Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Enjoy a free movie showing with fresh, hot popcorn on Monday, March 5, at 6pm at the Westminster Library. “In Coco, aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. This movie is rated PG and everyone is invited,” said Oconee County Public Library Director […]
Read moreGovernor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2018 will be observed March 4-10. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service jointly sponsor the week to remind people that severe storms, tornadoes and flash floods are significant hazards in South Carolina and people need to take proper safety precautions. […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) announces that if you requested turkey tags when you purchased your Big Game Permit, Sportsman’s License, or Combination License, “Seasonal Wild Turkey Tags” should appear on your annual hunting license and you should have received your tags by mail. If you have not yet received your tags, make sure you take the […]
Read moreThere is nothing more beautiful than a sleeping baby, especially for parents who are often overtired themselves. By following a few simple tips, you can create a safer sleeping environment for your baby, tells Children’s Hospital of the Greenville Health System’s Safe Kids Upstate Program Coordinator Daby Snipes. “We have something called the ABCs of Safe Sleep. A is for […]
Read moreThe Palmetto Conservation Foundation is on target to unveil the first three miles of the Stumphouse Mountain Biking Trail System in late spring of 2018. Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Upstate SORBA (Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association) and Palmetto Conservation Foundation are co-hosting a Big Dig Trail Work Day on Saturday, March 17, from 9am-3pm at Stumphouse Tunnel Park. Come out […]
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Interest in genealogy is growing in Oconee County and on Saturday, March 10, at 11am, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) is celebrating National Genealogy Day by learning how you can research your Oconee County ancestors. Join Quientell Walker of the Oconee County Public Library and Leslie Hagerty of OHC as they guide you through the many genealogical resources available in […]
Read moreNow retired, the former director of the Oconee County Public Library, Philip Cheney is running for Governor of South Carolina. One main issue, Cheney is campaigning on is the Personhood Bill and its effects on birth control. “I am an independent candidate for governor via petition. There is a bill that has passed out of committee in the Senate called […]
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On Tuesday, March 6, from 6:30-8pm, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) hosts Paint with a Purpose. Support the OHC and have a fun time expressing yourself at Paint with a Purpose. Libby Imbody from Walhalla Art Works will be guiding you through the process of painting an Oconee Bell flower in celebration of Oconee County’s sesquicentennial. Bring your own snacks […]
Read moreA representative of the Rural Development Division of the USDA will be the guest speaker for the next meeting of the PMPA Westminster Task Force. Everyone is invited at 6pm Thursday, March 15, to the Westminster Fire Department to hear Kimberly Newman speak on single-family home repair loans and grants. At this meeting, you can learn about the application process.
Read moreThe recent rain, along with rising reservoirs, has enabled to the Keowee-Toxaway Low Inflow Protocol to recover to a lower stage, Stage 0 drought, which does not require action. It was proclaimed on Feb. 13. Under Stage 0, residents on Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee no longer are restricted on water withdrawals for irrigation. However, Duke Energy reminds residents along […]
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