5,000 attend Blue Ridge Electric’s Annual Meeting

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative welcomed an estimated crowd of 5,000 to its annual meeting of members on Thursday. A total of 2,715 members braved some rainy weather and registered for the event, which was conducted at the cooperative’s equipment facility in Pickens. Following some preliminary entertainment provided by the Sweet Potato Pie Kids and the Zion Quartet, the business meeting […]

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Agenda set for OC Arts and Historical Commission Meeting

The agenda is set for the Oconee County Arts and Historical Commission Meeting on May 3, at 6pm, at South Cove County Park. After calling the meeting to order, welcoming guests and approving the minutes of previous meetings, the commission will hear the treasurer’s report and discuss 2018 planning, the sesquicentennial, historical markers, the 2018 passport, Arts and Historical reception, […]

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OC PRT Commission to meet

At noon on May 3, the Oconee County Parks, recreation and Tourism Commission meets at South Cove County Park. On the agenda are updates on capital projects, programs and events as well as discussions on the South Carolina Sports Alliance, short term rental compliance recommendation, docent program and fiscal year 2018 Convention and Visitor’s Bureau budget. The meeting is open […]

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Hit and Run Deaths hit Record High

More than one hit-and-run crash occurs every minute on U.S. roads, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These crashes resulted in 2,049 deaths in 2016, the highest number on record and a 60% increase since 2009. AAA Carolinas Public Relations Manager Tiffany Wright says with the number of hit-and-run crashes on the rise, AAA is […]

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Funeral Services set for Bennie Cunningham

Beasley Funeral Home announces that the visitation and viewing for Bennie Cunningham, who passed away at the age of 63 on Monday at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, will take place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, April 28, at the funeral home located at 715 Augusta Street in Greenville. Funeral services are set for 2pm Sunday, April 29, at […]

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Gas Prices ticking Upward

Gas prices continue to climb in the Carolinas. North Carolina’s current average is $2.67, a 4-cent increase on the week and a 19-cent increase on the month. South Carolina’s average is $2.54, a 5-cent increase on the week and a 15-cent increase on the month. AAA Carolinas Public Relations Manager Tiffany Wright gives details. “The Energy Information Administration’s latest data […]

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DIY Candy Sushi at OCPL

Have you ever wanted to try sushi but could not bring yourself to do it? Well, now you can. Come to the Walhalla Library on Tuesday, May 1, at 4:30pm and learn to roll our own candy sushi using a variety of delicious treats. You will also learn how to use chopsticks like a true sushi connoisseur. All supplies will […]

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Retired Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation Luncheon

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its fourth annual Retired Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, May 15, as part of Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week. Any retired local, state, tribal or federal law enforcement officer who currently reside in Oconee County is welcome to attend this luncheon, which will begin at noon on the second floor […]

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OCPL’s 2nd Strategic Plan Meeting Tonight

The second community planning meeting for the Oconee County Public Library’s (OCPL) strategic plan will be held tonight, April 26, from 6-9pm at the Walhalla Main Library. The public is invited to have input on what programs and services the library should focus on for the next two to three years, says OCPL Director Blair Hinson. The session will be […]

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