Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The Oconee County Budget, Finance and Administration Committee meets on May 22, at 5:30pm in Council Chambers of the Oconee County Administrative Offices at 415 South Pine Street in Walhalla. They will hold discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Administrator’s Budget. There will not be a scheduled opportunity for public to comment at this meeting.
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At 6pm, tonight, May 14, the Westminster Library hosts a Girls’ Night Out Movie, tells Oconee County Public Library Director Blair Hinson. “Join us for a fun night of mocktails and a romance flick. The Westminster branch will be showing “Forever My Girl” at 6pm. This movie is rated PG. Refreshments will be served.” The Westminster Library is located at […]
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Seneca High School (SHS) Athletics will offer Summer Youth Camps for rising 1st-8th grade students. Please contact the coach listed with any questions. Each camp consists of four days with three hours per day including daily snacks and a camp t-shirt. The cost is $65 per camp; however, a family sending multiple campers to the same camp will receive the […]
Read moreAmerican appetite for electric vehicles is heating up. A new AAA survey shows that 20% or 50 million Americans will likely go electric for their next vehicle purchase, up from 15% in 2017. With lower-than-average ownership costs, increased driving ranges and the latest advanced safety features, AAA sees a strong future for electric vehicles. To help “green” car shoppers make […]
Read moreFrequently during the spring wild turkey nesting season, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is contacted concerning wild turkey nests that appear to be abandoned. These inquiries often involve concern for the welfare of the nest and eggs along with a desire to take the eggs and attempt to hatch them. However, state law is clear on this […]
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The Seneca High School (SHS) varsity boys track team won the AAA State Championship on Saturday afternoon at Spring Valley High School in Columbia, reports Dr. Chris White, SHS Varsity Boys Track Coach. The men scored 71 points, 5 points ahead of runner up Broome High School. Going into the final event of the day (the 4×400 relay), the score […]
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On Friday, Circuit Judge Clifton Newman set a $25,000 personal recognizance bond against former Walhalla Police Chief Ronald Wilbanks. The judge stated that the bond also carries the condition of house arrest and GPS monitoring. Wilbanks must also have no contact with any of the witnesses in the case. No trial date was set on the charges of misconduct in […]
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U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has announced his support for Gina Haspel to serve as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). “There is no question Gina Haspel’s decades of service at the CIA have well prepared her to lead the agency forward. Her resume is second to none, and Ms. Haspel has my full support. The Senate should confirm […]
Read moreU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) made this statement in support of President Trump’s nominee to be the first female Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Gina Haspel. “I intend to support Gina Haspel to serve as the first female Director of the CIA. She has risen through the ranks of the organization receiving high marks from all who have […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office received word Friday afternoon that the mother and six children who have been missing since Wednesday from Oconee County have been located in Autauga County, Alabama, which is near Montgomery. The six children are safe and are in the custody of the Department of Social Services. The mother, 33-year-old Jennafer Machelle Price of Longcreek Highway, […]
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