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Due to expected inclement weather, all activities in the School District of Pickens County (SDPC) will be canceled from after school on Friday, Jan. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 8. This includes athletic events. Schools will communicate about when specific events will be rescheduled.

The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) has canceled Friday night basketball games for Jan. 6 and Saturday events due to the coming weather system. All other district events will be done by 5:30pm on Friday to give students time to get home.

As the temperatures plummet, the Oconee Humane Society reminds people that if you are cold, your pets are too, says Angel Newman. “Winter weather can be very dangerous for dogs and cats and we encourage everyone to bring their pets inside during the freezing weather. Frostbite and hypothermia are very real dangers for pets and they need shelter and a […]

On Jan. 1, 2017, the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) more than doubled the number of magazines featured in their online service called Flipster, explains Branch Services Librarian Blair Hinson. “Flipster magazines can be read online, or downloaded to a mobile app. They can be read on phones, tablets, and on your computer. In addition to the twelve titles the […]

Traditional musicians from the Upstate will gather to celebrate the New Year with music old and new from the mountain culture that surrounds the beloved Hagood Mill Historic Site on Jan. 21, 2017, from 11am to 4pm. Out of the upcountry mountains of South Carolina comes The Drovers Old Time Medicine Show, playing hard charging, moonshine fueled bluegrass with a […]

As the Upstate of South Carolina braces for a winter storm, Seneca Light and Water encourages people to protect their pipes. With over 500 miles of water lines owned by the city, it is very important to winterize, says Seneca Utilities Director Bob Faires. “As far as the water lines go, some common sense things to do, especially if your […]

More kids are playing basketball this year in the City of Seneca. The season is already underway with over 400 kids participating, says Seneca Assistant Recreation Director Shannon Knight. “We’ve got about 400 kids this year in basketball, close to 40 teams in all of our age groups combine. We start at 6 and under, and then we have 8 […]

If you need a place to get out of the cold this weekend, look no further than Our Daily Rest. The homeless shelter in downtown Seneca serves as an emergency shelter when the temperature drops near freezing, explains Lauren Richardson, executive director of Our Daily Rest. “When the white flag is out, it means it is predicted to be below […]

Stomp, chomp, growl, and roar! It’s time to party like a dinosaur! Join us at the Westminster Library on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 2pm for a fun afternoon of dinosaur stories, games, snacks, and a craft. This free program is best for kids ages 3 to 11 with their caregiver. For more information contact the library at 364-5760.