Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
A busy afternoon of Thursday, January 23 awaits the members of the Oconee County Planning Commission. In their meeting at 5 o’clock that evening, the commissioners will receive a report from the county’s new economic development director, Annie Caggiano. An hour earlier there will be a gathering of the corridor planning sub-committee for an election of officers and a presentation […]
Read moreOnce he graduates this spring from college, a young Seneca man is bound for a career in dentistry. James Hansen Jr. has been accepted to enroll in four years dental school at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. His dad, James Hansen Sr., says his son has shadowed the local practice of Dr. John McRoberts and is committed […]
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The welcome mat will be out tonight for a showing of an historic home south of the railroad in Seneca. An after-hours event, sponsored by the Oconee Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 tonight at the Ballenger House, 212 ES 3rd Street, the clubhouse of the Seneca Woman’s Club. The club has made big changes to […]
Read moreAt their meeting next week, Oconee County councilmen will focus their attention on the project to expand the west terminal apron at the airport. A related part of the work is the re-location of part of Mount Nebo Church Road near the Shiloh Road. Votes by the council could add up to a big pay day for the airport’s long-time […]
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Oconee sheriff’s officers have one person in custody in their investigation of the wounding of a homeless man Monday in the Utica Community. The arrest of Robert Martain Robertson, 18-year old Seneca resident, was announced early last night. Investigators plan to obtain warrants today charging Robertson with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent […]
Read moreFire departments sent fire fighters and equipment into the Tokeena Crossroads Community of Oconee County this morning to fight a mobile home fire. The fire was reported shortly before 2:15 this morning on Charis Drive, not far from the SC 24-59 juncture. As the result of the fire, one person has been displaced and the American Red Cross was contacted […]
Read moreChanges are taking place on 123 in the Seneca area. Captain D’s Seafood has closed. There’s a new neon sign above the hill from Miracle Circle, advertising the Perry Ellis International operation there. At B-B&T, there’s an indication that the local bank is getting ready for its merger with Sun Trust under the new name of Truist which yesterday became […]
Read moreThe driver of a Toyota Camry was sent to a Greenville hospital after his car left SC 28/the Highlands Highway. Walhalla Fire Department reports the car hit a tree around 6 last evening on 28 near the entrance to Stumphouse Mountain Park.
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For the budding businessman or woman, Tri-County Technical College will offer a free class “Steps to Starting a Business.” Interested students will be able to evaluate their ideas for business and assess their viability. There will be instruction in the key aspects of preparing and managing a business. The course will take place 5:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, January 23 […]
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The newest member of the Seneca Board of Zoning Appeals is Ronald Moore. His appointment was confirmed in a vote taken last night by the city council, after a short executive session.
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