Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
At the work session meeting held on Feb. 12, the Board of Trustees for the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) accepted the recommendation of Mrs. Marie L. Simmons as the new Assistant Superintendent of Instruction. The effective date of this appointment is July 1, 2018. Simmons has 19 years of experience as a teacher and administrator. She is currently […]
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The West-Oak High School Warriors Wrestling Team won back to back AAA State Championships on Saturday. The Wrestling Warriors capped a perfect season, 27-0, by beating the Swansea Tigers 58-18 at Airport High School for the state title. Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland congratulates the team, coaches and parents on winning the title. “We are very excited about […]
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Congratulations to three students in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) for their selections to the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association’s (SCBCA) AAA All-State Basketball Teams. Seneca Lady Cat junior guard Anne-Hamilton Leroy was selected to the Girls’ Team and seniors John Thorsland and Ben Wolff of Walhalla High School were named to the Boys’ Team.
Read moreClemson University trustees Friday approved the final step in building a childcare facility to serve faculty, staff and student families among other business in their quarterly meetings on campus Feb. 8-9. The Clemson University Media Relations Department reports that the trustees approved the $5 million budget to construct a 12,700-square-foot childcare facility, which will be operated by a private, third-party […]
Read moreWeekend after weekend of rain has helped ease the area’s drought. The Keowee-Toxaway basin has recovered to Stage 1 drought, the second of five drought stages in the drought management plan low inflow protocol. Still, voluntary water conservation continues to be recommended throughout the basin. Today’s announcement by the Keowee-Toxaway Management Advisory Group requests neighbors on lakes Keowee and Jocassee […]
Read moreGas prices in the Carolinas have decreased of late, and so have pump prices in the rest of the country. After a drop of three cents, South Carolina’s average today is $2.33. AAA says South Carolina’s is still one of the top ten cheapest states for gasoline in the country. Prices have declined nationally, as well. The national average today […]
Read moreIllness among community members is the reason for the cancellation this week of the meeting of the Westminster PMPA Task Force. It had been scheduled for Thursday, but the meeting will be re-scheduled.
Read moreThis month, Tractor Supply Company stores in South Carolina will collect donations during National FFA Week to support grants for FFA chapters in their community. Coinciding with National FFA Week, Feb. 17-24, Tractor Supply customers can donate $1 or more at checkout Feb. 16-25, while shopping in-store, online at www.tractorsupply.com or by calling Customer Solutions at 877-718-6750. Donations will fund […]
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Spring sports registration is underway at the Seneca Recreation Department. Now through Feb. 23, you can sign your child up to play baseball, softball or flag football this spring. Please sign your child up according to individual sports deadlines. Any late registrations will be subject to a late fee and are not guaranteed a spot. You can register online at […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces two additional arrests in “Operation Avalanche.” This investigation over the past several months has been focused on the trafficking and distribution of methamphetamine into Oconee County with destinations reaching other parts of the Upstate and the southeast. As a result of the investigation, Narcotics Agents have determined that more than 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine […]
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