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The school year is winding down and there are a few important dates to remember, says Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland. “We are certainly getting close to the end of the year; we are still in the midst of testing season, it seems like we have been doing that for the last couple of months. June 4 is […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reminds motorists and motorcyclists to “share the road” during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in order to help prevent motorcycle crashes, deaths and injuries in Oconee County. “Motorcyclists will be on the roads as the weather gets warmer, which is why May is the perfect month for Motorcycle Safety Awareness,” said Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw. […]

The Oconee County Chamber’s 109 annual meeting and business awards dinner Friday night was fabulous, says executive director Jillian Lusk. “Spotlight Oconee was fabulous on Friday; really it was an event that I think took all of our Chamber events to another level. We had some amazing award winners. Our Business Innovator was Technology Solutions, Clemson Area Transit won our […]

Visitors flocked to Walhalla’s Mayfest Art of Living on Friday and Saturday. The free event featuring art, craft and food vendors lining Main Street was a success, says Vanessa Penton, executive director of the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce. “Beginning Friday morning art, craft and food vendors lined Main Street. Later that afternoon we had our first Classic Car Show […]

A large crowd could be seen on Lake Keowee over the weekend for a watersports competition. The event featured a wakeboard and wakesurfing competition, explains Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism director Phil Shirley. “The watersports event went really well at South Cove; this was our first year attempting to host. We partnered with INT, which is an International Novice […]

Join Safe Harbor on May 30 for the tenth annual Ride Against Domestic Violence. Enjoy a beautiful 25-mile, 42-mile or 65-mile metric century cycle ride through the rolling hills of southern Anderson County, all in support of Safe Harbor. All courses begin and end at the Iva Civic Center in downtown Iva. Registration is $35 online, available until May 28 […]

The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) conducts its monthly Business Forum on Thursday, June 11 as Kevin McCracken, general manager of Keowee Key, provides an overview of Keowee Key and its economic impact in Oconee County. OEA executive director Richard Blackwell encourages residents to attend this free community event. “The Oconee Economic Alliance “Business Forum” is a monthly opportunity for citizens […]

Tamassee-Salem Middle School student Alayna Cobb unveiled her park bench back design on Thursday at Jazz on the Alley in Seneca. Celebrating the heritage of the railroad, sponsored by Blue Ridge Arts Council, twelve park benches made by students at the Hamilton Career Center and painted by Oconee County School students will be placed around Seneca.

Gas prices are on the rise again. The average national price for a gallon of regular unleaded has jumped 22 cents in the past three weeks, explains publisher of the Lundberg Survey, Trilby Lundberg. “Gasoline prices are up again, in these three weeks the hike is 22 cents and the new average for regular grade is $2.78.” Diesel prices are […]

A head-on collision in Pickens County sent seven people to the hospital Saturday afternoon. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which occurred on Belle Shoals Road near US 178 just before 4pm. Troopers said a 2003 Mitsubishi veered over the centerline and hit an oncoming 1996 Ford. The driver of the Mitsubishi, a male from Easley, was […]