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The August Business Forum of the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) features Dr. Patricia Layton, the director of the Wood Utilization + Design Institute at Clemson University. Dr. Layton will provide an update on this new initiative, as well as new trends within the forest product development arena. Clemson University’s Wood Utilization + Design Institute is a multidisciplinary engine of innovation […]
Read moreThe National Federation of Independent Business said today that its widely-watched Index of Small Business Optimism rose one-tenth of a point in July to 94.6, a meager increase showing no real enthusiasm for expansion, expected sales, and making capital outlays. “Small business optimism was pretty much unchanged during the month of July, and small businesses continue to be in maintenance […]
Read moreThe tri-county area of Upstate South Carolina is experiencing an increase in highway fatalities this year. According to the latest figures from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Anderson County lists 31 highway deaths in 2016 compared to 19 in 2015 at this same time. Pickens County reports 12 in 2016 compared to 7 in 2015. Oconee County has […]
Read moreThe 65 sirens within 10 miles of Oconee Nuclear Station will be tested as part of new software installations. Sirens are expected to sound for three minutes only, but may be sounded several times as testing progresses. Testing is expected to begin at 11:50am on Wednesday, Aug. 17 with sirens in Oconee County and on Wednesday, Aug. 24 with sirens […]
Read moreJosh McCall, a member of the faculty at Walhalla High School, has been named president-elect of the SC Association of Agricultural Educators Association. He was elected to this prestigious agricultural leadership position during the association’s recent conference in Rock Hill. McCall has served as an Agri-Science instructor and FFA advisor for sixteen years, the last ten of which have been […]
Read moreAn autopsy was performed Monday morning on the body of 41-year-old Alton Owens of Seneca. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis reports that Owens died at the scene of a single vehicle collision Sunday night, Aug. 7 on Highlands Highway near Mountain Rest. Owens died from blunt force trauma to the neck, which caused cervical spinal cord trauma. His manner of […]
Read moreRepairs continue this week on the major road through the Anderson County community of La France. Crews are preparing a section of U.S. 76, between May Street and La France Road, for re-paving. Motorists should pay attention to warning signs, workers and equipment in the area. If possible, motorists should avoid this section of the highway. As always, motorists should […]
Read moreOn Aug. 29, the Oconee Common Pleas Court hears the appeal of a zoning change, which would permit a Dollar General store to build on Ebenezer Road near the four-way intersection of SC 188. Nearby homeowners displeased with the May decision of the Oconee County Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a special exception have retained an attorney. Their appeal […]
Read moreCongratulations to Clemson University’s social media team for ranking second amongst NCAA Division 1 institutions in a new report by the makers of social media competitive analysis software Rival IQ and higher education marketing agency Up&Up. The Clemson University Media Relations Department says that the report analyzed engagement data on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more than 300 NCAA Division […]
Read moreThis is the peak of mosquito season, says the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The state is home to at least 61 different species of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes in our state might carry West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis or other viruses. The newest potential threat is the Zika virus, a typically mild virus for the general […]
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