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Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to child safety. On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year, says Daby Snipes, Special Project Coordinator with Safe Kids Upstate. “Children are excited on Halloween and may move […]
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Monday was a different kind of Teacher Work Day in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) as elementary school teachers spent the day touring local industries, explains Dr. Sharon Sanders, Public Information Officer for the SDOC. “We called this “Educator in Industry Day.” All the certified personnel at every elementary school, that is the principals, administrators, guidance counselors and […]
Read moreOne of most enjoyable parts of Halloween is the candy. Safe Kids Upstate is reminding parents and children about checking candy before it is eaten, explains Daby Snipes, Special Project Coordinator with Safe Kids Upstate. “Check treats for signs of tampering before children are allowed to eat them. Remind children to eat only treats in original, unopened wrappers. Candy should […]
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On Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, the Clemson City Council holds a Work Session at 6pm. The purpose of the meeting is for council to discuss the Rental Housing Ordinance. The open meeting takes place in the Upper Conference Room of Clemson City Hall, which is located at 1250 Tiger Boulevard.
Read moreVeterans of Oconee and Pickens counties are invited to an appreciation drop-in on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, from 10am to 1pm at the Oconee-Pickens Area Office of the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Department, which is located at 1951 Wells Highway in Seneca. The purpose of the drop in is to show appreciation to veterans in the Oconee and Pickens […]
Read moreSuzanne Merrell, from A Call to Action Oconee, recently presented awards for the annual Bullying Poster Contest. The theme of the competition was “The End of Bullying Begins with Me”. “Bullying is not OK and we need to say that to our children,” said Ms. Merrell at the awards ceremony. “We all need to think, ‘The end of bullying begins […]
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The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate one year of working as a unified chamber on Monday, Oct. 30, from 5:30-7:30pm at the Lighthouse Restaurant, which is located at 1290 Doug Hollow Road in Seneca. The Chamber will also honor Mr. Charles Dalton, President and CEO of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative upon his retirement. This event is open to […]
Read moreThe U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private NonProfit organizations (PNP) in South Carolina that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low-interest rate disaster loans. These loans are available following a Presidential disaster declaration for Public Assistance resulting from damages caused by Hurricane Irma on Sept. 6-13, 2017. PNPs […]
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On June 30, 2018, Greg Dietterick will retire as Seneca City Administrator after 20 years of service. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander said replacing him will be difficult but that a search is underway. “Greg and I have already started that conversation and probably what will take place maybe in November or December we’ll sort of start putting that word out […]
Read moreAs you select your Halloween costumes this year, Daby Snipes, Special Project Coordinator with Safe Kids Upstate, encourages you to keep them both creative and safe. “When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors. Choose face paint […]
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