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 […]

By  Phillip Gentry – Lifejackets – Two things stand out vividly in my memory about growing up on the shores of Lake Hartwell during the 1970’s, when my family maintained a summer home there. The first was an automobile accident where somebody blew through a stop sign, resulting in a collision that catapulted 6-year old […]

By Anna B. Mitchell – Rule No. 1: if you want to sell your lake house for more than $1 million, install a wine cellar. Real estate values on the state’s lakes have bumped up 15 percent since spring 2017, according to a new report out from the multistate real estate firm Lake Homes Realty. […]

Officials: State has seen 200-600% more rain than normal over past two weeks – By Gabe Vavallaro – South Carolina was declared drought-free statewide Tuesday for the rist time in two years after heavy rainfall has resulted in “improved conditions,” according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. The drought […]

By Caitlin Herrington – SENECA – With sunshine in the weekend forecast, Oconee Young Professionals organizers are spreading the invitation to the first-ever “Float and Boat Parade” far and wide. The family-friendly event isn’t limited to young professionals by any means, organizer Jocelyn Plum said…. Oconee Young Professionals to host aquatic parade    

By Jake Grove – Getting out on the lake is great, but it takes a lot of prep work and responsibility….

By Jason Evans – WALHALLA – launching – Beginning June 7th, Short Street will be the place to be for kids and families in Walhalla on Thursday nights…. Walhalla launching summer series for kids

By Eric Sprott – SENECA – The figures aren’t yet set in stone, but a modest millage increase appears to be in the works for the city of Seneca’s budget for the upcoming year. City council unanimously passed the budget by a a vote of 8-0 – Councilman Scott Durham wasn’t in attendance – on […]

By Norm Cannada – WALHALLA – Oconee County Council appears headed for a 2.08-mill tax increase in the 2018-19 fiscal year budget. Last week, the council’s budget, finance and administration committee, which includes all five council members, approved $1,125,000 in additional expenditures – equal to 1.38 mills. The vote, which was 4-0 with Wayne McCall […]

By Anna B. Mitchell – Greenville County has taken the first step toward putting its most valuable asset (county square area) – more than 30 acres of prime downtown real estate along University Ridge – in private hands…. Council OKs $1B Greenville County Square redevelopmentCouncil Oks 1B Greenville County Square redevelopment