Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The South Carolina Gamecocks lost their home opener at Williams-Brice Stadium 26-22 to the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday. The sellout crowd almost witnessed a second half comeback as the Gamecocks out-gained Kentucky 256-92. With this lose, South Carolina falls to 1-1 and 0-1 in the SEC. The Gamecocks visit the Georgia Bulldogs (2-0) on Saturday.
Read moreIn front of a sellout crowd at Memorial Stadium in Death Valley, the Clemson Tigers beat the Mountaineers from Appalachian State 41-10 on Saturday. Deshaun Watson threw for 248 yards and three touchdowns. Clemson improves to 2-0 with the win and now the Tigers visit the Louisville Cardinals (0-2) on Thursday for a 7:30pm kick on ESPN.
Read moreThe School District of Oconee County released a statement about the lawsuit that alleges a student was the victim of an aggressive initiation ritual by members of the Walhalla High School soccer team last year. Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland said, “While district officials do not agree with some of the claims made in the lawsuit filed on […]
Read moreThe chief prosecutor for Oconee and Anderson counties says the investigation by the State Law Enforcement Division of the July 26 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Zachary Hammond by a Seneca Police Officer is not finished. Tenth Circuit Solicitor Chrissy Adams said, “SLED is still following up on a few things.” The normal pattern that such an investigation report follows is […]
Read moreA section of a Clemson street has been closed. On Friday, the city announced the shut down of a part of Brook Street where it connects with Ripple View Drive. According to the City of Clemson, there are safety concerns for a failing stormwater pipe under Brook Street.
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man on multiple charges after a pursuit that covered around 24 miles Thursday evening. A deputy on South Highway 11 observed a Toyota Highlander traveling southbound in the northbound lanes approaching East Spearman Road. The deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop but the Highlander made a sudden turn on East Spearman […]
Read moreThis afternoon, the City of Seneca and Clemson Area Transit were honored by South Carolina DHEC with the 2014 Spare the Air Award. This award highlights the efforts of community leaders who have made a voluntary commitment to implement positive changes within the community by adopting a new idea that meets the challenge of improving air quality in South Carolina. […]
Read moreLater this month, Oconee County becomes the starting point for the Puzzle Piece Poker Run, which will benefit The Puzzle Piece Foundation. This organization supports teachers and service providers who assist students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Poker Run takes place Saturday, Sept. 26 with the rain date of Oct. 3. Registration is from 8am until 10:30am at Seneca Family […]
Read moreToday marks the 14th anniversary the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C. and in Pennsylvania in which 2,977 people perished. Oconee County Emergency Service Director Chief Scott Krien shared these thoughts on that dark day in American history. “We all remember where we were when those fatal events happened and we look at it and remember that everyday […]
Read moreU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the anniversary of September 11, 2001. “America must never forget September 11. Fourteen years ago we were attacked by radical Islamic terrorists with the intention of destroying our way of life. We must continue to confront the radical ideology behind these evil attacks and remain diligent in our efforts […]
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