Grading is now taking place for a new four-floor Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites next to Applebee’s on U.S. Highway 123 in Seneca.

As the city of Seneca focuses more on revitalizing its downtown area, Mayor Dan Alexander and other city officials have expressed a hope that new development would include both residential and business components.

It remains early in the planning stages, but some of the groundwork has already been laid and the foundation will likely continue to be set this morning for a new program to help strengthen downtown Seneca.

While most of its stores have held events to celebrate opening their doors over the past three months, Hartwell Village officials have announced plans to hold and official grand opening for the new shopping center later this month.

When Vangeli’s owner Evan Dimas bought the former City Pool Hall next to his restaurant with future plans for expansion, he knew it needed a good bit of work.

Rack Room Shoes in Hartwell Village celebrated its grand opening on Thursday morning with a $4,000 donation to a local elementary school.

Oconee Economic Alliance executive director Richard Blackwell, who has spearheaded the county’s growth of new and expanding businesses over the past six years, is leaving to pursue another opportunity.

First Citizens Bank officials have announced the closing of the bank’s longtime Central branch in less than two months.

As part of handbag producer Brighton’s annual event, Emily’s Especially for You in Seneca is collecting gently used purses, totes and handbags to donate to Safe Harbor.

Schneider Electric is a growing company. 

Sears Hometown Store owner Jason Graham says the upcoming closure of his store will be a loss for the Seneca community. 

When Steve Lemere heard the kazoos and noisemakers Friday morning, he thought it was a group of kids. 

Mellow Mushroom will make its official return to Clemson with a grand opening Monday.

More than 100 customers waited outside the Seneca Bi-Lo store for a chance to receive a gift card worth up to $500 and see the changes made to the store in a six-week remodeling effort.