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If you have a student in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) you probably already know that a lot of giving took place before the holidays this year. Each school in the SDOC gave back to the community in some way, tells Public Information Officer Dr. Sharon Sanders. “We had several concerts, activities and presentations.” While the gift of […]

CITGO Marketer Piedmont Petroleum Corp. dba Citgo Corner Mart recently completed a fundraising campaign to support Safe Harbor, a domestic violence agency serving Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in South Carolina. “We’re so honored to partner with Safe Harbor. Domestic Violence is not okay and we strongly support the mission of Safe Harbor to focus on this very important […]

When celebrating the holidays with family and friends, know that in the event of an emergency someone will be working to take your call, explains Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “On behalf of Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw, all the men and women who work hard everyday at the Sheriff’s Office and who make up the […]

Today is the shortest day of the year, also known as the winter solstice, marking the day with the fewest hours of sunlight during the year. The Associated Press reports that the winter solstice takes place every year because the Earth is tilted at an average of 23.5 degrees, causing the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to receive unequal amounts of […]

The City of Westminster is announcing that council meetings are moving to the fire department. At the conclusion of last night’s meeting, it was announced that all regular and special council meetings will now take place at the Westminster Fire Department instead of the Depot and City Hall. According to Mayor Brian Ramey, the conference room of Westminster City Hall […]

For the second year, Clemson University has been named to Kiplinger’s personal finance list of 100 best values in public colleges. The Clemson University Media Relations Department reports that the citation recognizes four-year schools that deliver quality education at an affordable price. Clemson, the highest-ranked school in South Carolina, is No. 24 for in-state students for the second consecutive year, […]

For the safety of family and friends try using food information cards at holiday parties this year. With so many food allergies these days, Daby Snipes with Safe Kids Upstate says food safety is crucial. “Food can be poisonous. If it needs to be chilled, it needs to sit in a bowl with ice, it should not sit on your […]

Now that school is out for the holiday break in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC), administrators encourage students to spend time with family and friends. Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Ginger Hopkins says take a break from school work and enjoy the holidays. “We really do want folks to have a true break, teachers and students have been working […]

The tri-county area of Upstate South Carolina is experiencing more roadway fatalities this year. According to the latest figures from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Anderson County lists 57 deaths in 2016 compared to 32 in 2015 at this same time. Pickens County reports 17 in 2016 and 16 in 2015. Oconee County has experienced 10 roadway fatalities […]

The South Carolina Highway Patrol announces the graduation of 62 troopers from its Highway Patrol Basic Class 100. Justice John W. Kittredge, associate justice of the SC Supreme Court, spoke to the graduates about service, integrity and commitment. “Mediocrity and a professional law enforcement officer do not go together,” Justice Kittredge told the graduating class. “They will soon be parted. […]