Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Hurricane Michael, a category 2 storm, is predicted to journey across the Carolinas late Wednesday and early Thursday, pouring 2 to 6 inches or more of rainfall. AAA Carolinas is offering safety tips and resources for Carolinians as the storm approaches. While heavy rain is expected across the Carolinas, areas still drenched from Florence could suffer flash flooding. Trees, bushes […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has released the security check numbers from last Friday’s Pickens at Walhalla football game. According to Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw, approximately 2,100 people were scanned using hand held metal detectors between 6-8pm. Those numbers released by the Sheriff’s Office were made available to the Sheriff from the School District of Oconee County. “The use […]
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South Carolina residents should monitor Hurricane Michael, which could affect many parts of the state after making landfall along the Gulf Coast, reports the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD). Forecasters with the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center believe South Carolina could experience periods of heavy rain, gusty winds, tornadoes and storm surge due to Hurricane Michael, […]
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Three candidates have been granted another interview by the Oconee County Council as part of their search to find a new county administrator. After an executive session Monday, the council voted to call candidates 2, 3, and 4 back for follow-up interviews.
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Seneca High School (SHS) is starting up the Bobcat Booster Club again. In his first year as Athletic Director, Coach Andy Bay wants to re-establish the non-profit organization comprised of dedicated parents, guardians, alumni, coaches, teachers, administrators, students, and community members. “One of my goals as the Athletic Director, this is my 20th year and when I first started and […]
Read moreU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, released this statement applauding Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) for announcing her intention to vote in favor of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Graham was on the Senate floor and listened to Senator Collins’ address. “Senator Collins’ floor speech in a word, wow. It will go down in history […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, near Seneca. Dispatch received a call around 8:07pm regarding a reported shooting in the 100 block of Carver Street, which is just off of West North 1st Street. The victim, who is the homeowner, was shot inside the residence by an individual who left the […]
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Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) Corporate and Community Education Division received $876,000 in Workforce Pathways Scholarship funding that will help more than 400 individuals get back to work through QuickJobs training programs. The funding, approved by the General Assembly, help students pay for courses in approved career training programs, such as CNA, SCMC, Pre-Highway Construction, Logistics and Forklift Training, Business Office […]
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It might be October, but it is never too early to start preparing for Christmas. With that in mind the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce announces the 2018 Christmas Parade schedule for the Golden Corner of South Carolina. Seneca holds their Christmas Parade on Nov. 26, 2018, at 6pm. The Westminster Christmas Parade is set for Nov. 29, 2018, at […]
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The City of Walhalla invites the community to submit vintage pictures. The city wants to see photos of the city that residents might have hiding in the attic or basement. Walhalla has historical homes and churches that the city would like to see from 1850 to today. You can submit your photos on the city’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofwalhallasc/ or […]
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