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The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces five people were killed on state roadways during the New Year’s Holiday reporting period, which started Friday, Dec. 29, at 6pm and concluded Monday, Jan. 1, at midnight. Fifteen people were killed during the 2016 New Year’s holiday travel period. Locally, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety lists Anderson County with […]
Read more“AG”venture: Science and Technology Day! is being held at the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina on Saturday, Jan. 27. The one day mini-camp is designed for ages 6 through 12, costs $5 per child, and runs from 10am until 1pm. The main focus for the day will be the six simple machines and friction and gravity. Other activities […]
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It’s freezing cold outside, so stay indoors as much as possible, says Oconee County Emergency Services Deputy Chief of Special Operations Scott Krein. “Well, we have seen a significant decrease in the cold and normal temperatures. We want to make sure that people are paying attention to the elderly, to their neighbors and that kind of thing. If you have […]
Read moreWhen it comes to protecting yourself and others and putting a stop to the spread of germs, don’t underestimate the power of handwashing, says the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick and keep from spreading germs to others. It is particularly important to […]
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The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce announces a Lunch and Learn on Time Management hosted by Glenn Kavanagh of Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group. It takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at noon in the Chamber Office at 135 C Eagles Nest Drive in Seneca. This is free to Chamber members and $10 for non-members. The class size is limited, so […]
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The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the ribbon cutting of Weichert Realtors In The Golden Corner on Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 5-6pm. Enjoy a fun night networking, along with refreshments and beverages. Weichert Realtors In The Golden Corner is located at 15873 Wells Highway in Seneca.
Read moreThe agenda is set for the Jan. 4, meeting of the Oconee County Arts and Historical Commission. According to the agenda, the Commission is scheduled to discuss 2018 Planning, Sesquicentennial Update, Essay Contest Update and Historical Marker Update. The 6pm meeting is open to the public and takes place at South Cove County Park.
Read moreOconee Memorial Hospital announces that Nevaeh Grace Hyde was the first baby born at the hospital in 2018. Her parents, Makayla and Matthew Hyde, welcomed her at 5:40am on New Year’s Day. She is 7 pounds, 14.1 ounces and 19 and 1/2 inches long.
Read moreIf you need help finding a job in 2018, SC Works WorkLink is offering free workshops to the public at each of their centers. If you are planning to attend a job fair or are in need of an upgrade to your computer skills, interviewing skills, resume and cover letter writing, or simply interested in learning more about the online […]
Read moreSC Works WorkLink will hold its annual Job Fair on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in cooperation with Tri-County Technical College. The event will be held at the Tri-County Technical College Industrial Business and Development Center at 7900 Highway 76 in Pendleton. Early admittance for Veterans and Tri-County students will be from 3-4pm, and the event will open to the public […]
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