By Greg Oliver – SENECA – Official- A recent report on manufacturing in all 50 states in the U.S. gave South Carolina an “A” grade for manufacturing, but also grades ranging from “B” to “D” in other categories. However, Oconee Economic Alliance executive director Richard Blackwell said the county is exceeding those marks. I would […]

SENECA – Duke Energy – the 65 sirens around Oconee Nuclear Station will be tested at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday. State, county and Duke Energy officials perform the tests once per quarter to ensure the sirens are operating properly. county emergency officials in Pickens and Oconee counties are responsible for sounding the sirens. Duke Planning siren […]

By Jason Evans – WALHALLA – “Summer Nights on Short Street,” Walhalla’s family entertainment series, will return this week. The Series sponsored by the city of Walhalla, took a break last week. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, according to Holly Douglas, one of the series’ organizers. The theme will be “A […]

Catfish By Phillip Gentry – Freshwater anglers who are considering throwing in the towel for the season are missing out on some great fishing through the heat of summer. Water temperatures in the mid 80s and higher are not a problem for channel fish and smaller blues between 2 and 10 pounds. They flood into […]

By Jerry Lamar Alexander – In 1828, Pickens Court House, “that shining city on a hill,” became a reality among the stately oaks lining ole Keowee RIver. This was at Robertson’s Ford alongside the ancient east-west Cherokee Trading Path 5 miles northeast of Seneca. Fortunately, today this 1862 Antebellum court village site is still barely […]

Storms – By Greg Oliver – SENECA – Thunderstorms and accompanying downed trees and power outages are often the results of the hot weather that hits this area each summer. But Blue RIdge Electric Cooperative spokesman Terry Ballenger said last week of storm-related outages “were quite unusual.” “I’ve been at Blue Ridge for 48 years […]

By Greg Oliver – CLEMSON – More than 30 vendors offering fresh, locally grown produce will be featured at First Thursday at the Market from 3-6 p.m. today at the Patrick Square Village Green on Issaqueena Trail. The market, which is held rain or shine with all free activities, will feature vendor offerings that include […]

As July 4 falls in the middle of the week this year, some areas are getting a jump-start on celebrating. Six Mile will get the festivities underway today with its Independence Day celebration. Local July 4 events begin today Local July 4 events begin today

By Phillip Gentry – If you’re an angler in the Upstate, it’s pretty much going to be status quo this holiday weekend. Get up early, try to catch a few fish and get off the lake before the holiday crowd arrives, then maybe get back on the water around dark and see if anything is […]

By Jason Evans – SIX MILE – Work is underway to create 10 cabins at Mile Creek Park in Six Mile. Pickens County administrator Gerald Wilson said Wednesday that the scheduled completion date on the project is sometime in mid-August. New Cabins being built at Pickens County Park New Cabins being built at Pickens County […]