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Any retired local, state, tribal or federal law enforcement officer who currently reside in Oconee County is encouraged to RSVP for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office fourth annual Retired Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, May 15. This is part of Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week, tells Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “The luncheon begins at noon on the […]

The Seneca High School Choral Department will be presenting their spring concert on Sunday, May 6, at 3pm. The program will feature the Women’s Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Honors Women’s Chorus, Honors Chorale and Madrigal Singers. The concert will open with the Madrigal Singers singing the King’s Singers arrangement of “Can’t Buy Me Love”, composed by Lennon and McCartney. The Women’s […]

At a special called board meeting today, April 25, the Board of Trustees for the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) accepted the recommendation of two new administrators, effective July 1, 2018. Stephanie Hammond was named the new principal of Blue Ridge Elementary. She has 29 years of experience as a teacher and administrator. She is currently the Principal of […]

After almost 33-years serving the City of Seneca as a member of the Fire Department, the last seven years as chief, Jan Oliver announced Tuesday night at a Special Called Meeting of the Seneca City Council that he would be retiring in July. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander thanked Chief Oliver for his many years of dedicated service. Chief Oliver’s last […]

Just ahead of Thursday’s deadline, the City of Seneca and the Pioneer Rural Water District have agreed on a new contract. At last night’s Special Called Meeting of the Seneca City Council, unanimous approval was given by council after the Pioneer Board voted in favor of the new deal on Monday. This is a five-year deal in which Pioneer will […]

Oconee County has been chosen to receive $29,217 in federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Phase 35 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), tells LaShauna Harrison, CEO of the United Way of Oconee County. “The local Board of Directors for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program will meet to determine how the funds awarded […]

The Oconee County Arts and Historical Commission announces the second edition of the “Passport to Arts, Treasures and History” (PATH), explains Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley. “This is designed to engage our local citizens and re-introduce them to the amazing treasures Oconee County has to offer, the Passport showcases 22 sites for family fun. Participants who […]

Cancer has claimed the life of an inaugural member of the Seneca High School (SHS) Athletic Hall of Fame and a former employee of the School District of Oconee County (SDOC). Monday morning, 63-year-old Bennie Cunningham passed away at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He graduated from SHS in 1972 and went on to star for the Clemson Tigers football […]

The Upstate of South Carolina is under a flood watch through Tuesday morning. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly for the weather, says Oconee County Emergency Services Deputy Chief of Emergency Management and Special Operations Scott Krein. “Give yourself a little more time and give yourself a little more distance. The roads are wet and we have some puddling on […]

Over 140 volunteers helped put the shine back on the Golden Corner this past Saturday, April 21, during the second annual Great Oconee Cleanup. This was a partnership of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, the Oconee Economic Alliance, the Keep Oconee Beautiful Association, the School District of Oconee County and Oconee County Solid Waste. Emily Hodge, Economic Development Specialist with […]