Category: News

The Westminster Branch of the OCPL will offer two events connected to Dia de los Muertos, the traditional Latin American day to honor loved ones who have died. On Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 5pm, teens 6th through 12th grade can make their own unique “Day of the Dead” mask (all supplies provided). Moreover, on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 11am, children […]

The Salem Branch of the Oconee County Public Library, and the Salem Fire Department, will host a Fire Prevention program at the Salem Community Center (across the tennis courts from the library) on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10am to 12pm. The program, for children aged pre-school through 5th grade, will feature a safety story, time to spend with real firefighters […]

United States Attorney Bill Nettles announces that 67-year-old Ronnie Gene Wilson pled guilty in federal court in Greenville, to conspiracy to obstruct justice. United States District Judge J. Michelle Childs of Greenville accepted the plea and will impose sentence after she has reviewed the presentence report. Evidence presented at the change of plea hearing established that in late 2011 and […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help regarding a weekend shooting incident on the Utica Mill Hill in Seneca in which a suspect is facing multiple charges. A deputy responded to an address on Jameson Avenue just before 5:30am Saturday morning in regards to a male discharging a firearm into a residence. The complainant told the deputy that […]

The Oconee Economic Alliance will conduct its monthly “Business Forum” on Oct. 9 at 8am and will feature a congressional update from United States Representative Jeff Duncan. “Congressman Duncan will be on hand to discuss important topics related to the 3rd Congressional District and its affect on Oconee County,” said Oconee Economic Alliance marketing director Holleigh Alexander. This forum begins […]

The Oconee County Veterans Affairs Office will be commemorating Veterans Day this year in a unique way. Office Director Jerry Dyar announces plans for a golf tournament to benefit the Oconee County Veteran’s Relief Fund. “Our fund, which is administered through the Oconee County Veterans Council to help local veterans and their families who fall on financial hard times, is […]

When it comes to charitable giving, a new study finds that middle and low-income Americans are digging deeper than the wealthy. Stacy Palmer, the editor of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, says that charitable organizations still rely heavily upon the rich. “We looked between 2006-2012 and there were more than a million more millionaires who were able to give money, so […]

The South Carolina Botanical Garden will host its Garden Sip and Stroll Oct. 18. Guests are invited to have hors d’oeuvres, sweet treats and beverages while enjoying the Natural Heritage Garden Trail. You can reserve tickets online for $25. Garden guides will lead tours from 4-7pm through the numerous ecosystems featured along the Natural Heritage Garden Trail, including Rich Cove […]

A rare summer cool snap may mean that fall colors in the Southern Appalachians could peak a few days sooner than normal, according to Clemson University forest ecologist Donald Hagan. “The polar vortex that visited our region in July created conditions for a slightly earlier leaf looking season. Peak color at the upper elevations usually occurs around October 15th. Look […]

The Toys for Tots Toy Run in Oconee County is coming up, Oct. 25. The event will begin at Sertoma Field in Walhalla and conclude on Main Street in Seneca. Those who would like to participate are asked to meet at Sertoma Field at noon with the ride beginning at 1pm. The event will take place rain or shine. The […]