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The Clemson Tigers celebrated Homecoming Saturday night with a 34-17 victory over Boston College at Memorial Stadium. Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson passed for three touchdowns and season-high 420-yards. Watson added a rushing touchdown and the Tigers improved to 6-0 and 3-0 in ACC play. In addition, the Tigers won their 14th straight game in Death Valley, which is a school […]
Read moreThe Seneca Bobcats remain unbeaten on the season after knocking off the BHP Bears 46-27 Friday night. The Bobcats’ 24 seniors celebrated Homecoming with huge performances. Senior running back Braxton Gambrell accounted for four touchdowns, the first a 42-yard run, the second a 4-yard catch, the third a 26-yard pass and the fourth on a 1-yard run. Not to be […]
Read moreThe City of Seneca announces a new partnership. At the recent Seneca City Council meeting, Mayor Dan Alexander announced an agreement between the City and the Foothills YMCA that he views as a win-win for both. “They will be at the Gignilliat Gym, they will have an office there and they will help coordinate the scheduling of the building. So, […]
Read more“Made In Oconee” is a coordinated marketing initiative established by the Oconee Economic Alliance to enrich the relationship between local manufacturers and the school district of Oconee County. This multi-tiered campaign highlights the products made in Oconee County and the people who make them. The first phase of the “Made In Oconee” campaign is primarily focused gauging on the general […]
Read moreRecent graduates of Tri-County Technical College’s Electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as EKG, certificate class scored a 100% pass rate on the national Certified EKG Technicians exam. All eight graduates of the 10-week course passed the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)-administered online exam and are now designated as certified electrocardiograph technicians. The 110-120-question exam tests the student on the cardiovascular system, medical […]
Read moreThe Rotary Clubs in Oconee County in coordination with the Oconee Runner’s Club hosts the Oktoberfest 5K on Saturday, Oct. 17 in Walhalla. Runners start at the Walhalla Civic Auditorium off Main Street. The 5K race begins at 9am with a fun run for kids immediately following. Proceeds support the Rotary Foundation’s drive to eliminate Polio.
Read moreActivities are underway in downtown Walhalla as the City celebrates the 37th annual Oktoberfest. This year’s festival features two great events, explains Vanessa Penton, executive director of the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to boost one big festival and two great events. Our Oktoberfest Downtown on Main Street is open now and goes until 6pm this evening. […]
Read moreGet ready for Halloween with a presentation by the Carolina Society for Paranormal Research and Investigation. Investigative techniques will be discussed and findings in the Carolinas will be revealed. This is a free event on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7pm at the Oconee Heritage Center in downtown Walhalla.
Read moreOn Sunday, Oct. 18, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce hosts an Open House from 2-5pm at Whetstone Place. “This beautiful and historic farm is a treasure in Oconee County and one that many were sad they couldn’t visit the night of our Steak in Oconee dinner. The wonderful owners have picked a day to welcome us back in and […]
Read moreFishing University is America’s original “How To” fishing program. It airs on the Outdoor life channel and has been on television for 29-years. Their “Back to School” segment is one of the show’s greatest successes and is a great tool to teach and inform high schoolers about careers in the outdoors. Each year Fishing University visits 13 high schools across […]
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