Senators concerned by potential ban on American-grown corn

Three U-S senators, including South Carolina’s Tim Scott, have written a letter of concern to the U-S trade representative and the agriculture secretary.  They are displeased by Mexico’s efforts to ban certain American-grown corn.  According to Scott’s office, the plans by the Mexican president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, would unilaterally abandon a long-held science-based regulatory system and threaten the U-S-Mexico-Canada […]

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So far, four chosen for Seneca judge interviews

Scott Moulder, Seneca city administrator, says two “great interviews” took place today among the hopefuls to be chosen as the city’s next judge.  Longtime municipal judge Danny Singleton is moving on to become Oconee County probate judge.  Moulder says interviews with two other applicants are scheduled for Thursday.  It’s not too late to apply.  You don’t have to be a […]

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Extreme cold air on the way, but do not panic

Any winter precipitation that falls today and tonight will not accumulate on road with ground and air temperatures above freezing, is how a statewide forecaster based at Columbia sees it.  Frank Strait, the South Carolina severe weather liaison, predicts extreme cold air for the state on Friday, to linger at least through Monday.  Cold enough to risk exposed plumbing and […]

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Important post at the front of city hall

Seneca has determined the amphitheater proposed within one-half mile of downtown will have no significant impact on the human environment, according to a notice posted at the front door of city hall.  The two-page notice gives notice that on or about January 6, Seneca will apply to the state Department of Commerce for the release of CDBG funds—Community Development Block […]

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Free COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encourages South Carolinians to take advantage of the federal government’s continued efforts to provide free, COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits to households across the country.   The White House announced it was restarting its partnership with the U.S. Postal Service to provide home tests for every household in the nation. […]

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