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The City of Clemson is seeking interested residents to serve on one of the following boards. The Arts and Culture Commission has one position open for a three year term. This position must be filled by a resident artist living in the City of Clemson. The Clemson Planning Commission has four positions open, two for two year terms and two […]

It’s getting cold outside and the rain that is falling now could freeze overnight. With the winter weather, drivers are being encouraged to slow down and watch out, says Oconee County Emergency Services Deputy Chief of Special Operations Scott Krein. “We are going to see some slick roads and some mixed precipitation throughout the region, specifically in the mountain areas. […]

A holiday version of Jazz on the Alley is planned for Thursday, Dec. 21, as the City of Seneca presents “A Jazzy Christmas”, tells Mayor Dan Alexander. “A Jazzy Christmas”, weather permitting on Dec. 21, from 5-8pm, we will have Jamie Wright and her band here singing Christmas music. This will be a great opportunity for people to shop downtown, […]

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 […]