Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Former Clemson All-American Brian Dawkins has been named to the 2018 Class of the NFL Hall of Fame. Dawkins is the first former Clemson player to be named to the NFL Hall of Fame, reports ClemsonTigers.com. The Clemson University graduate played 16 years in the NFL, 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and three seasons with the Denver Broncos. Dawkins […]
Read moreIt was a rainy weekend in Oconee County, reports Official U.S. Weather Observer Barbara Wilson. “On Sunday from 7am to about 10am, we had 1.15 inches and previous to that just a little before that .31. Our high for Sunday was 46 and our low was 30. We have about an inch and half of precipitation for February so far.” […]
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See “Marshall” at the Westminster Library tonight, tells Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) Director Blair Hinson. “On Monday, Feb. 5, at 6pm, the Westminster branch will show “Marshall”, which is based on the incredible true story of future Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and one of the landmark cases of his life. This film is rated PG-13. We invite everyone […]
Read moreThe Oconee County First Steps Board meeting will be held at these dates and times: Thursday, Feb. 15, Thursday, March 15, Thursday, April 19, Thursday, May 17, Thursday, June 21, No Meeting in July, Thursday, Aug. 16, Thursday, Sept. 20, Thursday, Oct. 18, No Meeting in November, and Thursday, Dec. 20. The public is invited. All meetings will be held […]
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Are you a fan of the Origami Yoda series? Are you interested in learning a new skill that will wow your friends? Come to the Salem Library on Monday, Feb. 12, at 4pm to learn about the ancient Japanese art of folding paper. Learn some cool origami facts and then make our own foldable masterpieces. Supplies will be provided, just […]
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U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released this statement on Thursday, Feb. 1, in celebration of Black History Month. “Since we were first brought to these shores, African-Americans have played a vital role in the history of our nation. There have been incredibly hard times, and there have been giant steps forward. Black History Month is no longer simply about where […]
Read moreU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Thursday, Feb. 1, made this statement on reports that Congressional Republican leaders plan to abandon efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare. “If reports are accurate that the GOP leadership in Congress is giving up on the Republican promise to repeal and replace Obamacare with a more efficient health care system, then we deserve to […]
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The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) wants to know if students can cook. If so, students can pick up an entry form in the cafeteria or main office. Sodexo is sponsoring the annual “Future Chefs” culinary competition. The theme this year is ‘Healthy Asian Fusion’ recipes. One lucky winner from each school in the SDOC will be chosen as […]
Read moreThe deaths of two Salem residents whose remains were found in a burned mobile home last month are still under investigation. The coroner applied presumptive identifications to the bodies. One being the mobile home owner, Karen Denise Skeens; the other, Roger Thomas Connally, who was known to visit the home. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis announced on Jan. 15, that […]
Read moreSouth Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will make campaign stops across the state this week, one of which will be a rally at the Oconee Regional Airport. Wilson is scheduled to arrive by plane at 1pm Wednesday afternoon at the local airport, and Oconee Republican Chairman Bill Jerome extends an invitation to the public to meet and greet Wilson. As […]
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