Category: News

The School District of Oconee County is thanking the employees of Johnson Controls, Inc. who responded to a challenge to purchase school supplies for students who might otherwise not have the items needed for the start of school. Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland was presented with the supplies, which were taken to James M. Brown Elementary to be […]

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 is the first Early Release Day of the year in the School District of Oconee County. All students dismiss at noon. Students who ride a bus will leave campus no later than noon. Front car rider dismissal, Pre-K and Kindergarten students will start dismissal at 11:50am and students in grades 1 and 2 will dismiss at […]

SC Works WorkLink will hold its monthly Employer Hiring Event on Sept. 19, 2014. The event takes place at the Tri-County Technical College Anderson Campus, which is located at 511 Michelin Boulevard from 9am to noon. Employers will be on hand to screen applications and resumés, as well as talk with and interview job seekers for open positions they are […]

Are you a small business owner or have you considered opening a small business in the tri-county area of Upstate South Carolina? Tri-County Technical College presents a small business start-up class on Sept. 18 from 5:30-8:30pm that offers advice and expertise. Sandra Strickland, program manager of Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education Division gives details. “We target businesses that […]

A portrait of former Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Lucas was presented to the school district this week. Dr. Lucas retired as Superintendent in May. Sherry Moore, president of the Oconee County Education Association, presented the portrait to the district at this week’s Board Meeting. The Oconee County Education Association is an affiliate of the National Education Association. Members […]

Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw wants to clear up any confusion regarding whether motorists have to stop for a school bus that is either picking up or dropping off children. According to South Carolina State Law, motorists traveling on two lane roads in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights. However, motorists approaching a stopped […]

The Oconee County Council decided last night to leave the tax rate alone this year. The council unanimously voted to keep the county tax rate at 215 mills, even though it was told that a revised Duke Energy assessment would mean an additional $405,000. Based on that revised assessment, Oconee County Auditor Ken Nix gave the council the option to […]

A vote cast last night at Walhalla City Hall divided the mayor and the council practically down the middle. Sister station WGOG reports that by a margin of one vote, the council agreed to allow the Walhalla Chamber of Commerce to stage a craft beer tasting event on the downtown green during Oktoberfest weekend. The vote was three in favor, […]

Sept. 17 is Constitution Day, which is a celebration of the signing of our nation’s founding document in 1787. Schools and federal agencies are holding educational programs in observance of the world’s oldest written constitution. American Bar Association President William Hubbard, a South Carolina lawyer, is calling on everyone to participate in the annual observance. “Let’s pause to reflect on […]

Now that we are a month into the new school year and students have been able to adjust, the School District of Oconee County announces enrollment figures. Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent Steve Hanvey gives current enrollment numbers. “In our K-12, we have 10,175 students currently. Now if we add in our 4K, our 3 and 4-year-old PIP programs and […]