Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
At the urging of Seneca Planning Commission, the real estate group Forestar, which is pursuing a large home development on the city’s northwest edge, held a community meeting at the Shaver Rec Complex yesterday evening in order to allow nearby residents in Keowee Plantation, Woodcreek Drive, Queen Anne Lane and other neighborhoods the chance to learn more about the project […]
Read moreNot long after 4:00pm Wednesday afternoon, Seneca Police arrested 18 year-old Tyler Benjamin Robinson of an East South 2nd Street address and charged him with possession of a weapon during a violent crime and attempted murder. Details surrounding his arrest are expected from police once they complete their investigation. Robinson remains in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center pending […]
Read moreShortage Could Negatively Impact Patient Care as Demand Goes Up If this announcement came from a large milk producer and the headline read ‘milk shortage leads to 2-day supply in local grocery stores,’ people would most likely rush to the nearest store to buy milk, creating long lines and a sense of panic. After all, milk is a staple item […]
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The outdoor warning sirens around Oconee Nuclear Station will be tested multiple times during the week of June 28 to close out their recent upgrade project on the sirens. A select, limited number of sirens will be tested using both a short, 20-second test as well as longer three-minute tests. These tests will occur from June 28 through July 1 […]
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A new headquarters for the Seneca Police department is under renovation. A 7,500 square foot facility at the Shiloh Road Seneca Industrial Complex will be the new home for most of the department, and officers will begin operating from there within the next few months, with more moving in next year. City officials said the 911 dispatch center will get […]
Read moreThe Blood Connection is hosting a mobile blood drive today in Seneca at Norton-Thompson Park from 10:00am until 6:00pm. The Blood Connection’s O negative blood supply has now reached a critical level. The Blood Connection (TBC) is the primary blood provider for hospitals in this region, which means the need for O negative blood donations is dire. The combination of […]
Read moreThe Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman who was reported missing just yesterday morning, but has not been seen in five years, according to her family. Anderson County Sheriff’s Deputies said 65 year-old Beth R. Roberts suffers from mental health issues and has not had contact with relatives since she was last seen in Belton about five […]
Read moreWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the release of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. OVERVIEW: “As a long-time gun owner and strong supporter of the Second Amendment, I have been horrified by the recent spate of mass shootings and the link between mental health and gun violence. “My goal in working with the bipartisan group […]
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Oconee County resident Patsy Davis spoke last night during the public comments portion of the Oconee County Council meeting. She brought with her a petition that contained twenty-three signatures from concerned citizens regarding land development in Oconee, in particular, the building of new subdivisions. Davis said the county has become a “sitting duck” for development, and she’s worried that city […]
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Clemson City Council will hold a public hearing in City Hall on Tuesday, July 5th at 5:30pm to hear comments from the community about plans for the development of almost 25 acres of land for residential and commercial use. C. Todd Kennedy’s application to annex five parcels near Lawrence Road and develop the acreage calls for 105 multi-family cottages, 44 […]
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