Category: News

This week is known as “National Small Business Week” and the Oconee Economic Alliance salutes the contributions of the small business community in Oconee County. Each year since 1963, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes the contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the country during the week of May 12-16, 2014.  According to the SBA, small businesses create two […]

The National Federation of Independent Business’ Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.8 points in April to a post-recession high of 95.2. The economy continues to perform modestly and April’s index followed suit as it crossed the 95 marker for the first time since 2007. Seven Index components improved, one was unchanged and two fell. State-specific data is not available, but […]

Glaucoma affects more than 70 million people around the world, making it the leading cause of irreversible blindness.  Primary care physicians can play an important role in detecting glaucoma, which can often go undiagnosed until it becomes severe.  A new review of the medical literature provides an overview of the causes and treatments for the disease. “We recognize that there […]

A new study finds little difference in U.S. students from better-educated families compared to lesser-educated families. The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development reports that U.S. students are slipping in global educational rankings, explains study author, Paul Peterson of Harvard. “Students who come from family backgrounds where one of the parents has a college degree are not doing well when […]

The South Carolina State Election Commission is releasing sample ballots in advance of next month’s primary election. Officials hope the sample ballots will allow voters to be more informed on Election Day, which could help reduce wait times at polling stations. Sample ballots are available online at www.scvotes.org.

Emergency Management crews are still attempting to clean a hydrogen chloride leak from an 18-wheel, tractor-trailer along I85 near mile marker 9 in Anderson County.  A passing motorist noticed the tanker leaking and was able to notify the driver, who stopped at the weigh station to assess the damage.  Authorities were notified around 8:30am Monday. Crews determined the leak is […]

An Oconee County mother who was charged with four counts of custodial interference last year was arrested Friday night on charges of removing her ankle monitor.  45-year-old Laverne Marie Bennett of 435 Canupp Circle in Westminster was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 11:46pm on May 9. According to the incident report, deputies responded to the Canupp Road […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man last Friday afternoon on multiple charges, including two charges involving drugs, explains Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt.  “55-year-old David Russell Sosebee of 1200 Fairoaks Circle, Apt. 101 was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 3:47pm on May 9. According to the incident report, a deputy […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Walhalla man on criminal domestic violence charges after an incident that occurred last Friday morning.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details. “34-year-old Brandon Leon Payne, whose address according to a warrant is 312 Torrington Road in Walhalla was booked in the Oconee County Detention Center around 2:17am on […]

Roll up your sleeves for a good cause on Tuesday as the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office hosts The Schuck Memorial Blood Drive.  Captain Jeff Underwood of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office gives details.  “We want to get as many blood donations as possible and do something good for the county while memorializing one of our fallen brothers.” The Schuck Memorial […]