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The 2018-19 calendar was approved last night by the Board of Trustees for the School District of Oconee County (SDOC). Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland gives details. “It calls for students to come back on Aug. 20, 2018, which is kind of late but that is the first day that we were able to open school because of the South Carolina […]

Every Friday that an employee at Seneca High School (SHS) gets to wear jeans, a donation is given to a needy student during Christmas. SHS Guidance Counselor Cari Carter tells more about the school’s Jeans for Christmas Fund. “This is for our students at the high school and basically what we do is the teachers, to wear jeans on Friday, […]

One hundred kids from Seneca area elementary schools were treated to Christmas on Friday thanks to the Shop with a Bobcat Program at Seneca High School, tells Guidance Counselor Cari Carter. “This was the third year of Shop with a Bobcat. We pair a big Bobcat from the high school with a little Bobcat from one of the elementary schools. […]

The December Business Forum of the Oconee Economic Alliance will feature The Cliffs Clubs. David Sawyer, President, will serve as guest speaker. The forum begins at 8am on Thursday, Dec. 14, and the public is encouraged to attend this free event at Thrift Development, which is located at 180 Bountyland Road in Seneca. “The Oconee Economic Alliance Business Forum is […]

The City of Clemson is seeking interested residents to serve on one of the following boards. The Arts and Culture Commission has one position open for a three year term. This position must be filled by a resident artist living in the City of Clemson. The Clemson Planning Commission has four positions open, two for two year terms and two […]

It’s getting cold outside and the rain that is falling now could freeze overnight. With the winter weather, drivers are being encouraged to slow down and watch out, says Oconee County Emergency Services Deputy Chief of Special Operations Scott Krein. “We are going to see some slick roads and some mixed precipitation throughout the region, specifically in the mountain areas. […]

A holiday version of Jazz on the Alley is planned for Thursday, Dec. 21, as the City of Seneca presents “A Jazzy Christmas”, tells Mayor Dan Alexander. “A Jazzy Christmas”, weather permitting on Dec. 21, from 5-8pm, we will have Jamie Wright and her band here singing Christmas music. This will be a great opportunity for people to shop downtown, […]

During a Tuesday faculty meeting at West-Oak High School, Kurt Kreuzberger announced his retirement as principal at the end of the current school year. Kreuzberger is currently in his 32nd year as an educator in the School District of Oconee County; 11 years as a social studies teacher and coach at Walhalla High School, 13 years as an assistant principal […]