Category: News

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on the shooting death of Walter Scott. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Walter Scott. The horrific video is very difficult to watch and deeply troubling on many fronts. I have full confidence this incident will continue to be investigated by the relevant authorities, the […]

Seneca High School Principal, Cliff Roberts, announced today that Brett Turner will serve as the Head Coach of the Seneca High School Bobcat Football program for the 2015-16 season. Roberts stated, “We are very fortunate at Seneca High School to have a number of outstanding coaches throughout our athletic department. Our program is in a really good position at this […]

The Oconee Economic Alliance conducts its monthly “Business Forum” on April 9 featuring Mark Nix, executive officer of the Home Builders Association of South Carolina. He will provide an update on the home building industry in South Carolina. OEA executive director Richard Blackwell encourages residents to attend this free community event. “The Oconee Economic Alliance “Business Forum” is a monthly […]

Nerd Wallet recently named Seneca as the “best place to start a business in South Carolina” for its economic health and overall business climate. In the last 36 months, over $150 million in new industrial related economic development projects have been announced for the community. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander credits several people for their hard work in obtaining the state’s […]

ITECH South is expanding its plastics manufacturing operations in Oconee County. The $6.03 million investment is expected to create 34 new jobs at the company’s Westminster facility over the next five years. “Since beginning operations in South Carolina in 2008, we have been very pleased with our S.C. facility and the quality of workers we have. The expansion will enable […]

The Tamassee-Salem Middle and High School varsity baseball team celebrates Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 11 at 1pm. Tamassee-Salem hosts the Greenville Tech Charter School for this inaugural event. All veterans and current military personnel will be admitted free of charge to the game. All others will pay the regular ticket price of $5. The game will celebrate the […]

West-Oak High School is now accepting applications for the Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach position. Interested candidates should e-mail their resume’ and letter of interest to Athletic Director Tim Sheriff ([email protected]). Candidates must fill out an online application on the district’s website at www.oconee.k12.sc.us. Applications will be accepted through April 17.

The Seneca High School varsity softball team recently hosted a Pink Out game to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. The Lady Cats raised $240 and donated that to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

A senior at Seneca High School seeks an executive office in the national student organization DECA. Katelan Hudson is also a student at the Hamilton Career Center. She and advisor, Amy Welch, hope members of the community contribute to a fundraising effort, so they can attend the national DECA meeting this month in Orlando, Florida.

In honor of Autism Awareness Month and to continue efforts to reach out to all people of Oconee County, the Westminster Branch of the Oconee County Public Library hosts its first Sensory Friendly Film on April 27. For these special showings the room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members will be welcome to move around, […]