Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Elevating Our Future was the title of the sixth annual Black History Luncheon Celebration hosted by the Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum (BLSCM) and the City of Seneca. Friday’s event at the Seneca River Family Institute drew its largest crowd ever with over 350 people in attendance. BLSCM Manager Shelby Henderson tells about this year’s keynote speaker. “You can’t top […]
Read moreAt the annual public meeting of the Oconee County Legislative Delegation, two topics drew most of the conversation; school buses and roads. State Senator Thomas Alexander, Chairman of the Oconee County Legislative Delegation, said help on both matters is on the way. “I appreciated the folks coming out. We listened to individuals on various subjects and also gave an update […]
Read moreA press conference has been called for Monday, Feb. 12, featuring South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Kevin Bryant, Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw and State Senator Thomas Alexander to discuss senior safety in the community. They will be highlighting a partnership between the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. As South Carolina’s senior population continues to […]
Read moreJoin the Newcomer Club of the Foothills for the first membership meeting of the New Year on Tuesday, March 6, at 9:30am. All current and prospective new members are encouraged to attend. All meetings take place on the first Tuesday of each month at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 616 Quincy Road in Seneca. At the March 6, meeting presentations […]
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If you haven’t seen it yet, here are the 150 Things You MUST Do in 2018 from Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism and the Sesquicentennial Committee. Take A Hike! Grab a waterfall hikes brochure, local visitor’s guide or download our SC Waterfalls mobile app for details and directions to any of our 26 beautiful Oconee County waterfalls. Plan ahead […]
Read moreThe Oconee Community Theatre (OCT) presents “Lunatics at Large”, which is a mystery, comedy, thriller by James Reach Feb. 9-11 and again Feb. 16-18. Along with “John Alden”, “Mr. Hyde” and the rest in that play, you’ll meet among others: Don Cutter, who runs a “nuthouse” on the side, his lovely bride, Lucille, arch villain Amos Burke, and Wing, that […]
Read moreTwo tasty foods are being celebrated today, reports The National Day Calendar. National Pizza Day is observed annually on Feb. 9. Whether it is thin crust, Chicago-style, deep dish or anything in between, pizza is an American favorite. Here are some interesting facts about pizza: Pepperoni is the most popular pizza at 36% of all pies ordered. Over 3 billion […]
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The West-Oak Middle School (WOMS) Beta Club recently took part in a monthly service project by serving at the Golden Corner Food Pantry. Students helped out by sorting food, organizing boxes, and restocking shelves and coolers. The Beta Club has embarked on a monthly service project in the local community. They have participated in Keeping Oconee Beautiful, canned food drives […]
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Clemson Elementary and the School District of Pickens County (SDPC) are saddened to share news of the passing of Mrs. Carol Ann Riggins. Mrs. Riggins died on Wednesday, Feb. 7, after a brave battle with cancer. Mrs. Riggins was a kindergarten teacher at Clemson Elementary School for many years and was beloved by students, parents, and members of the faculty […]
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A three-day Jazz Fest event is being proposed in the City of Seneca. At their meeting this week, the Events Committee made a recommendation to hold a Jazz Fest event at the beginning and end of the Jazz on the Alley season, explains Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander. “The Events Committee is making all these recommendations to the City Council next […]
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