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Making sure that the next generation of workers in South Carolina are properly trained for careers in high-tech manufacturing, State Senator Thomas Alexander of Oconee County is working hard in Columbia on legislation aimed at the future. “We’ll we’re certainly working on economic development and job training, not just technical colleges but there are a lot of other good paying […]
Read moreIt’s a busy time in Columbia for District 1 State Representative Bill Whitmire of Oconee County as he is working on a committee trying to reform educational funding in the state. “Well, right now I’m chairing an ADHOC Committee on Education Funding Reform. We just had our first meeting last month and we will be trying to combine, we’ve got […]
Read moreThe movie that was filmed in Seneca in 2013, “Elbow Grease”, is waiting on its rating before it is premiered here in Seneca, says Shelby Henderson, casting director and associate producer. “This movie was shot here in Seneca and Oconee County. It featured Burt Reynolds, who does more than a cameo appearance, he’s got actually a big part in the […]
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Seneca High School (SHS) Spirit Night will be held at McDonald’s of Seneca on Thursday, Oct. 5. Join the band, cheerleaders, coaches, and athletes for a night of fun, food, and games. SHS Athletics will receive a percentage of all sales between 5:30-7:30pm.
Read moreA fourth quarter touchdown lifted the Texas A&M Aggies to a 24-17 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday night, reports www.gamecocksonline.com. The loss drops South Carolina’s record to 3-2 overall and 1-2 in the SEC. The Gamecocks host the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday at 4pm in another SEC matchup on the SEC Network. Of course, you can listen […]
Read moreCapped off by fourth quarter interceptions by Dorian O’Daniel and Austin Bryant, the Clemson Tigers defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 31-17 at Lane Stadium on Saturday night, reports www.clemsontigers.com. With the win, Clemson improves to 5-0 on the season and 3-0 in the ACC. The Tigers return to Death Valley for its homecoming matchup with Wake Forest at noon on […]
Read more“AG”venture Day is being held at the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 21. The one day mini-camp is designed for ages 6 through 12, costs $5 per child, and runs from 10am until 1pm. The theme for this “AG”venture is animals. Depending on the age of the child, all activities will revolve around chickens, pigs, […]
Read moreThe Pickens County Sheriff’s Office arrested a father and son for sexual battery involving children charges. On Aug. 22, 2017, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into information that a child had been sexually molested on multiple occasions. The investigation later revealed that from January of 2016 to August of 2017, two adult men later found to be […]
Read moreSaturday is the last day to see what an old fashioned country fair should be at the South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair. Saturday, Sept 30, a big day is planned at the fair from 10am to 11pm, says Melinda Harbin, Secretary of the Fair Board. “At 10am is the 4-H Rabbit Show in the 4-H Tent, at 10am the 4-H […]
Read moreUnited States Attorney Beth Drake announces that 31-year-old Justin David Crenshaw of Salem was sentenced to the statutory maximum of ten years in federal prison earlier this week on charges stemming from his possession and discharge of a firearm last fall at a residence in Oconee County. United States District Court Judge Bruce H. Hendricks, who issued the sentence, also […]
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