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Two inches of rain fell in Oconee County during the 24-hour period from Thursday to Friday, reports Official U.S. Weather Observer Barbara Wilson from her weather station at Hickory Hollow Farm in Walhalla. “In the last 24-hours we’ve had exactly two inches of rain, most of it drizzle and this morning was drizzle when I measured, but two inches of […]
Read moreJanice Matheson-Holbrooks, the longtime associate in the Oconee County Veterans Affairs Office has announced her intention to retire at the end of May 2018. Ms. Matheson-Holbrooks made her plans known to VA Director Jerry Dyar earlier this week. Dyar said, “After the initial shock kinda wore off I could not even think straight. While I am going to miss what […]
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On Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce holds a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration of Loblolly Arts, 124A Ram Cat Alley in Seneca. The event runs from 5-7:30pm. Enjoy a night of socializing and refreshments. Be sure to stay for the raffles.
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The City of Walhalla announces changes to its garbage pickup schedule to accommodate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 15. Trash that normally would be picked up Monday will instead be picked up Tuesday and Wednesday. Customers are encouraged to have their roll carts out by 7am. All other Walhalla routes remain on schedule.
Read moreClemson University is celebrating the birth, life and legacy of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The celebration theme, “By All Means Keep Moving” is taken from a 1967 speech in Cleveland, Ohio. A commemorative service takes place at 6pm Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts with keynote speaker, Jennifer Pinckney, […]
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Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) holds a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony today for the new Student Success Center on the Pendleton Campus. It takes place at 11am. Parking will be in Lot A, across from the Ruby Hicks Library and Administration Building. Handicapped parking is available on Front Drive. A brief ceremony is planned, followed by an open house and […]
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The Clemson City Council meets on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. A public hearing is scheduled for 6:15pm, followed by the regular monthly meeting at 6:30pm. According to the agenda, the Clemson City Council will discuss an ordinance to regulate Social Hosts Requirements and discuss installing three transformer pads and removing overhead utilities at the intersection of Foy Creek and Earle […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is hosting its 30th Annual Wild Quail Management Seminar at the James W. Webb Wildlife Center and Management Area, 1282 Webb Avenue in Garnett, March 8-9, 2018. Field demonstrations and classroom instruction will focus on habitat practices including firebreak establishment, prescribed burning, forest management, brush control, disking for natural foods and supplemental […]
Read moreA dense fog advisory has been issued for Oconee and Pickens counties in South Carolina as well as Rabun, Franklin and Stephens counties in Georgia. This dense fog advisory remains in effect until 10am this morning. Officials reports that visibility will be one quarter of a mile or less at times, which could make travel very difficult. If driving, slow […]
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During 2018, Oconee County will be celebrating its Sesquicentennial, or 150th birthday. As a way of commemorating the Sesquicentennial, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) is requesting photographs of the Oconee County Centennial celebration that was held in 1968. “People visiting OHC often remark that the Centennial celebrations were some of their fondest memories: people dressing up in period clothing, the […]
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