The Oconee County School Board unanimously approved a recommended 40-acre site at the corner of Garrison Road and Wells Highway for the new Seneca Middle School on Monday night, pending final approval from the South Carolina Department of Transportation and Office of School Facilities.

Nearly $5 million in state and federal grants sought by local officials to bring sewer services to two exits off Interstate 85 in Oconee County may not require the county to transfer ownership of $9 million in current sewer lines and equipment to the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority.

At its planning retreat on Sunday, Westminster City Council discussed a variety of capital improvement projects and the decision to move forward in accepting a steering committee’s recommendation for the Hall Road recreation property.

The Journal has received multiple reports that a new charge has recently appeared on Pioneer Rural Water District bills.

The West-Oak High School wrestling team bounced back from its loss to Indian Land in the third round of the Class 3A state tournament to dominate the 3A Upper State individual wrestling tournament over the weekend.

Exercising, quitting smoking and controlling diabetes are some of the ways a person can reduce their likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke. 

CLEMSON — Following yet another heartbreaking loss over the weekend, the Clemson basketball team will return home tonight to try to bounce back from the tough defeat.