Clemson University Trustees approve Tuition Increase

Clemson University fees for tuition, housing and meal plans will increase by an average of less than 3% this fall, which will partially offset mandatory payroll, retirement and health insurance cost increases. The Media Relations Department of Clemson University reports that the university’s board of trustees approved fees Wednesday. “The combination of additional state funding and ongoing efforts by the […]

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Westminster Man sought for manufacturing Meth

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help in their search for a Westminster man on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine. 40-year-old Matthew Blake Sosby of 413 Jack Pelfrey Road is wanted on a warrant signed on June 19 regarding an incident that occurred on previous day, in which an Oconee County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to that address to […]

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Anderson Boil Water Advisory expanded

More areas have been added to a boil water advisory issued Wednesday night out of Anderson County. The Anderson Regional Joint Water System has been expanded to include residents of the West Anderson Water District, Hammond Water District, Town of Pendleton, Sandy Springs Water District, Town of Williamston, Big Creek Water District, City of Clemson and Clemson University. Those areas […]

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OMC joins GHS

The boards of Greenville Health System and Oconee Medical Center have approved a binding agreement that makes Oconee Medical Center part of the GHS integrated health system via a long-term operating lease, effective October 1, 2014. The OMC Board of Directors and the GHS Board of Trustees approved the lease in separate meetings on Wednesday. The agreement grants GHS an […]

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Offender Watch alerting about Dangerous Neighbors

In Oconee County, there is approximately 154 registered sex offenders. With summer here, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to review their website to see which of these offenders live around them. The mapping and address feature found on the website pinpoints exactly where an offender lives and citizens can even sign up for automatic email alerts should an […]

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Additions to Social Media Policy for OC Sheriff’s Office

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces additions to its Social Media policy, effective immediately. Opinions expressed by visitors to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Social Media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and You Tube) do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the men and women who are employed by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. Posts are monitored and the Sheriff’s […]

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Beat the Summer Boredom with a Book

Are you looking for something to do to beat the summertime blues? The School District of Oconee County has compiled a list of local summer activities that can enrich math, reading, and science skills for little to no cost. Visit the School District of Oconee County’s website at www.oconee.k12.sc.us for more information. Here is hoping everyone has a safe, relaxing, […]

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Recycling has $13B impact in SC

A new study shows that the recycling industry has a $13 billion impact on South Carolina’s economy. The Associated Press reports that a study by the College of Charleston showed that the impact of the recycling industry doubled from $6.5 billion in 2006 to $13 billion last year. Professor Frank Hefner says the number of companies dealing with recycling in […]

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SC seeing increase in Moped Deaths

South Carolina has more than doubled the number of deadly moped crashes the state saw at this time last year. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, the state experienced seven deadly wrecks involving mopeds in 2013. By comparison, in 2014, South Carolina reports 18. Currently, state law does not require registration or a driver’s license to own […]

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