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Some of the driest areas of South Carolina, including the tri-county area of the Upstate, are under a flash flood watch. The National Weather Service has issued the watch for 12 counties in the northwest part of the state until Friday morning. Forecasters say slow moving thunderstorms will develop Thursday afternoon likely dumping an inch or more of rain, and […]

Since joining the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) in April, Janet Hartman has been busy as Manager of the Destination Oconee strategy with the goal to drive initiatives that enhance the economic climate within Oconee County while accelerating efforts to continue to make the area one of the leading tourist destinations in South Carolina. “I’ve been with the OEA a little […]

The Mountain Lake Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is selling a brand new map of trails in the Upstate of South Carolina, explains President and CEO Ken Sloan. “They can pick one up at our office; we are getting ready to go live with that on our website and you might be able to buy them on our website in the […]

This week, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man on three charges related to a May home burglary, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “18-year-old John Melvin Miller, Jr. of Southgate Drive was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center by a deputy from the Warrants Division. A deputy from the Uniform Patrol Division responded to a separate […]

Two brothers face felony charges after breaking into Keowee Elementary School and attempting to steal items totaling roughly $2,000. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office lists 22-year-old Austin Eugene Hinson and 19-year-old Cameron Matthew Hinson of Seneca charged with second-degree burglary and petit larceny. Deputies with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alarm at Keowee Elementary School around 1am […]

With much discussion concerning traffic stops and what the conduct of officers and citizens should be, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is offering these tips to ensure safety and courtesy on both sides. The basic definition of a traffic stop, according to the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, is a temporary detention to conduct an investigation or to conduct an […]

This Friday, Aug. 5, at 7pm, the Oconee Heritage Center hosts its monthly Trivia Night, explains Jennifer Moss, assistant curator and education specialist. “Join us for our monthly trivia night. This month’s theme will be general trivia. Teams of 1-8 players can play for a $5 donation per team.” The OHC is located at 123 Brown’s Square Drive in Walhalla.

This weekend’s sales-tax holiday on back-to-school items such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and bath towels could provide a much-needed lift to many small stores and businesses, said Ben Homeyer, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business. The sales tax holiday is Aug. 5-7. “It’s been a ho-hum summer for a lot of small businesses,” Homeyer said. “The […]

The Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina is looking for volunteers. Whether your interests are gardening, carpentry, teaching, practicing homestead skills, or antebellum history, the museum has a place for you. With the start of the new school year, the museum’s most urgent need is guides for school tours. No teaching experience is necessary, just an interest in helping […]

On Friday, Aug. 12, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) holds a Member Meet-Up. “Current or renewing OHC members are invited to our first Member Meet-Up. We will meet at the OHC to see the new renovations and exhibits. We will also discuss future members-only outings, tours, guest speakers, workshops, and more. Join us and bring your ideas,” said OHC curator […]