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EAS Change Systems announces it will be locating corporate operations in Greenville County. Supporting the plastic injection molding industry, the company is projected to create 20 new jobs, reports the South Carolina Department of Commerce. EAS Change Systems offers quick clamping and quick changing systems for plastic injection molding machines and metal stamping presses, as well as multi-coupler and mold […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Public Safety reports six people were killed on state roadways over the weekend. As of April 15, 236 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 292 highway deaths during the same time period in 2017. Locally, Anderson County lists 11 in 2018 and 14 in 2017. Oconee County reports three deaths each of […]
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The City of Walhalla announces that the Fire Department will start testing and flushing more than 200 hydrants in and around the city on May 1. This maintenance work is necessary to identify any problems and ensure that hydrants produce the needed water during a fire. In addition, the tests are required by the Insurance Service Office, which sets property […]
Read moreBats have been removed from the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts at Clemson University. It will now reopen its theaters on April 27, reports the Clemson University Media Relations Department. A colony of bats was discovered roosting in a wall that separates the Brooks Theatre from the lobby on March 26. A wall was opened, the former roost was […]
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A change has been made to the Armed School Alliance Program being proposed in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC), explains Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland. “I would like everyone to know that this is a secondary school safety proposal. Our first goal is to have a School Resource Officer (SRO) is every school. That is one thing that I […]
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Last year, there were 102 fire fatalities in South Carolina and as of March 28, 2018, there have already been 35 lives lost to fires. Fire Officials say there is a need in the state to work together to promote fire and life safety. A majority of fire fatalities involve human factors that can be prevented. A recent survey found […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Oconee County man with listed addresses in Walhalla and West Union over the weekend on one count each of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, third or subsequent offense and a sex offender registry violation, second offense. Booked into the Oconee County Detention Center on Sunday was 32-year-old Randal Joseph Emery. He also […]
Read moreThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hartwell Lake Office will open the following campgrounds and day-use areas for the 2018 recreation season on May 1. Oconee Point Campground in Oconee County. Open May 1, through Oct. 31. The campground is conveniently located only minutes away from Clemson and Townville, with a total of 70 sites (all waterfront). All sites are […]
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If you have a child that will be 4-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2018, they may be eligible for 4K services in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC), explains Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Ginger Hopkins. “We are holding 4K registration and want to hear from those who might be interested. Please schedule a screening appointment for your child […]
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The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) is now accepting School Choice applications. Parents are also being made aware of some recent changes to the policy, explains Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve Hanvey. “Right now we have 1,018 who have filed out the application for School Choice, so the vast majority of the ones who have done it in the […]
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