Economic development matters for the county’s leaders

Economic development matters highlight the agendas for two meetings next week of Oconee County Council.  Those matters are shrouded in secrecy as, in at least one instance, they are to be heard in executive session.  The executive session, to follow council’s regular first Tuesday December meeting, include the economic development matters titled “Greenpaw” and PrePoly.  There’s also discussion proposed for […]

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Domestic violence alleged at two locations

The police have pressed domestic violence charges against a 31-year old Oconee County man who authorities accuse of committing domestic violence at two locations in and around Seneca.  By this morning, Clarence Curtis Hendrix Jr. remained jailed.  Thirty-one year old Hendrix was placed under a surety bond of $100 thousand dollars on a domestic violence second degree charge investigated by […]

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Lila Doyle acquisition grows company’s portfolio

The acquisition of Lila Doyle at Seneca by a southern California company took effect November 1, according to an announcement by the Ensign Group.  And the acquiring company is attaching a new name to the skilled nursing facility:  “Lila Doyle Post Acute”.  Barry Port, Ensign’s CEO, said, “This acquisition created a perfect opportunity for our continued growth in South Carolina.  […]

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Clemson’s elected leaders meet Monday

Among the items of business for Clemson City Council next week:  discussion with the Pickens County election director, Dr. Amy Sams, about moving city elections to odd-numbered years.  And Duke Energy is interested in placing two electric vehicle chargers in the parking lot of the municipal complex.  The December council meeting takes place at 6 pm Monday.

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World Aids Day is today

South Carolinians can be tested at no cost today for HIV, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and Hepatitis C. This is World AIDS day.  Information about the no-cost testing is available by calling DHEC’s SC HIV/STD Hotline at 800/322-AIDS (800/322-2437) or by visiting the state health agency’s website.  A DHEC official said, “Every county in the state has residents living with […]

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Townville area calf tests positive for rabies

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a calf found near Red Feather Road and Pine Grove Road in Seneca, SC has tested positive for rabies. Three people were exposed and have been referred to their healthcare providers. 22 cows and 21 calves in the same pasture were potentially exposed. The State Veterinarian has been […]

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Meadows must testify, court rules

South Carolina’s highest court of judges, the state Supreme Court, has issued an opinion that Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff, must testify before the special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Trump and others tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.  Meadows is known to be a Pickens County, South Carolina property owner.  According to the […]

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