Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is part of a coalition of seven states that filed a lawsuit Tuesday, May 1, against the federal government to end the unconstitutional Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which granted lawful presence and work permits to nearly one million unlawfully present aliens without congressional approval. As of Aug. 21, 2017, DACA […]
Read moreUnited States Attorney Beth Drake announces that in its continued efforts to support the commitments in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Attorney’s Office participated in Advocacy Day for Access and Independence 2018 this past week. This annual event was led by Able SC, which is a Center for Independent Living organization, whose mission includes empowering people with […]
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Oconee County is now looking for a candidate to fill its top position. Tuesday night, eight-year County Administrator Scott Moulder submitted his resignation to the Oconee County Council. Council Chair Edda Cammick made the motion. “I would like to make a motion to accept Mr. Moulder’s resignation and seek the appointment of an interim in his place based on the […]
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A person was not named; however, the contract has been approved for a new Seneca City Administrator. Following an executive session of a Special Called Council Meeting Tuesday night, the Seneca City Council unanimously approved the contract for a new administrator. Seneca Mayor Pro-tem Ronnie O’Kelley made the motion. “Mr. Mayor, motion to approve the contract of the candidate for […]
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The Community First Bank 2018 Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. Golf Tournament is May 18, so time is running out to be a part of it, says Jimmy Watt, Public Information Officer for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and the coordinator of the Crimestoppers program in Oconee County. “The tournament will be held this year during Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation […]
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One tool being used to attract businesses and jobs to Oconee County is the speculative building. These buildings are economic development tools to entice a potential plant expansion or usher in a new manufacturing or distribution operation, tells Richard Blackwell, Executive Director of the Oconee Economic Alliance. “The idea behind it all is to “plan ahead” for future growth and […]
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A large crowd packed the Council Chambers of Seneca City Hall Monday night to voice concerns about a proposed short-term rental amendment to the zoning ordinance. Seneca Planning and Community Development Director Ed Halbig gives details. “The Planning Commission voted against the plan as it is written, so I think the issue may be trying to look at a rewrite […]
Read moreThe Seneca Rotary Club recently presented grants to five non-profit organizations in Oconee County. The Club was able to give $4,000 in grants thanks to their fundraising activities throughout the year, which included the Poker Run and Oktoberfest 5K. The Club appreciates the support from the community and feels honored to give it back to non-profit organizations in Oconee County. […]
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The Seneca City Council will hold a Special Called Council Meeting tonight, May 1, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 5:30pm. According to the agenda, the council will hold an executive session in order to discuss a contractual matter concerning the city administrator position. Longtime City Administrator Greg Dietterick retires on June 30, after more than 20 years serving […]
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All branches of the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) will be closed on Thursday, May 10, for Confederate Memorial Day, a state and county holiday. Since the Friends’ Used Book Sale normally falls on the second Thursday, the sale has been moved to Thursday, May 17, 2018, from 9am to 5pm in the basement of the Walhalla Library.
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