Cities hire New Zoning and Codes Administrator
The cities of Walhalla and Westminster announce that Daniel Fletcher of Walhalla has been hired as the new zoning and code administrator. He will serve both cities in that role.
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Graham applauds Trump Administration for expelling Russian Officers
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on March 26, made this statement on the news that President Trump ordered the expulsion of Russian intelligence officers from the United States. “As I said last week, ‘Anything short of expelling Russian diplomats and agents will be seen by the Russians as a sign of weakness and by our allies in Europe as an […]
Read moreSpring Break doesn’t start until Monday in SDOC
Students in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) have to wait another day before they can start having fun over spring break. Friday, March 30, is a regular school day now, explains Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland. “March 30, was scheduled to be an inclement weather make up day, which means that students would be off, but […]
Read moreOHC Assistant Curator chosen for Statewide Office
Last week at the South Carolina Federation of Museums (SCFM) Conference held in Oconee County, Oconee Heritage Center Assistant Curator and Education Specialist Jennifer Moss was chosen to serve on the SCFM Executive Committee as 1st Vice President. “It is truly an honor to serve on this committee,” says Moss. “This gives me the chance to represent Oconee County on […]
Read moreOC PRT Director receives Award
Oconee County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Director Phil Shirley received the Certificate of Special Recognition from the South Carolina Federation of Museums during their conference last week. As director of Oconee County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, Shirley has seen that heritage tourism is an important part of Oconee County’s growing tourism economy. Shirley has been a champion for Oconee County’s […]
Read moreSMS Students jump into Reading
Recently, over 20% of the entire Seneca Middle School (SMS) student body was away from school for most of a school day and it was a cause of celebration not alarm; in this case because of an epidemic of reading. Over 170 sixth, seventh and eighth grade students participated in the 2017-2018 South Carolina Junior Book Award (SCJBA) contest. By […]
Read moreTwo More Arrests in Operation Avalanche
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces two additional arrests in “Operation Avalanche,” an investigation into the distribution and trafficking of methamphetamine in Oconee County. In the months leading up to the operation, agents from the Narcotics Unit were able to determine that over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine had made its way through Oconee County with destinations reaching other parts of […]
Read moreSC State Firefighters’ Association announces New Executive Director
The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association announces the selection of M. Kyle Minick as its new Executive Director. Minick comes to the Association from the City of North Charleston where he served as the Deputy Chief of Operations. Chief Minick has most recently served as the 71st President of the Association and will become its 5th Executive Director in the […]
Read moreEasley Man pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges
United States Attorney Beth Drake stated Tuesday that 61-year-old William Haynes of Easley, pled guilty in federal court in Greenville, to possession of child pornography. Senior United States District Judge Henry M. Herlong, Jr., of Greenville, accepted the plea and will impose sentence after he has reviewed the presentence report which will be prepared by the U.S. Probation Office. Evidence […]
Read moreWalhalla Civic Auditorium announces Spring Events
The Walhalla Civic Auditorium has a number of great events planned for the spring of 2018. Here are just a few of the spectacular events coming soon; Swinging Medallions, 7 Bridges Band, and The Return. To learn more, visit the Walhalla Civic Auditorium’s website at www.walhallapac.com.
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