Category: News

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 […]

Today we celebrate the American Legion, which was chartered and incorporated by Congress on this day in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. American Legion Upstate Regional Commander Carlton Patterson encourages everyone to thank a veteran today for their service to this country. “Today is American Legion Day. Congress passed this several years back and Mayor […]

Find out about the proposed Capital Sales Tax Projects planned for Oconee County before you go to the polls to vote on them at two upcoming meetings hosted by the local chambers of commerce. On Nov. 4, voters in Oconee County cast ballots on several important referendums. Before you go to the polls, take the opportunity to hear from the […]

October is College Application Month as designated by the Commission on Higher Education. Seneca High School is celebrating this event with a variety of activities during October. SHS Guidance encourages all seniors to complete at least one college application before Nov. 1. Please let your counselor know if you need assistance. College applications can, of course, be completed prior to […]