TCTC hosting Veterans’ Job Fair

Tri-County Technical College is reaching out to veterans who are looking for employment by sponsoring a job fair Nov. 7. Around 25 companies will be on hand at the Veterans’ Job Fair set for 9am to noon in the Café on the College’s Pendleton Campus. Tri-County student veterans get priority admission from 9-10am. The event will be open to the […]

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JTEKT President speaks at TCTC

JTEKT North America Chief Operating Officer Ken Hopkins says he has driven by Tri-County Technical College several times in recent years, and it always looked impressive. But Thursday, Hopkins, who was the College’s keynote speaker for its annual report luncheon, had the time to tour the Pendleton Campus, as well as the Industrial Technology Center in Sandy Springs, where he […]

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General Election on Tuesday

One more day before South Carolinians enter the voting booths to make their choices in the 2014 General Election. There are choices for Governor and federal representatives in Washington, among others. Locally, voters in District 1 will choose between Jerry Lee and Allen Brewer for a seat on the Oconee County School Board. What has many Oconee County voters talking […]

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United Way helping with Heat

This year’s warm autumn became a memory when overnight temperatures dropped into the 30s in the Walhalla area. Moreover, it is a reminder that this is the time of the year that many people, if they have not already, take steps to ensure their homes stay as comfortable as possible during winter’s long days and nights. You can count on […]

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Hiker requires Help in Walhalla

On Saturday, a hiker required the help of Oconee County rescuers and other emergency responders north of Walhalla. It was a large response to the aid of an ill hiker near Big Ben and the Chattooga River off Highway 107. The hiker was part of a small group of adventurers who spent Friday night outdoors.

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Long Weekend for OC Students

This year, students in the School District of Oconee County have a little more time to adjust to the time change with Nov. 3 and 4 being school holidays. On Monday, Nov. 3, Oconee County Schools have a teacher in-service day scheduled, which means no school for students. Tuesday, Nov. 4, is Election Day, so no school for students attending […]

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Change Your Clocks this Sunday

The days get shorter as we fall back with time and turn clocks back one hour this Sunday. As you change your clocks take time to also change the batteries in your smoke alarm, explains Seneca Firefighter Chris Cartee. “Do you know that more than 4,000 Americans died in home fires last year? In most cases, the home did not […]

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Seasonal Flu Clinics

With the fall season comes the flu and right now the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is holding flu clinics in the Upstate to vaccinate residents against the flu. Those seeking a flu shot in Oconee County should call 864-882-2245, Monday through Friday from 8:30am and 4:15pm to schedule an appointment at the Health Department located at […]

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Thousands of Trick-or-Treaters descend on Seneca

Over 2,000 trick-or-treaters descended on Norton-Thompson Park Thursday night for the City of Seneca’s annual Halloween on the Green. Members of the Seneca City Council as well as city staff, police and firefighters passed out candy from 5-7pm the night before Halloween. Seneca Events Coordinator Riley Johnson said the event was a huge success even after pushing it up a […]

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