Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Oconee County Veterans Affairs Director Jerry Dyar has announced that the Veterans Affairs Office, in partnership with Upstate Warriors Solution is going to make some local veterans’ families a little happier this Christmas season. Dyar said, “We are making 25 beautiful Christmas trees, complete with stand, lights and ornaments available to the first 25 veterans who call our office and […]
Read moreThe last regulatory hurdle has been cleared for a project in Westminster… Oconee County Council unanimously approved the site plans for Baxter Manufacturing’s major expansion—previously known as Project Beamer—at its Tuesday meeting, clearing the last regulatory obstacle for a nearly $20 million project at 1000 Innovation Way in Westminster that will add roughly 50,000 square feet of new manufacturing space, […]
Read moreAt Tuesday night’s meeting, Oconee County Council considered a request to apply for a $250,000 FY25 COPS Hiring Program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to hire two additional sworn deputies dedicated to addressing rising homelessness… One local resident spoke against the measure during public comments… Sheriff Mike Crenshaw told the council two additional deputies would be beneficial by […]
Read morePioneer Rural Water District advises residents of the Fair Play area south of Interstate I-85—specifically those on Herring Road, Shore Drive, Durham Road, Fair Play Heights, Tugaloo Heights Circle, Gates Cove Drive, Watersedge Drive, Overlook Drive, East Watersedge Drive, Tugaloo Drive, Heights Drive, and Riverlake Road in Anderson County, South Carolina—to vigorously boil their water for at least one full […]
Read more39-year-old Dana Nicole Phillips of Seneca was released on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond after being booked into the Oconee County Detention Center on a charge of first-degree sexual misconduct with an inmate. The arrest stemmed from a Sheriff’s Office investigation launched November 13, 2025, into contraband at the facility, which uncovered evidence that Phillips, a contracted healthcare worker (not […]
Read moreNotified by the DNR, the Oconee Sheriff’s Office late this morning began an investigation into the discovery of a BMW under five feet of water around the Lawrence Bridge Road boat ramp. Cpl. Jimmy Watt has more,,,
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On the first floor of Seneca City Hall, vibrant conceptual artwork is now on display for the city’s planned new park, to be built on the south side of the railroad tracks at the former Kellett Elementary School site and named in memory of Seneca native and Pittsburgh Steelers great Bennie Cunningham. A standout athlete from junior high through Seneca […]
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Duke Energy’s World of Energy education center in Seneca, invites the public to its free 13th Annual Festival of Trees, running Nov. 28, 2025, through Jan. 2, 2026 (closed Dec. 24–26 and Jan. 1), with displays open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Twenty-four uniquely decorated trees, sponsored by local businesses, civic groups, and nonprofits, will fill the lobby; visitors […]
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And with the Oath of Office administered by City Attorney Bo Bowman, Ronnie O’Kelley is new Mayor of Seneca. Mayor Dan Alexander thanked his longtime friend, Mayor O’Kelley… Scott Durham was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem, while Bo Bowman was reappointed city attorney, Danielle Smith treasurer, Katie Cox as municipal judge, Anna Smith Associate Municipal Judge and Kathy Wilkes was reappointed municipal […]
Read moreSeneca’s Board of Architectural Review meets tonight at 6pm in Council Chambers at City Hall to Consider a Certificate of Appropriateness Application (Tax Map # 520-29-13-004) from Katie Capelli requesting approval to paint a mural featuring the business’s (Daydrinkers) signage on the front façade of the building. The meeting is open to the public.
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