Accident scene — downtown Seneca

A wreck scene in downtown Seneca is being cleared.  The car accident apparently occurred at the intersection of N. Walnut and E. Main streets.  From the scene, 94.1 The Lake’s Kevin Hollis quotes an official as saying one person going to the hospital.  It’s possible a second person will undergo treatment, but the injuries are thought to be minor.

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Monkeypox confirmed in South Carolina

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed two cases of monkeypox infection in a person in the Midlands region and another person in the Lowcountry region. The affected individuals will be monitored until they are no longer infectious to prevent spread of the virus and will be isolated if needed. Appropriate care will be provided […]

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Asian long-horned ticks infest York County farm

South Carolina public health and livestock officials have recently identified a large population of Asian longhorned ticks infesting a pasture at a cattle farm in York County. This invasive species of tick is not commonly found in the United States, and bites from these ticks have caused severe illnesses in people, animals and livestock in other countries. As of June […]

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Farm Center show

Everyone is invited to the Farm Center tomorrow on Sandifer Boulevard for an antique tractor and engine show.  The hours are 9 am to 3 pm.  Kevin Harbin, a board member of the Farm Center, says for a show theme, they are borrowing “Bygone Days” — the title of a book by the late D. Land.  For many years, Land […]

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A chance to comment on future sewer work

Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority would like comment for the potential of the Fair Play/Townville Area Sewer Basin.  The latest phase of the project is gathering information, and the JRSA’s Chris Eleazer says people may go to www.ojrsa.org/resources and access info about the study by selecting the link to “Sewer Basin Public Survey”.  You can take an online survey below […]

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Home fire and the rescue of kayakers

Fire broke out in a home near Westminster.  Fire fighters were sent around 7 last night to an address on the Miller Farm Road.  No one reported hurt.  There’s word this morning that two boys are OK after they became temporarily stranded in their kayak yesterday afternoon on Lake Jocassee.  The difficulty for the 12 and 14-year old boys came […]

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Walhallan charged with murder near Seneca

The Oconee Sheriff’s Office announcement: “The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the homicide of Nancy Popham.   Deputies were dispatched to a residence located at 119 Country Kin Rd., Seneca SC on July 4, 2022 at 4:24PM for a cardiac arrest. Upon their arrival Deputies located a 67 year female, Nancy Popham, deceased at the residence. […]

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