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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 […]

Russell Johnson, Project Manager, with the Oconee Economic Alliance has earned the South Carolina Certified Economic Developer (SCCED) designation. The SCCED is earned by completing the South Carolina Advanced Symposium, the highest level of professional economic development education in South Carolina. Successful completion is based on demonstrated knowledge of the curriculum offered and the ability to translate that knowledge into […]

A one-year bridge replacement project gets underway today in Anderson County. Work on the Beaverdam Creek Bridge will require some road closures. According to the Anderson County Roads and Bridges Department, portions of Long Road from Wilson Road to Midway Road are closed to through traffic. A detour from the intersection of Long Road and SC-81 runs to Hopewell Road […]

A month before the busy summer driving season begins; the South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces highway fatalities have increased in the Upstate from this same time last year. In the local tri-county area, Oconee County lists five highway deaths in 2015 compared to three in 2014 at this same time. Pickens County reports five fatalities in each of […]