Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Nine Juvenile Correctional Officers were sworn in today, after graduating from the SC Department of Juvenile Justice’s four-week training program. They will serve youth at DJJ facilities across the state. DJJ’s Division of Security Operations trains and graduates a new class of officers each month. This month’s graduation falls in line with National Correctional Officers Week. It’s a week dedicated […]
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May 7 was a bittersweet day for Regina Wherry and Jasmine Brotemarkte, a mother and daughter from Anderson who spent the last two years as Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) students preparing to enter new phases of their lives. They celebrated the culmination of their hard work (both have GPAs that exceed 3.5) as they earned degrees at Tri County Technical […]
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Over 350 students crossed the stage at Littlejohn Coliseum Monday night during Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) spring commencement ceremony. Dr. Tom Lawrence, Dean of the Arts and Sciences Division at TCTC, attended the ceremony and shared these thoughts. “It was a fantastic, exciting event last night. We had an extremely large crowd, which is certainly something to say if you […]
Read moreMotorists are being warned about anticipated crowds at Clemson University on Thursday and Friday for graduation ceremonies. Plan extra time for travel as utility construction on Highway 93 has narrowed the road to two lanes from Cherry Road to Calhoun Drive. Drivers from Greenville, Central and Pendleton and other points east should use Perimeter Road from U.S. 76 and follow […]
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The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Martin House at Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster today, May 8, from 4-7pm. The ribbon cutting takes place at 4pm, followed by a reception at 6pm honoring the Sandifer legacy and tours from 4-7pm.
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Oconee County is sprucing up its image with the help of a new look to its website. Visitors to www.oconeesc.com will see new graphics, links and online services. The site also promotes Oconee County is several ways, such as jobs, businesses, recreation and a calendar of events. You can also watch meetings live online. According to the website, it is […]
Read moreNext year’s user fee costs were announced Monday night by the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority. By percentages, Seneca’s share will amount to 62.99%; Walhalla’s 18.95%; and Westminster’s 18.069%. This covers the cost for handling the flows to the Coneross Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Last night’s storm was more thunder than rain, according to Official U.S. Weather Observer Barbara Wilson. “As far as I could tell, even from the computer, I think the storm went to the southern part of the county. Here at the county seat we only had .15, but it looked like there was more storm area in the south. We […]
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The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) is a public-private nonprofit effort to accelerate job creation and capital investment, increase per capita income, diversify the local tax base and generate awareness of Oconee County as a business location. Becoming a member of the OEA provides many benefits, explains OEA Executive Director Richard Blackwell. “We work with existing primary employers to help them […]
Read moreWith summer approaching, parents and camps alike are making plans for terrific, fun opportunities for young campers to learn new skills and grow in their confidence and abilities. The United States Attorney’s Office has taken the opportunity to increase the understanding of camp organizers and parents about the law that pertains to camps which ensures that all children are welcome, […]
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