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Get books and materials at the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) before they close for Thanksgiving, encourages OCPL Director Blair Hinson. “All branches of the OCPL will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 26, for Thanksgiving. Of course our website will be available and you can visit the website to check out all the services we offer to […]
Read moreAn Upstate no-kill shelter that recently lost funding is hoping for a Christmas miracle. The Pickens County Humane Society (PCHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered for the prevention of animal cruelty in Liberty. In order to save the shelter and save the animals, $70,000 needs to be raised by Dec. 31, 2017. So far, the shelter has raised $32,445 […]
Read moreIn the latest measure of the FDIC’s assessment of banks and savings and loans, Oconee Federal Savings and Loan held its top rank for deposits, reports sister station WGOG. By June 30, 2017, the report showed Oconee Federal Savings and Loan with a near 24% share of the Oconee County market with in-county deposits of $291 million. In recent years, […]
Read moreSeneca High School (SHS) announces that Ellie Cannon, a sophomore trombone player, will perform as part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band. She was selected by audition to be part of the band this year. She’ll be performing as part of 180 musicians from around the country during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They’re scheduled to go on TV […]
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Longtime Seneca City Administrator Greg Dietterick is this year’s grand marshal of the Seneca Christmas Parade. Dietterick plans to retire in 2018 after more than 20 years of service to the city. The 2017 Seneca Christmas Parade takes place Monday night, Nov. 27, at 6:30pm. So far, 130 groups have signed up to be in the parade and will line […]
Read moreNorth Pole mail can now be dropped off at Duke Energy’s World of Energy during normal business hours, 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Stop by the World of Energy to write letters to Santa and place them in the North Pole mailbox. Mail is delivered directly to the North Pole via airmail express.
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The busiest travel day of the year is Wednesday and the busiest shopping time of the year is set for this weekend as well. With Thanksgiving Day just two days away, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is providing some tips to help keep you and your family and your property safe over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. AAA Carolinas is reporting […]
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With students in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) having three days off for the Thanksgiving holiday, Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland is encouraging students to read over the break from school. “We don’t want them to totally forget about academics. I would suggest maybe a little different focus during the break. Maybe a little bit of studying for certain […]
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Movies on the Green continue this Saturday in downtown Seneca. The city will be showing Christmas Vacation on the big outdoor screen at Norton Thompson Park, tells Seneca Events Coordinator Riley Johnson. “This is a family movie, Christmas Vacation. That’s a traditional movie with Chevy Chase and it goes back to like 1989. But you never get tired of it, […]
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Need help getting into the holiday spirit? Well, look no further than your nearest school. Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland invites the community to enjoy the Fine Arts Programs in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC). “This time of year is a great time for the community to come see our talented students in the Fine Arts […]
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