Category: News

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Clemson University Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney’s All In Team Foundation announces a $50,000 grant to breast cancer research. The grant from Dabo’s All In Team Foundation will fund research already taking place at the Institute for Biological Interfaces of Engineering, which is a Clemson University-based interdisciplinary research and educational unit integrating faculty […]

Governor Nikki Haley is designating the month of October as Bullying Prevention Month. According to the Governor’s office, the initiative is aimed at bringing awareness to all South Carolinians of the harmful effects that bullying can have on a young person’s self-esteem and future success. “Far too many of our children face the negative consequences and fear of bullying every […]

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham will not participate in an Oct. 13 debate with his challengers on South Carolina Educational Television (ETV). ETV’s Tom Posey told the Associated Press on Thursday that Democratic State Sen. Brad Hutto, D-Orangeburg, and independent petition candidate Thomas Ravenel will instead debate without Graham in a 30-minute program. Both of Graham’s opponents quickly condemned the incumbent […]

On Thursday, the Lieutenant Governor’s Office and the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism held a joint press conference in the lobby of the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce to highlight an upcoming week that will be devoted to South Carolina’s senior citizens. South Carolina Seniors Week 2015 has been scheduled for Jan. 8-18, 2015. The week will […]

Seneca High School has a new afterschool program called BOBCATS Central and it is open to all students, explains Coach Andrew Jenkins. “BOBCATS Central is an afterschool program. It basically takes the at-risk kids and the kids who don’t normally have opportunities to maybe see other parts of Oconee County. They get to do some enrichment things and it gives […]

Watching golf balls dropped from a helicopter is exciting, especially if you own one of three balls closest to the bull’s eye, worth a cash prize. Cortni Nations, manager of the Oconee Memorial Hospital Foundation gives this year’s winners in the annual golf ball drop fundraiser held Wednesday at the hospital. “We are excited to announce that third place was […]

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 […]

The all-electric CAT Buses have been busy over the last few weeks of operation in Seneca, so the City plans to celebrate on Nov. 6. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander gives details about a special night of Jazz on the Alley to celebrate the new all-electric CAT Buses built by Proterra. “I’m looking forward to the celebration of the new CAT […]

The October Business Forum hosted by the Oconee Economic Alliance will feature a congressional update from U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan. “Congressman Duncan will be on hand to discuss important topics related to the 3rd Congressional District and its effect on Oconee County. The Oconee Economic Alliance Business Forum is a monthly opportunity for citizens and business leaders to come together […]

Tri-County Technical College will be closed to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 7, for Employee Professional Development Day. The College will reopen Wednesday, Oct. 8.