Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Oconee County really is the geography of opportunity when it comes to job growth. According to the latest figures from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, Oconee County’s unemployment rate is below 3%. Emily Hodge, Economic Development Specialist with the Oconee Economic Alliance gives details. “Our unemployment right now is at 2.7%, which accounts for roughly 923 people […]
Read moreFollowing the retirement of Janice Matheson-Holbrooks, the Oconee County Veterans Affairs Office announces that Eric Suttles will succeed her as assistant director. On Friday, the office held a reception for Matheson-Holbrooks that was attended by many of the people who had dealings with her during the last 25 years. Suttles is a young veteran who served in the Army and […]
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More people are turning to the internet to find fun things to do and places to go on vacation. To capitalize on this growing trend, Oconee County has two websites that are drawing visitors to the Golden Corner of South Carolina, explains Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley. “We utilize a couple of websites. When we went […]
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On June 1, the 2018 Military Academy Nomination Application opened and the Office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is now accepting applications for Service Academy Nominations through Oct. 19, at 5pm. Candidates interested in attending one of the four service academies; U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, or U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, may submit applications […]
Read moreA challenger has emerged for Seat One on the Board of Trustees for the School District of Oconee County. The seat is now held by Andy Inabinet of Seneca, the long-time board chairman. Challenging him will be third-generation teacher, Sandra Sloan. School board elections are non-partisan.
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An autopsy has been performed on both Fair Play men discovered dead on Friday afternoon, June 1, at 371 Tammi Lane near Fair Play. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis announces that the autopsy on 66-year-old Wesley B. Lothery of Fair Play, showed he died from blunt force injuries consistent with having been assaulted by someone. His manner of death is […]
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On Saturday, June 30, from 1-3pm, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) invites the community to meet April Phillips Boone, author of Jocassee: Face of the Waters. Copies of her book will be available for purchase during the book signing. In this collection of 62 poems, author April Phillips Boone celebrates the beauty of an area featured in a 2012 special […]
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On Tuesday, June 19, from 12-1pm, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) invites the community to bring your lunch and learn why Walhalla is famous for marriages. Join Assistant Curator Jennifer Moss as she explores why Walhalla was a destination in the tri-state area for couples lookin’ to tie the knot. The OHC is located at 123 Brown’s Square Drive in […]
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Every Thursday in June, from 3-5pm, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) hosts Throwback Thursdays. Bring your child for a fun, hands-on look at life in Oconee County from the past to the present. Registration is a must, so, contact Jennifer Moss at 864-638-2224 or [email protected] to reserve your child’s spot. The cost is $10 for OHC members and $15 for […]
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On the first and third Saturdays of every month, June 2, and 16, from 1-3pm, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) hosts Stitchin’ Together, which is a group dedicated to sharing needlework and continuing those long standing traditions. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or cross stitch (or knifty knit) the OHC would like you to join them in person every month […]
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