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Is a three-lane EN 1st Street in the cards in Seneca? For now, Seneca’s plans to turn 4-lane EN 1st into a three-lane street are in the hands of the South Carolina DOT. Scott Moulder, city administrator, said on Friday that DOT has the plans for review. So far, he says, no comments have been returned.
Read moreA local broadcaster declares his intent to run for Seat Three, Oconee County Council. The hopeful is Jazzy Jeff Bright, who is timing his announcement for 9 am Tuesday, March 1. Bright would seek the office from which Paul Cain steps down at the end of the year.
Read moreA 24-year old man was found shot to death Saturday at a Clemson apartment address, 1108 Tiger Blvd., apt. 149. Kandy Kelley, Pickens County coroner, says Gerard Traver Oullette died of gunshot wounds. The death of the 24-year old was ruled homicide, a case under investigation by the Clemson police.
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One arrest made when law enforcement seized what’s call a meth lab and a pill press on Friday near Westminster. The county sheriff’s office reported the scene at 4725 Toccoa Highway, between Tabor and Phillip Lear roads. Charges were pursued against Colby Edward Watts, 29 years old. The sheriff’s office credits undercover ops with making buys of oxy and meth […]
Read moreTwo women and three men were first day qualifiers on Friday for the special Westminster April election. Available are three city council seats, opened by sudden resignations. Friday’s qualifiers were Adam Dunn, Daby Snipes, Jerry Sanders, Robert McDaniel Morrill, and Susan Alexander Ramey.
Read moreFire fighters at Seneca put out a field fire Friday afternoon that, at one point, caused concern that the fire might spread to the Madison Pointe subdivision. In the end, the fire was contained away from the development, although it created a burnt semi-circle around a nearby brick home. In all, according to Chief Caudill, four acres were blackened alongside […]
Read moreThere’s word this afternoon that Seneca Fire Department is attempting put out a field fire along WS 4th Street. There’s worry that, if not controlled, the fire might spread to the Madison Pointe subdivision.
Read moreThe following announcement this morning from the state health agency: “With the accuracy, convenience, and widespread availability of rapid at-home tests, and a significant decrease in demand for drive-through PCR testing, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is today announcing a shift in its COVID-19 testing strategy toward at-home rapid antigen tests across South Carolina beginning […]
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A special brunch, in line with International Women’s Day, will allow Oconee County businesswoman to network through the Oconee Chamber of Commerce. A new chamber –committee called “KNOW” Knowledgeable Network of Women– will gather once every four months to network and hear guest speakers about topics relevant to women in business. Dr. Deanna Romano will be guest speaker for the […]
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Due to broken water lines in the area, Tamassee-Salem Elementary School will dismiss at 9:45am this morning. Buses will leave the school shortly after 9:45am. Please call the school if you have questions about student pick-up.
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