[ In Lake Hartwell ]PCB Cleanup Moves AheadObjections to a plan on how to destroy two dams on Twelve Mile Creek and handle PCBs in the sediment have been addressed or contractors are prepared to address them, according to officials overseeing the federal case in Anderson.
DROUGHT STATUS DOWNGRADEDHeavy rain over the last 8 days (Sept. 15-Sept. 22) led the S. C. Department of Natural Resources to downgrade the incipient drought declaration for Oconee and Pickens counties. The state agency members of the Drought Response Committee voted on Wednesday Sept. 23, 2009, to remove these counties from drought.
[ In Lake Keowee ]Keowee River Development & YMCAA 75-acre village center will include upscale coffee houses, fresh-food markets, art galleries, adventure outfitters and locally owned restaurants, Vick said. A “boutique” hotel will host business conferences and adventure vacationers who want to enjoy area activities from hiking to whitewater rafting.
The development is centered on a love of the outdoors and its cornerstone will be a new dream home for the Foothills Area Family YMCA.