Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
A Seneca elementary school hosts a fun way to be active and raise money for students at the same time on Saturday, Oct. 28, explains Northside Elementary School Bookkeeper Shawn Smith. “It’s our 12th annual Pumpkin Prance. We have a one-mile fun run or the Northside 5K, which is a certified course. It happens on Oct. 28, at 8:30am. The […]
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The Spartanburg Photo Guild will have an eclipse photo exhibit on display at Duke Energy’s World of Energy education center at Oconee Nuclear Station from Oct. 9, through Oct. 30. This free exhibit features eclipse images caught on camera by Guild members at the World of Energy during the Great American Eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. Images range from the […]
Read moreMany people in Upstate, South Carolina are without power after storms produced by Tropical Storm Nate. Duke Energy reports over 2,000 customers without service in Greenville and Pickens counties. Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative reports 144 customers without service in the same areas. A possible tornado was reported near Liberty in Pickens County. Damage was also reported near Central, Easley, Norris […]
Read moreSouth Carolina’s teen birth rate has dropped by 67% over the last 25 years, reports the Associated Press. According to the state Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, the rate fell by 9% from 2015-16, the latest data available. About 3,700 teens ages 15 to 19 gave birth last year. That compares to more than 9,700 teenagers giving birth in South […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Gamecocks scored three touchdowns on defense, returning two interceptions and a fumble, in a 48-22 win over Arkansas on Saturday, reports www.gamecocksonline.com. With the win, the Gamecocks improve to 4-2 overall and 2-2 in the SEC. The Gamecocks travel to Knoxville for a noon matchup on Saturday with the Tennessee Volunteers. The game will be televised on […]
Read moreThe Clemson Tigers won Saturday’s Homecoming game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 28-14, at Death Valley on Saturday, reports www.clemsontigers.com. With the win, Clemson improves to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the ACC. Clemson travels to Syracuse for a Friday night matchup with the Orange at 7pm. The game will be televised on ESPN.
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In the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office continuing efforts to educate and keep citizens informed to prevent them from becoming victims, the office issues the October 2017 Scams Update release. The Sheriff’s Office received word from a victim in regards to a scam in which the victim put an ad on the internet trying to sell an electronics item. Someone responded […]
Read moreSince this past summer, citizens of Oconee County have been looking for rocks. These are special, one of a kind painted rocks, explains Jennifer Moss, a member of the Oconee Rocks group. “You just paint a rock, make sure you tag it “Oconee Rocks”, and then hide them. They’re supposed to make you a little happier, brighten your day, and […]
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Families are invited to dress up a pumpkin to resemble their favorite literary character or use pumpkins to depict their favorite book. It is important to note this is not a jack-o-lantern contest and carved pumpkins will not be accepted. Those interested may pick up a registration form and contest rules at the Westminster Library. Decorated pumpkins can be dropped […]
Read moreThe pumpkins have arrived at Northside Elementary School in Seneca and the annual Pumpkin Patch is now open for business, explains Bookkeeper Shawn Smith. “It’s right here in front of the school, it’s ready for business. It’s open everyday from noon until dusk, so around 7:15pm in the evenings. It’s a great opportunity to come by and pick out a […]
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