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The Oconee County Chamber’s 109 annual meeting and business awards are less than a week away and tickets are still available if you act fast. Oconee County Chamber executive director Jillian Lusk says, “We need more than just your vote, please sign-up to join us in person to celebrate alongside the Chamber and all of the finalist for Spotlight Oconee. […]

The Oconee County Council holds public hearings for Ordinance 2015-08, which is an ordinance amending Chapter 38 of the Oconee County Code of Ordinances, in certain limited regards and particulars only, regarding agricultural residential zoning districts in certain limited regards and particulars; and other matters related thereto; Ordinance 2015-15, which is an ordinance amending Chapter 32 and Chapter 38 of […]

The Board of Trustees for the Oconee County Public Library holds their bi-monthly meeting on May 18 at 5:30pm at the Westminster Library, which is located at 112 West North Avenue. Board meetings are held on the fourth Monday of every other month. The meeting for May was moved up one week for the federal Memorial Day holiday. The public […]

Tuesday morning, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office hosts their fourth Coffee with a Cop event. This is a chance for cops to discuss issues with the community over a cup of coffee, explains Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about […]

A student has been charged with bringing a weapon to school last month in Oconee County. The Walhalla Police Department reports that 17-year-old Oseas Vasquez stands charged with carrying a weapon on school property after an April 17 incident at Walhalla High School. Vasquez was arrested Friday and placed in the Oconee County Detention Center. According to the police, a […]

A fatal motorcycle accident is under investigation in Pickens County. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reports the collision occurred around 3:50pm Saturday on Shady Grove Road. The driver of a Honda motorcycle ran off the road and rolled down an embankment before striking a piece of farm equipment and an unoccupied vehicle. The driver was not wearing a helmet and […]

On Saturday, the City of Seneca turns the spotlight on tourism. At 8am, the city launches a new radio show called City Talk on 94.1 The Lake. This is an effort to increase tourism in the city, explains Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander. “94.1 The Lake, ya’ll have really expanded your area, you now go into the Anderson, Greenville and Easley […]

The Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the year’s accomplishments with their annual membership and awards banquet last night. “At the historic Walhalla Depot, those in attendance enjoyed hearing Dr. Bruce Yandle’s insights on the local economy and how we, as a community, are positioned to encourage a brighter tomorrow. With manufacturing being the leading producer of jobs in the […]

The Crime Stoppers of Oconee County Golf Tournament was held yesterday at Oconee Country Club in Seneca. “We had 23 teams, which is 92 players who participated. We had 30 hole sponsors and we had a lot of great individuals and businesses that got involved with us.” Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt said this is a […]

Two players from the Clemson University Football Team were selected in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft last night in Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre. The Clemson University Athletic Department reports that Vic Beasley, Clemson’s career leader in sacks went eighth overall to the Atlanta Falcons. Selected by the New Orleans Saints with pick 31 was Stephone Anthony, the top […]