Special Called Board Meeting

The School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees will convene a special called meeting on Monday, June 30, at 5:30 P.M. in the School Board Conference Room (414 South Pine Street, Walhalla, SC 29691). The agenda includes an executive session to discuss a new Acting Superintendent, Interim Superintendent, and Superintendent Contract following the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland […]

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Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Ongoing Scams

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office recently reported a concerning increase in scam attempts, highlighting two prevalent schemes. In one instance, an individual narrowly avoided a scam where callers impersonating “Captain Stevens” and “Lieutenant Dean McFarland” (both of which are fictitious) from the Sheriff’s Office attempted to extort money for a fictitious warrant, instructing the victim to purchase gift cards for […]

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ConservationSCDNR Partners with 2025 SC7 Expedition for Statewide

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is collaborating with the 2025 SC7 Expedition, a month-long conservation initiative beginning July 1st. SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin will lead the kickoff hike on the Oconee Passage of the Palmetto Trail, with agency staff participating in events along the 350-mile trail from the mountains to the sea. This partnership aims to highlight […]

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Linley Park Reopens Today After Renovations

Linley Park, one of Anderson’s oldest parks, will officially reopen today at 9 a.m. following extensive upgrades that began in October 2024. The renovations include a new playground with a rubber surface, updated bathrooms, and a new family pavilion. To celebrate the reopening, city leaders have planned free popsicles, face painting, and local food trucks. For those unable to attend […]

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South Carolina Drought Committee Lifts All Remaining Drought Designations

The South Carolina Drought Response Committee (DRC) met on Tuesday and voted to remove the drought designations for the remaining nine counties (Bamberg, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, and Orangeburg), returning the entire state to a “no drought” status. This decision was based on favorable drought indicators, including 10 to 15 inches of rain over the past 60 […]

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