Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
On Sunday, Dec. 3, at 8:30am, a series of small explosions will pulverize columns on the first, third and fifth floors of the Clemson House at Clemson University to collapse the building. The Clemson University Media Relations Department announces that Clemson House has been a landmark since 1950 but will soon become a green space and parking area. On Dec. […]
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The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) is already planning for next year. Monday night, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve Hanvey presented a draft of the 2018-19 school calendar. “We did present a draft and we are going to share that with our groups as well; Teacher Forums, Parent Advisory, and others. The biggest change is that it would have […]
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Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) Veterinary Technology Department will hold a Pet Adoption Day on Thursday, Nov. 16, tells Rebecca Eidson, TCTC’s Director of Public Relations and Communications. “Dogs are leash trained and taught basic commands, while the cats are socialized with people and other cats. All animals have been spayed or neutered and vaccinated. You can see photos of all […]
Read moreThe City of Clemson is now accepting applications for the Leadership Clemson (LC) Class of 2018. LC is a series of 6 classes, scheduled to begin in January and continue through June 2018, meeting once per month. This course is designed to enhance personal leadership qualities with emphasis on peer building, career networking, and community involvement. In addition to the […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announces that the state has suffered its first flu-associated death of the season, an individual from the Upstate. DHEC Immunization Medical Consultant Dr. Teresa Foo says unfortunately there are many deaths, hospitalizations and other serious complications of flu each year in South Carolina. “So, anyone can get the flu even […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces an additional arrest in the seventeenth “Operation Infinity” drug sweep round-up that began on Aug. 31. The Sheriff’s Office teamed with law enforcement partners from the Salem and Walhalla Police Departments in this operation. In all, 23 individuals were being sought on a variety of drug charges involving methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, crack cocaine, cocaine, […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Highway Patrol reports that two people required airlifts to Greenville Memorial Hospital following a moped and vehicle collision Tuesday night in Westminster. The traffic accident occurred on Highway 24, roughly two miles from West-Oak High School. The two people riding on the moped were airlifted and their condition is unknown at this time as well as the […]
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As cold weather approaches, the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) is reminding parents and caregivers of inclement weather procedures. When there is a potential of hazardous driving conditions, administrators will visually check road conditions in each attendance area. Officials may also consult Oconee County Emergency Management and law enforcement to assess driving conditions. Any decision to delay or cancel […]
Read moreThe Seneca Rail Site is the first in the Upstate to receive Fiber Ready Certification from AT&T. This announcement came at Tuesday night’s Annual Meeting of the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA). With this new designation, OEA Executive Director Richard Blackwell hopes to sell more space in the industrial park positioned strategically between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina and just […]
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Four members of the defending Upper State Champion Seneca Bobcat Baseball Team signed letters of intent Tuesday afternoon to continue their education and baseball careers with local colleges. Third baseman Jack Fassino and pitcher Bryson Whaley signed with Anderson University. Catcher Petey Ridley signed with Toccoa Falls College. Outfielder Furman Wilson signed with Coker College. Seneca High School (SHS) Varsity […]
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