Category: News

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 […]

New officers take the lead of the Seneca Lions Club. On June 24, the club met at the International Deli for dinner and the installation of new officers to serve terms from July 2014 to June 2015. Seneca Lions Club publicity chair Jim Atkinson gives details. “Vic Holley is the new president, Bobbie Smith moves to first vice president, I […]

An upcoming Par 3 golf tournament in Nov. will go to benefit veterans in Oconee County. The tournament will be held at Blue Ridge Golf Club on Highway 28 on Nov. 5 and proceeds raised will go to benefit the Oconee County Veteran’s Relief Fund. The tournament will begin at 1pm. The tournament will consist of 4 man Captain’s Choice […]

On Sept. 21, the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo’s devastation inflicted on South Carolina, the American Red Cross will launch a landmark statewide campaign called Prepare SC to better prepare our communities for disasters and to create a stronger, more resilient South Carolina. “The Upstate is vulnerable to severe damage from floods and tornadoes caused by hurricanes that don’t even […]

The odds that a South Carolina driver will hit a deer in the coming year are almost twice the national average, according to a new report. On Monday, State Farm Insurance released findings from its national claims data on deer-vehicle collisions. The report calculates a South Carolina driver has a 1 out of 93 chance of hitting a deer over […]