Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Celebrating its 26th season, the Foothills Chorale, under new director Justin Durham, presents Handel’s “Messiah” at 3pm on Sunday, Dec. 10. It takes place in the beautiful sanctuary of Trinity Baptist Church at 504 South Oak Street in Seneca. Among the selections you will hear this year are “Comfort Ye My People”, “O Thou that tellest Good Tidings to Zion”, […]
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A mandate from the State of South Carolina this year increased contributions to the retirement fund. This is putting pressure on school districts and any state agencies that participate in the retirement system, explains School District of Oconee County (SDOC) Finance Director Gloria Moore. “In the budget process this year, the state increased the employer’s portion of the retirement contribution […]
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Teenagers are invited to Get Crafty at the Seneca Library today, Thursday, Nov. 30. Oconee County Public Library Director Blair Hinson says teens will be making Jingle Bell Elves. “Join us on Nov. 30, at 5:30pm, at the Seneca Branch to make a little Jingle Bell Elf for your shelf. These cut little guys are easy to make and will […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a Westminster resident was discovered dead inside her residence, reports Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “At approximately 4:36pm on Nov. 26, 2017, a call was made to Oconee County 911 reporting that a non-responsive female had been found inside a home on Creekwood Lane in Westminster. When personnel from Oconee […]
Read moreOn Sunday night, Nov. 26, 2017, a 74-year-old Westminster woman was discovered dead at her home located at 125 Creekwood Lane in Westminster. A 911 call was made at 4:36pm to Oconee County E-911 Communications reporting this death. Oconee County Emergency Services, Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and Oconee County Coroner’s Office responded to this incident. The deceased had an extensive […]
Read moreUnited States Attorney Beth Drake announces that 59-year-old Myron Anvil “Mac” McCall of Greenville was found guilty as charged by a jury in federal court in Greenville of an indictment listing 27 counts of violations of Title 18, United States Code, Section 287. Specifically, each count of the indictment charged that McCall had filed a false tax return for another […]
Read moreAt 5pm on Tuesday, Dec. 5, Clemson University hosts the annual Lighting of the Gardens at Carillon Garden. Take Note and the Clemson Gospel Choir will perform and trees and bushes throughout the garden will be lit with holiday lights. There will be holiday cookies, a hot chocolate bar and opportunities for photos with Santa Claus. The event is sponsored […]
Read moreOn Sunday, Dec. 3, at 8:30am, a series of mini explosions will cause Clemson House to disintegrate in less than a minute, according to the Clemson University Media Relations Department. The building has been on campus for more than 60 years and is an iconic symbol to many. To memorialize the history of the building, Alan Grubb, a history professor […]
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At the next meeting of the Oconee County Council, discussion is planned on the project to transform the old courthouse into a hotel. According to the agenda, the council will consider whether to authorize the county administrator to execute an addendum to the county’s agreement with Historic Oconee Courthouse LLC. The meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, starts at 6pm.
Read moreThe City of Westminster celebrates the start of the holiday season tonight with their annual Christmas Parade through downtown. The parade begins at 6pm.
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