Category: News

Seneca High School has a new afterschool program called BOBCATS Central and it is open to all students. BOBCATS Central meets Monday through Friday from 3:15-5:45pm. After receiving a snack each afternoon, students participate in academic assistance with teachers from all subject areas, complete homework, and have access to computers to complete assignments. Daily Enrichment activities include STEAM, college and […]

A team of environmental scientists and engineers from Clemson University, the University of South Carolina and South Carolina State University was awarded a three-year, $5.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The team, led by Clemson University associate professor Brian Powell, will work in the advancement of monitoring, remediation and disposal of radioactive contaminants. The grant from the […]

A school that serves troubled boys in Mountain Rest lost its bid Tuesday night on an exception to Oconee County’s zoning rules to construct a new dormitory allowing Whetstone Academy to enroll as many as 32 boys. Sister station WGOG reports that the Oconee County Board of Zoning Appeals needed two and a half hours to reach the 5-1 decision […]

The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 4 General Election is Oct. 4. If you are already registered to vote, you do not need to “re-register”, says Oconee County Voter Registration and Elections director Joy Scharich. “That deadline is coming up this Saturday, Oct. 4. That means if you are not registered, if you plan to vote in […]

Ever wonder what your stuffed animal does while you are asleep? On Oct. 13 between 3-4pm, wear pajamas and bring your stuffed animal to the Seneca Library. After a craft, bedtime stories, and snacks, your stuffed animal can stay for a sleepover at the library. Pick up your stuffed animal after 12pm the next day, and the Library will tuck […]

The School District of Oconee County will present its annual All-County Choral Concert on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30pm at Seneca Baptist Church in Seneca, South Carolina. 180 middle and high school students selected by their teachers from the Oconee County schools will present a program of choral music under the leadership of Dr. Robert Holquist, Professor Emeritus of Music […]

An investigating is underway in Pickens County concerning accusations a Pickens High School assistant football coach had sex with a student. The Pickens Police Department reports that the assistant football coach has resigned and has been placed on trespass notice from school property. Police have not charged or arrested the man; however, charges are expected soon. Accusations surfaced Monday that […]

The Walhalla Police Department reports the arrest of a Walhalla High School custodian on criminal sexual conduct charges. Monday afternoon, 23-year-old Terrence Tremayne Galloway was charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the second-degree. Galloway is accused of exchanging sexually based text messages and engaging in a sexual act with a 15-year-old female on school property.

The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce hosted Steak in Oconee Tuesday night at West-Oak Middle School. The yearly farm to table dinner celebrating the county’s agriculture industry was moved due to rain in the forecast, but Oconee County Chamber executive director Jillian Lusk says it was a success nonetheless. “To my knowledge no one had any problems getting to the […]

Come get crafty with the Full Moon Artists at the End of the Road Studios in Walhalla, which will be open for 9 days from 2pm until 8pm starting Oct. 3. The studios feature works of six Full Moon Artists. Each of the artists is also teaching a hands on class. With a different class each and everyday, there will […]