Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
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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The City of Clemson has been experiencing some issues with water meters being “hidden” by shrubs, flowers, other plantings and other obstructions, and the city is asking residents to help clear these obstructions. The City of Clemson has over 7,000 utility accounts that are read monthly and the city only has two meter readers. When the City of Clemson finds […]
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Ticket prices have been lowered for Celebrate Oconee!, the county’s big sesquicentennial or 150th anniversary party. The Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) announces that thanks to a generous anonymous donation tickets are now $50 per couple and $25 for individuals. All proceeds will benefit OHC museums. Celebrate Oconee! takes place on Friday, Oct. 12, from 6-9pm, at Chattooga Belle Farm in […]
Read moreSouth Carolina Governor Henry McMaster orders that the flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff until further notice as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated on law enforcement officers in Florence, South Carolina and as a tribute to the officers’ selfless service and sacrifice and incredible bravery in the […]
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The pumpkins have arrived at Northside Elementary School in Seneca and the annual Pumpkin Patch is now open for business, explains Bookkeeper Shawn Smith. “It’s right here in front of the school, it’s ready for business. It’s open everyday from noon until dusk, so around 7:15-7:30pm in the evenings. It’s a great opportunity to come by and pick out a […]
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Wayfinding signage is being installed this month throughout Oconee County. These signs will make it easier for visitors and locals alike to find fun attractions in the Golden Corner of South Carolina. Oconee Economic Alliance Interim Executive Director and Destination Oconee Manager Janet Hartman gives an update on the project to advertise museums, parks and other sites in Oconee County. […]
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The Oconee Humane Society is joining Pick Me! SC, South Carolina’s first ever statewide adoption event where 50 shelters, rescues and Petco stores are working together to adopt 1,500 animals between Oct. 5-7, 2018. The Oconee Humane Society will feature available dogs and cats at the shelter at 1925 Sandifer Boulevard in Seneca from 10am to 5pm on Friday, Oct. […]
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Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) President Dr. Ronnie L. Booth announced his plans for retirement effective June 30, 2019, at a faculty and staff meeting Monday afternoon. Dr. Booth, who was named the third president of the college in 2003, said he notified the TCTC Commission of his intentions in June of 2018. “Deciding to retire was and is not an […]
Read moreU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released this statement on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. “I have repeatedly said Judge Brett Kavanaugh is one of the most highly qualified people who has ever been nominated to serve on the Supreme Court. I doubt any person nominated to the Court has ever been looked at as closely as Judge Kavanaugh. I personally know […]
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Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office seek the public’s help in solving two recent shoplifting cases at Ulta Beauty in Hartwell Village on Clemson Boulevard, tells Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “The first case was reported to the Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 15, and occurred the previous evening when a white female entered the store […]
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