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Oconee County is one of the highest ranked micropolitan counties in the number of National Career Readiness Certificates (NCRC), which is a test administered to high school students nation-wide used to measure broad foundational employability skills. A recent article by Site Selection Magazine shows Oconee County having over 4,000 certificates, ranking it sixth in the nation. With an estimated workforce […]
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Students have a three-day weekend this weekend as the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) has a Teacher Work Day planned on Monday, Oct. 23, tells Steve Hanvey, Assistant Superintendent of Operations for the SDOC. “Monday for our staff is a Teacher Work Day and actually we’re excited about that our elementary teachers and staff are going to go to […]
Read morePresident Donald Trump has issued a declaration that makes federal aid available to parts of South Carolina recovering from Hurricane Irma. The Associated Press reports that Tuesday’s declaration means federal aid can now be used to supplement state and local recovery efforts in 16 counties, stretching from Anderson County to Charleston County. Gov. Henry McMaster’s office says he requested the […]
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Revisions to two policies were made by the Board of Trustees for the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) at their meeting Monday night. The policies deal with background checks and field trips, explains Steve Hanvey, Assistant Superintendent of Operations for the SDOC. “In the past we have done State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Background checks and now we are […]
Read moreA South Carolina House member is formally announcing his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, reports The Associated Press. Columbia Rep. James Smith plans to make his official announcement Tuesday night. The 50-year-old Columbia native has been in the House since 1997. Former Gov. Jim Hodges and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin are among those scheduled to speak at the event. […]
Read moreWhile Congressman Duncan is in Washington, D.C. next week due to the House of Representatives being in session, his outreach to constituents will continue through staff led community office hours throughout the Third Congressional District, an initiative Congressman Duncan has conducted since 2011. These office hours will give folks an opportunity to seek assistance on any issue involving a federal […]
Read moreOn Monday, Oct. 16, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) issued this statement on Iraq. “I’m very concerned about ongoing developments in Iraq regarding reports that the Iraqi military and Shia militias are advancing on Kurdish interests around Kirkuk. This has the potential to further destabilize the region and expand the war in Iraq, all of which strengthens the hand […]
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The yearly audit of the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) is underway, says Finance Officer Gloria Moore. “Every year at this time, we undergo an audit by an outside accounting firm and we use Stancil, Cooley, Estep and Stamey. Right now, we pretty much have a resident accountant in the office checking behind our procedures and behind our transactions […]
Read moreIf you are a book lover this party is for you. Celebrate your love of all things book with this bookworm-themed party at the Westminster Library on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 4pm, tells Oconee County Public Library Director Blair Hinson. “We will have stories, games, and a craft. Since we are celebrating our love of books, the first 100 kids […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces three people were killed on state roadways over the weekend. As of Oct. 15, 2017, 755 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 793 highway deaths during the same time period in 2016. Locally, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety lists Anderson County with 35 in 2017 compared to […]
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