Category: News

On Friday, Feb. 23, at 7pm, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) hosts Movie Night. “Loving” is the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court’s historic 1967 decision. The movie is rated PG-13. It is free to attend and there will […]

The Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) announces an all-new class, “Getting Started with Crochet,” presented and led by local small business owner Sati Glenn, of Rows & Roses. It takes place on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 6:30-8:30pm. “We will be crocheting a wash cloth, and in doing so, will be learning how to hold the hook, how to tension the yarn, […]

In honor of Oconee County’s sesquicentennial, the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) and the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) are teaming up for a new series combining books and local history. For February, they will be discussing both Ron Rash’s “One Foot in Eden” and the history of its setting, “Jocassee Valley”. It takes place on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 6pm […]

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) hosts a Lunch and Learn on rural romance, tells Assistant Curator and Education Specialist Jennifer Moss. “Bring your lunch and learn about some intriguing love stories from Oconee County. From a lady’s man to volatile young romance to everything in between, these love stories will capture your imagination and maybe pull […]

Stitchin’ Together at the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) is a group dedicated to sharing needlework and continuing those long standing traditions. The group meets on the first and third Saturdays of every month. In February that will be Feb. 3, and Feb. 17, from 1-3pm. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or cross stitch (or knifty knit) they would like you […]

The City of Clemson has been working with the design firm Alta to develop a long-range plan for the College Avenue corridor from Highway 93 to Highway 123. The study began in August of 2017 and has included four public input sessions and a public design charrette. The study looked into issues such as the potential removal of on-street parking […]

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and the Oconee County Public Library is partnering with Issaqueena Pediatric Dentistry to help teach children about proper oral health. This free program will be held in conjunction with Preschool Story Time at the Seneca Library on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 11am. This interactive program will involve puppetry to demonstrate proper brushing and […]

The City of Clemson will host public hearings on a proposed text amendment of Article IV, dealing with non-residential districts and district regulations of Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances, a proposed annexation where the property-owner requested annexation of Lot 8 of the Hartwell Village commercial development into the City of Clemson and a proposed map amendment to rezone […]

The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the Weichert Realtors ribbon cutting on Thursday, Feb. 8. “Join us to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Weichert Realtors In the Golden Corner. Enjoy a fun night of networking, along with refreshments and beverages. It takes place on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 5-6:30pm,” said Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Executive […]

The agenda is set for the Clemson City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 5. A public hearing is planned for 6:15pm on the Social Host Ordinance and then the Regular Council Meeting starts at 6:30pm. Among the items on the agenda are a report from the Economic Development Advisory Committee, consideration on second reading of an Ordinance to amend the […]