Category: News

Jocassee Valley Brewing Company and the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) announce a new macro brewery and tap room will begin operations this month in the Salem area of Oconee County. This operation will be located at 13412 North Highway 11 and is co-owned by Eddie Martin and Josh Gibson. “Opening a brewery in our area has been a dream of […]

On May 14, Scott Moulder starts working for the City of Seneca. On Wednesday he signed a contract to become the new city administrator. He explained to those in attendance at Seneca City Hall for the signing, the reasons he is leaving the county for the city. “Well, to be honest with you, I feel like Seneca chose me a […]

All branches of the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) will be closed on Thursday, May 10, explains OCPL Director Blair Hinson. “This is in observance of Confederate Memorial Day, which is a state and county holiday. The library website, e-books and e-magazines will be available at www.oconeelibrary.org.” All branches will reopen at their normal time on Friday, May 11.

Seneca High School’s (SHS) Band Booster Club will have a Barbecue Fundraiser on May 19. The barbecue is by Neal Nimmons-Smokin Hot Barbecue, and is priced by the pound, plus sauce, buns, baked beans by the pint or quart, Brunswick stew by the quart, with special pricing for a family pack. Pickup time is 4-6pm at the SHS Cafeteria.

The May Business Forum is Thursday, May 10, and this month’s business forum will feature a representative from JTEKT Koyo Bearings. The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) Business Forum is a monthly opportunity for citizens and business leaders to come together in Oconee County to network, receive timely updates on topics facing the community and discuss ways to work together in […]

Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) Welding students garnered three awards, including a first-place recognition, at the Annual South Carolina Technical College Statewide Welding Competition. Fifty-two students representing 10 technical colleges competed on April 19, at Central Carolina Technical College. Those TCTC students were David Healy of Marietta, second place; Chloe Hudson of Seneca, first place; Justin Craig of Liberty, second place; […]

The Clemson City Council holds Budget Work Sessions on May 7, and May 10. This is for the budget covering Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The first takes place on Monday, May 7, at 4pm and another is scheduled for Thursday, May 10, at 4pm. Both take place in the Upper Conference Room of Clemson City Hall at 1250 Tiger Boulevard. The […]

Two Oconee County Councilmen were on hand Wednesday afternoon as Scott Moulder signed a contract to become the new Seneca City Administrator. For the last eight years, Moulder has served as Oconee County Administrator, so Paul Cain and Julian Davis attended the signing to wish him well. Councilman Davis hates that Moulder is leaving the county but glad he is […]

On Saturday, May 5, the Oconee County Republican Party hosts a barbecue at South Cove County Park near Seneca. The event runs from 11am to 2pm. Unfortunately, all tickets have been sold and capacity attendance is expected. Among those scheduled to speak are Republican candidates running for Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Comptroller General, South Carolina House Districts 1 […]