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Today is the fourth day of school missed this year in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC). Only three inclement weather make up days are built into the school calendar, so today’s snow will have an impact, says Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland. “The South Carolina Legislature requires that school districts have three inclement weather make up […]

Duke Energy’s World of Energy education center at Oconee Nuclear Station will host “Gold Mining in the Golden Corner” at 10am on Tuesday, Jan. 23. This free, educational program is the first of several throughout the year at the World of Energy to celebrate the 150th anniversaries of Oconee and Pickens counties. The next featured guest speaker is Furman University’s […]

The rain could not dampen the spirit at Tri-County Technical College on Friday as a large crowd gathered for a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the new Student Success Center on the Pendleton campus. TCTC President Dr. Ronnie Booth said this new three-story, 75,000-square-foot building is designed intentionally to be open and accessible and dedicated to student support, engagement and […]

Come hear from the candidates vying for the open seats on Seneca City Council as they describe their vision for Seneca in 2018 and beyond. The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce hosts the Political Forum on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 6pm in the North Room of the Gignilliat Center at 621 North Townville Street in Seneca. This event is open […]

During 2018, Oconee County will be celebrating its Sesquicentennial, or 150th birthday. As a way of commemorating the Sesquicentennial, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) is requesting photographs of the Oconee County Centennial celebration that was held in 1968. “People visiting OHC often remark that the Centennial celebrations were some of their fondest memories: people dressing up in period clothing, the […]

The Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) is holding a bookmark contest to celebrate the county’s 150th birthday. 2018 marks the sesquicentennial anniversary of Oconee County and everyone is invited to mark this occasion by participating in the contest, explains OCPL Director Blair Hinson. “You can pick up the template at any of the branches. We’ve got information about it online, […]

Six candidates are now campaigning for four open seats on the Seneca City Council. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander is excited to see more people interested in serving on the city council. “It’s always good when someone shows that interest and they want to do it. I hope whoever runs in any government that they do it for the right reasons, […]

Due to forecasted weather conditions, the first of three transformer moves to Bad Creek Hydroelectric Station has been rescheduled from Jan. 11-12 to Jan. 16-17. Starting Tuesday, Jan. 16, Duke Energy will manage the movement of three 700,000-pound transformers to the Bad Creek Hydroelectric Station. The transformers will be hauled by truck from West Union to Bad Creek in Salem. […]