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The Walhalla Rotary Club recognized the Students of the Quarter on Sept. 28 at their regular lunch meeting at the Walhalla Depot. The following students from each area school were recognized. From Keowee Elementary, Avery Calhoun, from Tamassee-Salem Elementary, Arianna McCoy, from James M Brown Elementary, Ava Corbett, from Walhalla Elementary, Gracie Roach, from Tamassee-Salem Middle, Megan Bryant, from Walhalla […]

This week, a mother and daughter who own and operate a floral and design business in Seneca received an award symbolic of high ethical standards and the ideals of Rotary International. Nan Dais and her daughter, Christine Dais, own and operate the Heartwarmers store in Dogwood Plaza Shopping. They were moved to tears as Debbie Dubose, president of the Seneca […]

Heavy rains are forecast over the next 48 hours in the Upstate of South Carolina. “Accumulative of up to 10 inches of rain.” Oconee County Emergency Management Director Chief Scott Krien says so far no reports of flooding but they are closely monitoring the weather. “Presently in Oconee County we are good, we’ve had a few trees come down from […]

No changes as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Clemson Tigers are still set to square off Saturday night despite the possibility of inclement weather. Clemson officials said the game is scheduled to go on and released this statement Thursday. “Clemson Athletics, campus and local officials continue to monitor the changing weather conditions as we approach the weekend and […]

At 8:30pm Thursday, the City of Clemson Utilities Department repealed the boil water advisory for residents of Pleasant View Drive, Carolus Drive, Carolina Drive, Carolina Court, Cardinal Drive and a section of Berkeley Drive between Cardinal Drive and Ashley Estates. Water samples from the water line repair were analyzed and found to be safe.

With thousands of fans expected on campus and in the city on Saturday for the big Clemson versus Notre Dame game, Clemson City Police Chief Jimmy Dixon is encouraging caution and safety. “Well unfortunately, the weather is causing as much confusion with us from a public safety standpoint I think as it is for all of those trying to predict […]

Thursday evening, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley declared a State of Emergency ahead of any impacts from Hurricane Joaquin. A state of emergency declaration puts the state’s emergency plans into effect and enables agencies to coordinate resources. In a press release, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division said Hurricane Joaquin’s path is uncertain and heavy rains could create flash flood […]

Families are invited to dress up a pumpkin to resemble their favorite book or literary character. It is important to note this is not a jack-o-lantern contest and carved pumpkins will not be accepted. Those interested may pick up a registration form and contest rules at the Westminster Library or print the form by going online to www.oconeelibrary.org. Decorated pumpkins […]

The Oconee Heritage Center announces the opening of the exhibit S is for Schools, which coincides with the museum’s yearlong program series ABC’s of Oconee. “This is a community curated exhibit, created by people that attended schools in Oconee County,” says Oconee Heritage Center curator and director Leslie White. Visitors are encouraged to write a favorite memory from attending an […]