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Michael and Debbie Shafer, who own Precious Cargo Diving, recently donated many goodies to the Functional Transitional Class at Walhalla High School. Among the items donated were two large rolling coolers, one small cooler, digital timers, a birdfeeder, a bag of birdseed, a set of cookware, and a boom box. The WHS Functional Transition Class expressed appreciation for the Shafer’s […]
Read moreA few games may have already been played but the college football season does not officially begin until 6pm with the annual First Friday parade at Clemson University. More than 60 organizations are set to participate in this year’s parade with this year’s theme, “Clemson is Calling,” highlighting what calls students to Clemson University and what calls alumni to come […]
Read moreAs part of Campus Safety Awareness Month, Clemson University and the Clemson University Police Department are hosting events aimed at keeping students, employees and the community safe. On Thursday, students were treated to pizza with campus police at Clemson House. During September, discussions on how to handle various safety situations are planned for faculty and staff. Events culminate with the […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is participating in the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back on Sept. 26. The event will take place from 10am until 2pm as deputies will be stationed at the Law Enforcement Center at 300 South Church Street in Walhalla and the Sheriff’s Office substation on the campus of Oconee Memorial Hospital, which is near the Emergency […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Natural Resources hosts a Hunter Education Class at the Calvary Church of God at 10102 Long Creek Highway in Westminster on Sept. 14 and 21 from 6-10pm each night. All residents and non-residents born after June 30, 1979, need the hunter education endorsement and must complete a hunter education course before obtaining a hunting license […]
Read moreThe Clemson Tigers’ season-opening game against Wofford on Saturday is sold out. Kick off is set for 12:30pm in Clemson Memorial Stadium. The Clemson University Athletic Ticket Office announces that there are no more tickets remaining for five of the seven home games this season.
Read moreThe South Carolina Gamecocks beat border state rival the North Carolina Tar Heels 17-13 Thursday night to open the 2015 College Football Season. The Gamecocks intercepted Tar Heels quarterback Marquise Williams three times, including one on a fourth-and-goal at the South Carolina 8 with 3:40 remaining in the game.
Read moreThis week, the Oconee Nuclear Station received its latest report card from the government watchdog agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. NRC inspectors say all of their findings amounted to “very low” safety significance. In a letter to Scott Batson, Oconee Nuclear Station site vice president, the NRC’s Joel Munday said, “The NRC has determined the performance at Oconee Units 1, […]
Read morePublic school students in Oconee County get a long holiday weekend. Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 is an early release day for students. Dismissal begins at noon for elementary students and 12:15pm for middle and high school students. The School District of Oconee County encourages parents to arrange to have your child picked up or have someone at the bus stop […]
Read moreBeginning the day after Labor Day and running through the following weekend, the South Carolina Apple Festival celebrates the beginning of apple harvest season in Oconee County, the largest apple-producing area in the state. The annual festival has drawn thousands of visitors to the Westminster area since its first appearance in 1961. Whether you enjoy whitewater rafting, shopping for arts […]
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