Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The Pain Center at Greenville Health System’s Oconee Memorial Hospital (OMH) in Seneca has a new name. On Wednesday, the OMH Foundation held a dedication ceremony, tells OMH Foundation Manager Cortni Nations. “We had the opportunity to celebrate with patients, donors, family and friends of Dr. Todd Crowe, who passed away nearly a year ago last year and we dedicated […]
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A subcommittee will discuss a proposal to create a how to get started farming manual for Oconee County on Monday. This is a subcommittee of the Oconee County Agricultural Advisory Board. The board meets at 6pm on April 30, in Oconee County Council Chambers.
Read moreUnited States Attorney Beth Drake announces that 31-year-old Amy June Shaufelberger of Plum Branch, South Carolina, has entered a plea of guilty to embezzling $40,000 from Regions Bank. The plea was accepted by Senior United States District Court Judge Henry M. Herlong, Jr., who will sentence Shaufelberger at a later date. Shaufelberger faces a possible sentence of up to 30 […]
Read moreOn Wednesday, April 25, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) made this statement on President of France Emmanuel Macron’s address before a joint meeting of Congress. “President Macron delivered an eloquent and inspiring address to Congress. He described the unique relationship between France and the United States which is based on common values that have stood the test of time. President […]
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On Saturday, April 28, the community is invited to the Fun, Food and Fitness 5K Run. The run is sponsored by the School District of Pickens County’s Student Nutrition Services Department to encourage fitness and healthy eating habits for kids. The run begins at 10am at Herbert P. Cooper Stadium at Daniel High School. The event includes a meet and […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting Pill Take Back Day at two different locations this Saturday, April 28. The two events will be held from 10am until 2pm at the Sheriff’s Office Substation, which is located near the Emergency Room at Oconee Memorial Hospital and also at the Law Enforcement Center at 300 South Church Street in Walhalla. […]
Read moreToday, April 26, is National Take Daughters and Sons to Work Day. It is recognized on the fourth Thursday in April each year. This annual event is an educational program in the United States and Canada where parents take their children to work with them for one day. National Take Daughters and Sons to Work Day was founded by Gloria […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Drought Response Committee met Wednesday, April 25, via conference call to update the drought statuses of all counties in South Carolina. Recent rains provided sufficient relief from the drought in 15 South Carolina counties. Rainfall has been close to normal across the Upstate, whereas portions of the Midlands and central Savannah area reported less than 60% of […]
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The agenda has been amended for the Oconee County Budget, Finance and Administration Committee meeting on May 8, at 5:30pm. According to the agenda, the committee will discuss the Fiscal Year 2019 Tri-County Technical College Budget, a full-time deputy coroner and the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Oconee County Administrator’s Budget. This meeting will either immediately precede or follow the Oconee County […]
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The Seneca High School Choral Department will be presenting their spring concert on Sunday, May 6, at 3pm. The program will feature the Women’s Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Honors Women’s Chorus, Honors Chorale and Madrigal Singers. The concert will open with the Madrigal Singers singing the King’s Singers arrangement of “Can’t Buy Me Love”, composed by Lennon and McCartney. The Women’s […]
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