By Jason Evans – CLEMSON – The South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson University is getting ready to celebrate the official start of summer with song and supper. Botanical Garden to celebrate summer solstice

By Phillip Gentry – When it gets hot during the summer, people prefer to spend time somewhere cooler…. Find air conditioned water to catch summertime fish

Hartman updates committee on economic efforts – By Jason Evans – WALHALLA – There are a lot of “great, positive things” happening when it comes to Oconee County economic development, according to Destination Oconee manager Janet Hartman. New signs across county to help visitors residents

Sunset – An earthquake shook northern Pickens County on Monday evening, but it was likely not felt by many people, according to the U.S. Geological Survey…. Minor earthquake recorded at Jocassee

By Eric Sprott – SENECA – Officials complete lengthy Foothills Trail – By Eric Sprott – SENECA – Bob Faires arrived in Seneca nearly two decades ago to serve as the city’s utilities director, and during that time, he’s obviously become well versed in what the area has to offer.

Report: Real estate values have increased by 15% since 2017 – By Anna B. Mitchell – Rule No. 1: If you want to sell your lake house for more than $1 million, install a wine cellar… Upstate dominates lake house market

Local lake levels much higher than normal – By Norm Cannada – WESTMINSTER – …At Keowee and Jocassee, lake levels were not quite to fll pool this week, but were still above normal for this time of year, according to Duke Energy spokeswoman Kim Crawford. On Wednesday, both lakes were near their 100-foot full pool, […]

Marines set to visit Keowee Key for rest, relaxation – By Jason Evans – SENECA – Keowee Key will once again host men and women from the U.S. Marine Special Forces at Camp Lejeune for serval days of rest and relaxation. The Marines are set to arrive Monday and will once again be led through […]

By Greg Oliver – CLEMSON – A ground-breaking ceremony for the newest addition coming to Patrick Square, a 72,000-square-foot, $13 million independent living community, took place Wednesday on Pershing Avenue. The four-story community, known as Dominion Independent Living, will have 70 luxury-style apartments in several floor plans. The new community is expected to open in […]

By Jason Evans – SENECA – As school wraps up for the summer, parents are left with the task of finding activities that keep kids entertained and, if they’re lucky, educated. Wednesdays at the World of Energy seeks to combine both elements with its free programming geared toowrd kis ages 6-12. All the activities require […]