Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
This week a new initiative to improve senior safety was unveiled in Oconee County. The Knox Box looks similar to what realtors use to show a house; however, this device gives first responders access to a vulnerable resident’s home. Oconee County Fire Chief Charlie King feels this will be a life saving tool for his office. “We’re excited about it […]
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A new billboard in front of Seneca High School (SHS) is drawing a lot of attention. It is also helping students by improving facilities, explains SHS Guidance Director and Assistant Athletic Director Karen Trammell. “Its just a way to recognize and thank our sponsors. Also I think it brings a lot of attention to our school. A lot of people […]
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At their work session meeting this week, Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland made a presentation to the Board of Trustees on forgiving two inclement weather days. “The school district has missed five days due to weather this year. South Carolina Law requires school districts to have three inclement weather make up days built into their calendar, which we […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of nine persons killed on South Carolina roadways over the weekend. As of Feb. 11, 82 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 118 highway deaths during the same time period in 2017. Locally, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety lists Anderson County with three traffic […]
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The Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) announces that today’s Lunch & Learn: Rural Romance event has been cancelled and rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 15, from 12-1pm. The OHC apologizes for the inconvenience and hopes that you can join them on Thursday.
Read moreTo many it seems like rain falls every weekend in the Upstate. U.S. Official Weather Observer Barbara Wilson gives rain totals from this past weekend in Oconee County. “Over the weekend, we had 2.75 inches, but so far this month we have had about 6.75 inches. For the year, so far, we’re doing well. Last month, I think we had […]
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The West-Oak High School Wrestling team has done it again. The Warriors are now back to back AAA State Champions. Congratulations to the team, coaches and parents.
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The Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) is getting ready to create a new strategic plan for the library system 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 having a community planning meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 6-9pm at the main […]
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The Oconee Humane Society is celebrating the 2018 Chinese New Year, which is the “Year of the Dog,” with an adoption event at Seneca PetSmart. On Friday, Feb. 16, from 3-7pm, shelter dogs and their cat friends will be chilling out for the evening and hoping to find their forever home. Dogs will be sporting their lounge wear and cats […]
Read more“AG”venture: Plants, Animals, and Insects is being held at the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina on Saturday, March 10. The one day mini-camp is designed for ages 6 through 12, costs $5 per child, and runs from 10am until 1pm. Children ages 5 and 11 are also welcome if a qualified sibling is attending. Depending on the age […]
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