Category: News

The Oconee County Council will hold a Public Hearing for Ordinance 2014-21, which is “an ordinance authorizing the conveyance of certain real property by and from Oconee County, SC; and other matters relating thereto” on Sept. 16, 2014 at 6pm in Council Chambers of the Oconee County Administrative Offices, which are located at 415 South Pine Street in Walhalla.

Clemson University is using goats to rid a campus creek of invasive weeds. Clemson researchers and campus facilities managers have goats grazing along part of Hunnicutt Creek, which runs through campus. Some 40 goats are feeding on kudzu, English ivy and wisteria growing along the creek bank. Researchers think the goats will allow natural vegetation to return to Hunnicutt Creek.

The owners of Chattooga Belle Farm, Ed and Kitty Land, will be the speakers at this year’s Apple Festival Luncheon. The Westminster Rotary Club hosts the luncheon at 1pm on Friday, Sept. 5 in the social hall of Westminster Baptist Church. Chattooga Belle Farm is an example of agritourism, which attracts people to agricultural areas. About 10,000 people annually visit […]

Two Pickens County residents have been appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission, the nine-member governing board of the College. Governor Nikki Haley appointed Dr. Valerie Ramsey of Easley and Tom Hendricks of Liberty to the Commission, effective April 2014. Their terms expire July 2017. Dr. Ramsey retired in 2009 as the chief business officer for the College of Health, Education, […]

Clemson University researchers are now assisting with water quality issues in Anderson and Pickens counties. Last spring, people in those two counties started noticing their drinking water tasting and smelling badly, which was later blamed on blue green algae in Lake Hartwell. This summer, the Anderson Regional Joint Water System began using a powder activated carbon to absorb the algae. […]

In less than three months, South Carolina voters head to the polls to elect leaders and consider amendments. That means political advertisements will be more common between now and Nov. 4. Clemson University Political Science Professor Dr. Joseph Stewart anticipates more negative ads as we approach Election Day. “Everybody hates negative ads, you will hear people taking about how terrible […]

Fall is just around the corner and Walhalla residents are actively preparing for the city’s Oktoberfest celebration. The annual Miss Oktoberfest Scholarship Pageant is set for 4pm on Sept. 21 at Walhalla High School. Young ladies from all county high schools will compete for the title of Miss Oktoberfest and a $500 scholarship. Other winners will include a Miss Freshman, […]

People with food allergies are well accustomed to watching what they eat, but a new article warns those prone to drug allergies should pay more attention when consuming fruits or vegetables. That is because the pesticide often used to prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi and algae on produce recently triggered a dramatic allergic reaction in a ten-year-old girl. Spokesman […]

On the first day of all-electric passenger service in the city, Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander enjoyed a ride around town on the new CAT Bus. “Today is a very significant day because Seneca did go all-electric with the CAT Buses and with that there are no emissions, there is no diesel fuel, so there are zero emissions.” The mayor described […]

A 40-year tradition continues this Friday in Clemson. Since 1974, Clemson University student organizations have marched in a parade the day before the first home football game. Therefore, this Friday, Sept. 5 at 6pm the community gathers for the annual First Friday Parade. Floats will reflect this year’s parade theme of “The Echo of the Tiger.” President James Clements is […]