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It’s not too late to join in “Libraries Rock” at the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL). You still have until Aug. 1, to turn in reading logs from the Summer Reading program in order to be entered for prizes, says OCPL Director Blair Hinson. “There is still plenty of time for folks to get their reading logs turned in, we […]

The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) needs more bus drivers, explains Oconee County Schools Associate Superintendent of Administration Steve Hanvey. “Well, we’re almost here for the start of the new school year and the SDOC is again looking for some good folks out there who can be bus drivers for us. We have a class coming up that will […]

The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man late Sunday afternoon for impersonating a law enforcement officer. A deputy on routine patrol observed a suspicious vehicle attempting to stop a motorcycle by use of a flashing blue light on Pendleton Street near Pickens City Hall. The deputy observed the vehicle, which was a gray Chevrolet Malibu to have a North […]

Throughout the summer, officers of the Seneca Police Department have been holding popsicle Fridays. On Friday, July 20, Captain Casey Bowling and Investigator Mike Teramano organized an event in the neighborhoods of Scenic Heights and Clemson Ridge. This was part of a summer program, where officers visit random areas within the City of Seneca to socialize with residents and kids […]

Job seekers have an opportunity next month to meet prospective employers at a job fair. The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-County Technical College present the Oconee County Job Fair on Aug. 30, from 4-7pm at the Shaver Recreation Complex in Seneca. Over 20 businesses and over 100 jobs will be promoted at the free event.

The search for a new administrator is underway in Oconee County. In April, Scott Moulder resigned after eight years serving the county in order to take the city administrator job in Seneca. Richard Martin, the manger of Oconee County’s Rock Quarry, has been serving as interim administrator since Moulder’s last day with the county. Oconee County Councilman Paul Cain gives […]

The number of individuals working across the state reached a new high in June, increasing by 648 people to an estimated level of 2,226,062, reports the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. Unemployment decreased significantly for the third consecutive month by nearly 5,425 people to 87,080. While the state’s labor force declined by 4,777 to 2,313,142 people, seasonally adjusted […]

You can get a great education for half the price of what you might pay at a four-year university, says Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) Orientation Coordinator Katie Beeson. “Value and affordability is extremely important. We offer different seamless transfer programs for students interested in transferring to another institution. We also have a career training base, so if you are interested […]

More students in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) are taking advantage of the Summer Feeding Program. This is the third year that the SDOC has partnered with the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) to feed kids lunch over the summer. Gloria Moore, Chief Financial Officer for the SDOC gives participation numbers this summer. “We probably served around 8,000 […]