Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) thought they had the right person but unfortunately things have changed and now the district is looking for a new principal for West-Oak Middle School. Last month, the SDOC announced that Dr. Tim Scott would be the new principal but that has now changed, explains Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve […]
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The search is now underway for a site to build a new Seneca Middle School, explains Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve Hanvey. “We are beginning that process because it takes a while to acquire property but we would like to look at three or four options. We need about 40 acres that is some what centralized in […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its next Pill Take Back Day at two different locations on 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 […]
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Several law enforcement vehicles could be seen turning into Seneca High School (SHS) this morning. However, there is no reason to worry this was just a drill, explains Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve Hanvey. “Seneca High was the last school in the county to do; we do it at all the schools; elementary, middle and high. Obviously, […]
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At their regular meeting in March, the Clemson City Council approved second reading of the Social Hosts Ordinance. Clemson Mayor JC Cook gives details. “Police Chief Jimmy Dixon had a problem with a lot of parties that get out of control. He started a party registration several years ago and that has worked pretty well but he just needs another […]
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The City of Clemson announces that the City Council will hold a Work Session on Thursday, March 29, at noon in the Community Room of the Clemson Fire Substation. According to the announcement, the Clemson City Council will receive a presentation from Alta Planning and Design for the downtown corridor study. The meeting is open to the public.
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The Oconee County Council will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 29, at 6:30pm or immediately following the Special Workshop Meeting with the Planning Commission for the purpose of entering into Executive Session to receive legal advice related to an economic development matter, which is entitled Project Omega. That project has been revealed as a proposal for the county […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) recently held a ceremony honoring troopers from around the state for exceptional service in 2017. This was the 50th Anniversary of the Trooper of the Year Award. Trooper Stevi J. Price was named the overall Trooper of the Year, representing the first female to ever win the Trooper of the Year award. […]
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The Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) is in the process of creating a new strategic plan for the next two or three years. In order to make sure that the library is responsive and remains a center of the community, the OCPL is hosting a second community planning meeting on Thursday, April 26, from 6-9pm at the main library in […]
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This morning, one block of downtown Walhalla will close for the demolition of the Brown Building. Main Street, between College and Tugaloo Streets, will be closed to traffic in both directions while the bulldozing takes place. Motorists are being cautioned and are encouraged to avoid this area of the city.
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