Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Construction is underway at Stumphouse Tunnel Park on a state-of-the-art mountain biking trail system anchored by the Palmetto Trail. The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is working with city, county and state leaders to stimulate tourism and economic development about the project. Vanessa Penton, Executive Director of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, is excited about the trail and what […]
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The Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) will undergo server maintenance on Saturday, Feb. 3, and Sunday, Feb. 4. During that time, all patron records and records for library materials will not be available. So patrons will not be able to check their accounts online, nor use OverDrive. But Flipster, Ancestry Library edition, and some other databases should still be available. […]
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U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released this statement following Congressman Trey Gowdy’s (SC-04) announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2018. “I want to thank Trey not just for his service to the Upstate, or his love for South Carolina, or his commitment to justice and the truth, but for being the honest, good hearted man I know he […]
Read moreU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) made this statement after House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-SC) announced his retirement. “Trey’s decision not to seek reelection is a body blow to the House of Representatives, the conservative cause, and the people of South Carolina. Seldom has a Member of Congress made such a difference in so many ways, in a relatively […]
Read moreU.S. Representative Trey Gowdy announced Wednesday that he will not run for re-election to Congress or any other political or elected office. Gowdy represents the Fourth Congressional District, which includes Greenville and Spartanburg counties. He also currently serves as chairman of the House Oversight Committee. The Republican says his skills are better utilized in a courtroom than Congress. Prior to […]
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The City of Seneca will soon be advertising for a new city administrator. At their meeting this week, the Seneca City Council approved Mayor Dan Alexander’s request to start advertising for a replacement to Greg Dietterick. “Greg and I have been working on that a little bit this week, just getting the posting ready to go and it will go […]
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This Friday, Feb. 2, is the deadline to submit your entry into the Oconee County Public Library’s (OCPL) bookmark contest celebrating the county’s 150th anniversary. OCPL Director Blair Hinson says it is very easy to enter the contest. “The contest is open to all Oconee County residents. The theme is “Images of Oconee.” Stop by any OCPL Branch to pick […]
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Two new committees have been formed in the City of Seneca. In addition to the Light and Water Committee, Finance Committee, Events Committee and Museum Committee, the city has established the Seneca Development Incentive Committee and the Recreation Committee. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander said the new development incentive committee will assist businesses. “It is a committee made up of three […]
Read moreThe U.S. Forest Service announces that a prescribed burn to reduce fuel for wildfires is planned today in Oconee County near the Georgia state line. The burn is being done in conjunction with Clemson University and will cover 1,475 acres on Russell Mountain near SC 28. Forest Service personnel do not anticipate the burn will create problems. The expectation is […]
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Banners celebrating the 150th anniversary of Oconee County will soon be flying in the City of Seneca. At their special called meeting last night, the Seneca City Council approved the banners to be flown throughout the city, explains Mayor Dan Alexander. “Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley contacted Seneca Planning and Community Development Director Ed Halbig and […]
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