Category: News

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is partnering with participating veterinarians across the state to help residents protect their pets and themselves against rabies. Participating veterinarians will conduct rabies clinics to vaccinate dogs, cats and ferrets against this fatal disease. Vaccination fees in these clinics will not exceed $10 per pet. Rabies is a threat to pets […]

The National Weather Service conducts a statewide tornado drill in South Carolina on Wednesday, March 11 as part of its Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The weather service asks schools, businesses and families to participate in the drill planned for 9am on March 11. The weather service says the drill is being broadcast over the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration radio […]

Thanks to generous donations, the Oconee Heritage Center is able to tell the story of the county’s rich culture and heritage. The museum has a vast collection of artifacts, but is always looking for more tells curator and director Leslie White. “We are always looking to add to our collection. We have a large collection and are not able to […]

The latest figures from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety find fewer highway fatalities in Oconee County so far this year. As of March 8, Oconee County reports one high fatality compared to three in 2014 at this same time. Pickens County lists two in 2015 and three in 2014. Anderson County has experienced a slight increase with seven […]

After a two-year hiatus, Seneca Fest returns to downtown. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander is excited about the Memorial Day Festival moving back to Norton-Thompson Park. “I actually like it better downtown; it has that atmosphere I like. The setting to me is a lot better downtown. In addition, it is good for the business too, they can feed off that […]

Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Department holds a Pet Adoption Day on Thursday, March 12, from 2 – 6pm at Halbert Hall on the Pendleton Campus. The dogs are trained with basic commands on a gentle leader head collar and socialized with many people. The cats are handled constantly for socialization and enjoy playtime together. All animals have been spayed […]

Each year during March, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) measures deer antlers throughout the state, with a major effort during the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic scheduled for March 27-29 at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. Minimum scores for state record listing are 125 points for typical antlers and 145 points for nontypical antlers. Measurements are based on the Boone […]

The Oconee County Public Library is having fun with STEAM. By integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and math into fun programs, the local library is launching students on a pathway of learning that focuses on logical reasoning, critical thinking, collaboration, and investigation, explains Oconee County Public Library Branch Services Librarian Blair Hinson. “Our Youth Services Librarian Stacie Powell has been […]

With the transfer of their previous officer to Seneca High School, Seneca Middle School recently welcomed a new School Resource Officer. Officer David Olsen is a Seneca native and 1992 Seneca High graduate who has spent the last eight years with the Seneca Police Department. He has worked as a supervisor and a field-training officer as well as a patrol […]

The 2015 USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships come to Clemson next month. The April 24-25 event features more than 120 collegiate clubs from across the United States competing for two-days in three races. Collegiate Nationals is the top collegiate triathlon in the country. The City of Clemson Parks and Recreation staff is coordinating efforts of several local agencies to highlight […]