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Memorial Day is set aside each year to honor the fallen, those men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice during times of war. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander encourages residents to remember the fallen today and thank a veteran for their service and sacrifice to this country. “Celebrate Memorial Day and what the true meaning is an opportunity for us […]

Oconee County celebrates Memorial Day today with Purple Heart recipient Cecil Sandifer of Westminster keynoting the Golden Corner’s observance. Sandifer is one of an estimated 100 surviving World War II veterans living in Oconee County. He is also a leader in business and civic fields, a former state lawmaker, and a former mayor. The noon ceremony takes place in the […]

Due to the failure of the air conditioning units at the Oconee Heritage Center in downtown Walhalla, venue changes are being announced for some upcoming programs. The program entilled, “J is for Jocassee and K is for Keowee” takes place on May 30 from 2-4pm at the Oconee County Public Library’s Walhalla Branch, which is located at 501 West South […]

The Oconee County Capital Project Advisory Committee holds a meeting on June 18 at 9am in Council Chambers to solicit projects from the public for consideration. Citizens wishing to submit a project for consideration are required to obtain a questionnaire from the clerk to council by calling 864-718-1023, or at the County Offices. The questionnaire must be returned to the […]

Sunday afternoon, Clemson University held a Memorial Day service at the Scroll of Honor Memorial on Williamson Road across from Memorial Stadium. The event featured patriotic songs, a 21-gun salute and remarks by World War II veteran Phil Prince. The Scroll of Honor pays tribute to those Clemson University alumni who made the ultimate sacrifice. There are 484 names with […]

With the unofficial start of summer this Memorial Day weekend, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind residents to be safe this weekend, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “From information that has been published by AAA Carolina’s, this could be the busiest traveled Memorial Day Weekend in a decade. When you travel, you will probably have quite […]

New to Seneca Fest 2015 this year is the Glo Run, which is the city’s first nighttime 5K and Kids Fun Run. “We have ages 7-70 signed and we want younger and older, so everybody needs to come out.” Over 300 people have signed up for the race starting at 9:30pm from the Shaver Recreation Complex through Adams Subdivision. You […]

Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander invites everyone to Seneca Fest 2015 in downtown Norton-Thompson Park. “Its going to be a great event, we have some great entertainment lined up with Jefferson Starship playing Saturday night. We also have the BBQ Cook-off, which is a fundraiser for the Pack Back Program of the School District of Oconee County.” There is something for […]

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) hosts a public meeting on May 27 with Duke Energy officials to discuss the status of major projects at the Oconee Nuclear Power Plant. The public session of the meeting is planned for 8am to 3pm with an hour break for lunch around 11:30am. It takes place in the Oconee Office Complex, which is located […]

On Thursday, the State Department of Education approved the occupancy permit for the new Walhalla High School off Highway 11. Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve Hanvey said the new Walhalla High is scheduled to open in August for the new school year. Now having that permit means the district can open the $54 million school to more […]