Category: News

Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw and the Oconee County Administrator Scott Moulder wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. The Oconee County Governmental Offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices re-open for normal business on Monday, Dec. 1.

The manned convenience centers in Oconee County announce Thanksgiving holiday hours. Wednesday is usually a day when Oconee County’s convenience and re-cycling centers are closed. However, they are open today for regular hours, so that staff can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday with family and friends.

This is one of the most dangerous holidays for motorists because of its five-day length and heavy traffic. The biggest driving days of the Thanksgiving holiday are Wednesday and Sunday. AAA offers these tips to help make your drive a safe and comfortable one. Have your car and tires inspected before you take a long drive. Map your route in […]

The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded a $1 million gift to Clemson University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a continuing education and membership program for older adults. The gift is the foundation’s second $1 million gift to Clemson University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which offers lectures, courses, excursions and social events to adults ages 50 and older, as well as access […]

Clemson University seniors and freshmen say they would choose the school again if they could go back in time and pick a school. The 2014 National Survey of Student Engagement report shows that 92% of seniors and first-year students would choose Clemson again, compared to 82% and 85%, respectively, at peer schools. Another highlight of the study was that 95% […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help regarding a stolen vehicle. A deputy responded to an address on Highway 123 between Clemson and Seneca and spoke to the victim, who stated the vehicle was taken from that location. Deputies believe that the vehicle, a red in color 1991 Jeep Comanche, was taken between 6pm on Saturday and 8am […]

The FDA announces new regulations that will require all places that sell prepared food to post calorie counts on their menus. That includes restaurant chains, convenience stores, bakeries, coffee shops, amusement parks, even vending machines. Nutritionist Marion Nestle feels people will be shocked when they see the number of calories in the food they eat. “People are going to be […]

The Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce announces Christmas activities this year in the city. The second annual Luminary Tour of Churches follows the Walhalla Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5pm to launch the “We Celebrate the Season” in Walhalla. Then from 6-8pm will be the Luminary Tour of Churches. At the same time Carols and Campfires will be […]

The School District of Oconee County announces that all schools will be closed for Thanksgiving, Nov. 26-28. Schools will reopen on Monday, Dec. 1. Tri-County Technical College will be closed two days for the Thanksgiving holidays. The College will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, and will re-open Monday, Dec. 1. The Oconee County Public Library will […]

As one of the busiest travel days of the year approaches, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces five people killed on state roadways over the weekend. As of Nov. 23, 692 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 707 highway deaths during the same time period in 2013. Locally, Oconee County reports 12 highway fatalities in […]