Category: News

Dream Team Productions recently held the Little Miss Oktoberfest Pageant on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Walhalla Middle School. Several division winners were crowned in different age groups to include: Vega Gibson – Baby Miss; Alyssa Scott – Tiny Miss; Addyson Mize – Mini Miss; Kylee Crooks – Little Miss; Darla Spearman –Young Miss; Grayson Cook – Jr. Teen Miss. Overall […]

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) applauded the House of Representatives for passing the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act by a vote of 237 to 189. Graham is the lead sponsor of the Senate effort and plans to reintroduce his legislation this week in Washington. “I am very appreciative of Speaker Ryan and the House leadership […]

Clemson University marine scientists and students are leading efforts to solicit help for the hurricane-impacted Florida Keys and Caribbean, reports the Clemson University Media Relations Department. A team of Clemson researchers, led by associate professor Michael Childress and Ph.D. candidate Kylie Smith of the College of Science, paid particular attention to Hurricane Irma’s devastation in the Florida Keys. The Childress […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reports that one person has been referred to their health care provider after being potentially exposed to rabies by a stray cat that tested positive for the disease. On Sept 25, two stray cats were observed fighting before one turned on the victim, who was subsequently scratched. The incident occurred […]

Excitement is growing about a new retailer coming to Seneca. It was recently announced that a new anchor would be replacing Kmart in the Applewood Shopping Center on Bypass 123, tells Destination Oconee Manager Janet Hartman. “Hobby Lobby announced they’re going to be taking some of the space from where Kmart was previously.” Little time passed between Kmart’s closing and […]

Oconee County Chamber of Commerce members are invited to Business After Hours in Walhalla to celebrate Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 20, from 5-7pm. Enjoy socializing, in a festive atmosphere on Main Street in Walhalla. This Business After Hours event is open only to Oconee County Chamber of Commerce members.

Oct. 13-15, Mountain Lakes CVB sponsors a three-day premier cycling event that brings endurance cyclists from across the country to participate in two amazing cycling experiences: the ultimate ROAD TITANS 300+ and a less demanding course, the ROAD TITANS 150 cycling challenge. Both cycling challenges are fully supported and take place in beautiful Oconee County. Cyclists will push themselves up […]

Beginning with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits’ home opener on Friday, Oct. 13, the Bon Secours Wellness Arena will implement a clear bag policy for all events, including hockey, concerts and family events. Each ticketed guest will be permitted to carry one large clear bag, either a Ziploc style bag or a 12”x6”x12” clear bag, plus a small clutch purse (4.5”x6.5”). […]

The Mountain Lakes Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and Oconee County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism announce the release of their Fall Foliage Driving Tour. Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to check it out and get started on a great weekend in the mountains of Oconee County. The fall colors are spectacular this time of year with fluorescent reds, yellows, oranges […]