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In gratitude for securing funding for the construction of a new 37,000-square-foot campus in the Oconee Industry and Technology Park, Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) named the new learning center after State Senator Thomas Alexander. TCTC President Dr. Ronnie Booth made the announcement during Friday morning’s dedication ceremony and credited Senator Alexander for assuring that the last amount of funding, believed […]

Hundreds were on hand as Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) cut the ribbon to dedicate the new Oconee Campus off Highway 11 today. TCTC President Dr. Ronnie Booth said this is the culmination of a lot of hard work. “I’m really thankful to all of you for coming. This is a big day for so many of us. This really is […]

The 2018-19 school year is set to begin on Monday, Aug. 20, and with that in mind, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is offering some safety tips to help teachers, students, administrators and parents have a safe and enjoyable year. “The Sheriff’s Office continues to be committed to making all schools in Oconee County safer,” says Oconee County Sheriff Mike […]

Kids go back to school on Monday, Aug. 20, in the School District of Oconee County. Motorists are urged to slow down and watch for students excited about the first day of class, says Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “Please watch for students, crossing guards, officers directing traffic and individuals picking up and dropping off students. […]

The City of Seneca has decided to start over on developing a short term rentals amendment to the zoning ordinance. Currently, the zoning ordinance does not address short-term rentals. At their meeting Tuesday night, the Seneca City Council voted down the second reading of a proposal, explains City Administrator Scott Moulder. “We decided to kind of slow down and start […]

Job seekers have an opportunity to meet prospective employers looking to hire over 200 employees at a job fair in Seneca. The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-County Technical College present the Oconee County Job Fair on Aug. 30, from 4-7pm at the Shaver Recreation Complex, 698 West South 4th Street in Seneca. Over 25 businesses looking to […]

Jan Oliver received a round of applause during last night’s Seneca City Council meeting as a tribute to his 32 years of service to the city. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander presented him with a plaque and shared these remarks. “We want to thank you for your many years of service to Seneca. Jan has served the community for many years […]

The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) is ready for students, says Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland. “I’ve had many positive comments this week from staff members here at the school district that it has been a great start teachers. They came back last Thursday and are working all week this week to prepare for Monday, Aug. 20, when students come […]

The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce has moved into a new home office, tells Director Vanessa Penton. “We opened Monday morning at 9am at our new location at 2 Leas Courtyard Drive in Seneca. For folks who are not familiar with the address it is on Highway 28 in the Bountyland area of Seneca. We are across from what used […]

United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced Monday that 37-year-old Tabitha A. Hammond of Seneca pled guilty to possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. United States District Judge Donald C. Coggins, of Spartanburg, accepted the guilty plea and will sentence Hammond after he has a chance to review the presentence report prepared by the United States Probation Office. Evidence […]