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The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources hosts a boater education class this Saturday at Duke Energy’s World of Energy on Highway 130. The class, from noon until 5pm, is being offered free of charge but space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, go online to www.dnr.sc.gov or call 1-800-277-4301. All boaters under 16 years of age must […]

The Annual Oconee Humane Society Fly-In is this Saturday. Admission is free to the event, which will be at the Oconee County Regional Airport from 10am until 3pm. Antique cars, airplanes, helicopters and hot rods will be on display. Attendees can also enjoy concessions and rides. A helicopter golf ball drop is also planned. All proceeds from the event will […]

Today is the fourth annual National Bike to School Day. Sponsored by the National Center for Safe Routes to School, this event encourages schools across the country to take part in bike-focused activities. Bike to School Day events raise awareness of the need for safer routes for bicycling and walking, emphasize the need to increase physical activity among children, help […]

Celebrate South Carolina this Friday at the South Carolina Welcome Center off Exit 1 on I-85 in Fair Play. A fun day of events is planned as part of National Tourism Week, explains Dawn Duncan, tourism development manager at the South Carolina Welcome Center in Fair Play. “We can’t wait to welcome you to South Carolina on Friday, May 8 […]

Year round, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce celebrates and promotes small businesses in the Upstate of South Carolina; however, this week extra emphasis is being given to these backbones of the economy. This is National Small Business Week, explains Oconee Chamber executive director Jillian Lusk. “This week is designated as National Small Business Week. Most people do not realize […]

Today is Cinco de Mayo, which is a holiday observed in the United States and Mexico for the Battle of Puebla where on May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army won an unlikely victory over French forces. Just like any other holiday, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office encourages safe and responsible celebrations, says Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “Just like with […]

The member agencies of the United Way of Oconee County are participating today in Give Local America, which is a 24-hour fundraiser. One of those agencies is Ripple of One, which helps families stuck in the cycle of poverty that are living on assistance as a way of life. “We are trying to raise $5,000 just today by midnight, which […]

The fourth Coffee with a Cop hosted by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office was a success Tuesday morning in Fair Play, says Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “We were very pleased with things, had a pretty descent turnout and were able to meet a lot of those that we serve who live in the southern part of the county. Certainly […]

The INT League Wakeboard, Kneeboard and Wake Surf Tournament come to South Cove County Park in Seneca, May 16-17. This is part of the series of competitions throughout South Carolina that focus on wakeboarding, wakeskating, and kneeboarding. There are divisions for members of all ages and abilities.

Most South Carolinians are aware of the state park closest to them, but not necessarily, the entire system of parks that includes land preserved and protected for public enjoyment. The SC Parks Recreation and Tourism Department has developed the Ultimate Outsider Program to encourage people to travel across the state and visit all 47 state parks. People visiting South Carolina’s […]