Category: News

Would you or your child like to learn how to play an instrument? Young Appalachian Musicians and Evening Music Programs at the Oconee Heritage Center in downtown Walhalla are starting again soon, says curator and director Leslie White. “This year we are offering guitar with Jim on Tuesdays starting Sept. 22 with the beginner class at 4pm and the intermediate […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation announces that the existing bridge on Richland Road will close for replacement. The bridge is approximately 1 mile from Sandifer Boulevard. Richland Road is scheduled to close Oct. 1 with the estimated date of completion slated for Dec. 31. The detour being set up will encompass Sandifer Boulevard and Stribling Road and will be […]

Millions of Americans are expected to travel this Labor Day holiday weekend. AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins says some 35.5 million of them will travel 50 miles or more from home. Thanks to low gas prices, the vast majority will be on the roads. “About 86% of those will be hitting the road, about 30.4 million Americans, that is actually the […]

The Healthy Olive in downtown Seneca is giving back to those who served the country. On Saturday, Sept. 5, the Health Olive invites the community to show support for our wounded veterans. The Healthy Olive will be donating 100% of their profits to the Wounded Warrior Project. The Healthy Olive is located at 111 Ram Cat Alley in downtown Seneca.

Tuesday marked the tenth day of classes in the School District of Oconee County. On the tenth day every school year, enrollment numbers are taken to compare with previous years, explains Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve Hanvey. “Walhalla High was dead on 1,000 on the tenth day, which is up from last year on the tenth day, […]

A border war starts the 2015 College Football Season as South Carolina square off against North Carolina in Charlotte tonight. South Carolina’s Connor Mitch makes his debut as the starting quarterback for the Gamecocks. Under Head Ball Coach Steve Spurrier, the Gamecocks are 9-1 in season openers. Kick off is tonight at 6pm and you can listen to the game […]

All of Tri-County Technical College’s campuses will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, Sept. 8.

A medical helicopter could be seen flying over Oconee and Pickens counties last night. A traffic accident last night between Seneca and Clemson required a medical transport for an injured person. That 7pm flight originated from the vicinity of the accident on Bayshore Drive in Bayshore Estates.

Residents of the Golden Corner can breathe easy knowing that the tax rate remains at 215 mills, unchanged from a year ago. At their meeting Tuesday night, the Oconee County Council decided no change to the tax rate was required this year after hearing the annual report of Auditor Ken Nix. Oconee County Councilman Paul Cain shared these thoughts on […]

The Oconee County Council holds public hearings for Ordinance 2015-24, “An ordinance to amend Section 2-191 of the appointment and duties of Division 4 under county attorney of Article III, officers and employees of Chapter 2, administration of the Oconee County Code of Ordinances and other matters related thereto”, Ordinance 2015-25 “An ordinance amending Chapters 32 and 38 of the […]