Category: News

A 2004 burglary was solved this week by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. With assistance from Pickens County, Oconee County deputies arrested 55-year-old Rodney Edrew Hendricks of Pickens on burglary and theft charges related to an incident that occurred back on May 2, 2004 at a home near Seneca. While out of town, the homeowner said someone broke in through […]

Clemson fans can watch the Tigers take on the Bulldogs at Death Valley this year. The Clemson University Athletic Department announces the lower bowl of Memorial Stadium will be opened so fans can watch the season opener on Aug. 30 on the stadium’s jumbo video screens. The Athletic Department said this is an opportunity for Clemson fans to experience a […]

Oconee County students out-performed their counterparts across the state, according to recently released ACT scores. The ACT is an achievement test that measures the academic skills and knowledge learned in schools that are critical for success in college. Oconee County School Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland said he is proud of students’ performance but hopes students will do even better on […]

A new program launches next month in the Golden Corner. The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce’s new “Did you Know Campaign” starts at the beginning of September. Oconee County Chamber executive director Jillian Lusk says the program will be highlighting some of the county’s lesser-known facts to help everyone get a better understanding of the community. “Each month we will […]

So far, the school year is off to a good start in Oconee County, but it will be next week before we know official enrollment numbers and who can claim largest school in the Golden Corner, explains Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland. “As best we can tell right now things are going well. It usually takes a week […]

It could be as soon as this month that passengers start riding on the all new electric CAT buses in the City of Seneca. “That is real close, I’m hoping that it is sometime this month that they will actually be running these buses. Everything is looking good; all the tests have gone well this time. The bus, itself, we […]

One year ago this week, Jillian Lusk took over as executive director of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce. “Tuesday was a year that I have been officially head of the chamber and here in Oconee County, so it has been a big week.” Lusk said her husband made her pause and reflect on everything the chamber has accomplished over […]

A major milestone for high school student-athletes approaches at Seneca High School. Athletic Director Duke Lee announces that students who have earned a varsity letter at Seneca High School and interested in purchasing a letter jacket, Gregg Gausline of NEFF will be on campus from 11am to 2pm on Sept. 8. He will be set up in the cafeteria during […]

SDOC releases 2014 ACT Scores (8/21/14) 2 Year Comparison: ACT Year Number English Math Reading Science Composite United States Mean 2013 1,799,243 20.2 20.9 21.1 20.7 20.9 2014 1,845,787 20.3 20.9 21.3 20.8 21.0 South Carolina Mean 2013 20,868 19.7 20.3 20.8 20.3 20.4 2014 23,232 19.7 20.3 20.9 20.4 20.4 Oconee County Mean 2013 253 21.1 21.0 21.9 21.5 […]

Fans can watch Clemson play at Death Valley to start the season after all. The Clemson University Athletic Department announces the lower bowl of Memorial Stadium will be opened so fans can watch the Tigers take on the Bulldogs on Aug. 30 on the stadium’s jumbo video screens. Clemson has sold its allotment of 7,500 tickets for Sanford Stadium, where […]