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The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to The Salvation Army, 100 Debra Street in Seneca, to celebrate the opening of their new business location. It takes place on Thursday, June 14, at 9am.
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The 2018-19 Oconee Magazine and Business Directory has arrived and everyone is encouraged to stop by any Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Office to pick up a copy, tells Executive Director Vanessa Penton. The 2018-19 Oconee Magazine and Business Directory is available at the Seneca Office located at 135 Eagles Nest Drive, Suite C, the Westminster Office at 135 East […]
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It was a very wet May in the Golden Corner of South Carolina; however, 18 days of rain did not set a record, explains Official U.S. Weather Observer Barbara Wilson. “In May of this year, I recorded 13.72 inches that was over 18 days. That was not the wettest May that we have had, the wettest was in 1976 when […]
Read moreA Tiger is about to become a Ninja, and you can watch it happen at 8pm on Wednesday, June 6, on NBC as Clemson University graduate and Army veteran 38-year-old Verdale Benson competes to be the next American Ninja Warrior, reports the Clemson University Media Relations Department. On American Ninja Warrior, competitors tackle a series of seemingly impossible physical challenges […]
Read moreClemson University specialists warn watermelon growers to act now to protect their crops from powdery mildew, which has now been detected in South Carolina. Powdery mildew produces yellow spots on the tops of the leaves of watermelon plants and white powdery mildew on the undersides. All watermelon crops in South Carolina should be sprayed immediately with a fungicide that is […]
Read moreThe State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded $225,070 in grants to three organizations for the development of programs to improve digital literacy in jobseekers and to help close the digital skills gap. A recent study by the Pew Research Center indicated that roughly 1 in 10 adults said they would have difficulty finding programs and services online, contacting potential employers […]
Read moreHurricane season is upon us, and now is the time to get your official 2018 South Carolina Hurricane Guide. The 2018 guide, recently released by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) and partner agencies, provides residents useful information about what they should do before, during and after the landfall of a major hurricane. This year’s guide has updated sections […]
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Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office seek the public’s help in regards to a larceny of a lawn mower from a business in Oakway that occurred late last week. On May 25, a deputy responded to Oakway Tractor on West-Oak Highway in regards to the theft of a walk behind lawn mower. The orange Kubota […]
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On May 14, the City of Seneca hired Scott Moulder to replace Greg Dietterick as City Administrator. Dietterick retires on June 30, after 20 years serving the city. Moulder says Dietterick has been instrumental in the transition process and describes his first two weeks on the job as a wild ride. “He’s been there the entire time and he’s got […]
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This Saturday, June 2, the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) holds graduation ceremonies. Once again, all three high school graduation ceremonies will be held in Littlejohn Coliseum on the campus of Clemson University, explains Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve Hanvey. “We will again be at Littlejohn Coliseum and we will start off with West-Oak High School […]
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