Wrongfully accused students wins jury award

A jury recently awarded $5.3 million to a wrongfully accused Clemson student on defamation and civil conspiracy claims, according to “SAVE”, a group that advocates for due process.  The decision is believed to represent the largest amount awarded to a student falsely accused of sexual misconduct.  The events centered on a Clemson student, her boyfriend, and a romantic interest.  A […]

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Seneca businesswoman in an academic exercise

A Seneca businesswoman judged a Clemson University academic exercise that encouraged students to develop ideas, explore solutions, and compete for prizes.  The competition was Cultivate.CAFLS.  A co-owner of Keowee Brewing in Seneca, Allison Butterbaugh spent 13 years in the dairy industry before moving to own and operate a brewery, with her husband.  She was glad to judge competition that let […]

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Clarifying our Clemson poultry story

An ordinance several years old in Clemson spells in detail the conditions by which city residents may keep chickens, a city official tells us.  In fact, according to Todd Steadman, a Clemson resident may keep as many as five chickens in a single-family, detached dwelling.  Steadman, planning and codes director, referred 101.7/WGOG NEWS to the ordinance “Keeping of Chickens.”  Among […]

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Tornadoes from 1 and 2 years ago

At last night’s city hall meeting, the Seneca mayor gave each member of the city council the chance to give a personal reflection on the EF3 tornado that ravaged parts of the city and surrounding area two years ago.  Among the impacts:  a major landscape change, especially where trees fell in the vicinity of Wells Highway.  What’s less remembered is […]

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Thanks to those who lay it on the line

South Carolina’s 3rd District representative delivered a thank you in person yesterday at the Seneca Fire Department to first responders and law enforcement officers.  Rep. Jeff Duncan makes it a point of crossing his district to show his gratitude to various public safety personnel for their work.  After being introduced at the city fire department by Fire Chief Caudill, Duncan […]

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James Harris

West Union– James “Jamie” Edward Harris, 51, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Jamie was the son of the late Frank Edward Harris and Virginia Dyar Harris.   Jamie enjoyed working at the Activities Center and was of the Christian Faith.   Jamie is survived by many […]

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