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During a Tuesday faculty meeting at West-Oak High School, Kurt Kreuzberger announced his retirement as principal at the end of the current school year. Kreuzberger is currently in his 32nd year as an educator in the School District of Oconee County; 11 years as a social studies teacher and coach at Walhalla High School, 13 years as an assistant principal […]

In 2018, Oconee County turns 150-years-old and celebrations are planned throughout the year to mark this milestone birthday. Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley says a lot of people are needed to help with all the celebrations that are being planned. “We would love to have volunteers and we would love to have ideas. We actually sent […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring a Church Safety Seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Walhalla Civic Auditorium, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “The seminar begins at 6:30pm and no registration is required. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office encourages pastors, church security teams and anyone interested in developing a church safety plan to attend. However, all citizens […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a Westminster resident was discovered dead inside her residence, reports Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “At approximately 4:36pm on Nov. 26, 2017, a call was made to Oconee County 911 reporting that a non-responsive female had been found inside a home on Creekwood Lane in Westminster. When personnel from Oconee […]

Four community leaders have been elected to serve on Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) Foundation Board of Directors. Joining the Board’s current members are Emily DeRoberts and Randy Blackston, both representing Anderson County, Jim Kaplan, representing Pickens County, and Mike Worley, representing Oconee County. Members of the Foundation Board raise money to supplement appropriations thereby helping the College to meet the […]

As you consider what gifts to buy friends and family this year for the holidays, think twice about giving pets as gifts. Animal shelters across the country are often overrun after the holidays with people returning unwanted pets they received as Christmas gifts. Oconee County Humane Society Volunteer Coordinator Angel Newman says pet ownership is a big responsibility. “Normally we […]

A shortage of qualified teachers continues to be a problem for school districts across the country. Keeping teachers in the classroom for the next generation of students is a year round job, explains Earnestine Williams, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the School District of Oconee County (SDOC). “The hiring process is a year round process. So, while we do […]

Area law enforcement officers can now receive credit for on the job training and certification through a program at Tri-County Technical College (TCTC). Dr. Chris McFarlin, Department Head of TCTC’s Public Service Programs including the Criminal Justice Programs tells about the law enforcement portfolio program. “If you are a current law enforcement officer who has been to the Academy and […]

The City of Seneca kicked off the Christmas season Monday night with the annual parade through downtown. This year, over 160 organizations, churches and businesses had floats in the parade with Santa Clause as the finale. After the parade, Santa left one of his sleighs in Seneca for free photos at the Lunney House Museum, tells Seneca City Museums Curator […]

It is now free for seniors, veterans and the disabled to go to the three county maintained parks in Oconee County. This week, the Oconee County Council passed a budget amendment allowing free access to the parks for these individuals, explains Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley. “We have a parking fee when you come into the […]