During public comment, resident Andy Smith questioned whether the ordinance was fiscally responsible, arguing that failing to analyze potential legal costs could lead to wasted taxpayer money… Local Democrat leader Jody Gaulin also spoke against the […]