Underwood comments on OC Officer of the Year Award

Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Road Patrol Captain Jeff Underwood was recently awarded the Oconee Officer of the Year Award.  Tenth Circuit Solicitor Chrissy Adams sponsors the award.  Captain Underwood said he was honored to receive the award.  “I was completely honored to be nominated for the award.  We’ve had a  couple of officers in our department receive the award […]

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Upstate Firms receive National Recognition

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service (USCS) recognized Allegro Industries and Tactical Medical Solutions Inc. with the agency’s Export Achievement award today.  The award was presented to the companies by the S.C. District Export Council’s Chair, James Cox, and Vice Chair, Pat Fosberry, during the “Agents, Distributors and Preparations for Export Success” workshop at the Clemson University Small Business Development […]

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SHS Booster Beds Mattress Sale

The Seneca High School Bobcat Athletic Department proudly announces a new partnership with Booster Beds, who will be on campus the weekend of May 10 for a fundraiser.  The showroom will be set up in the SHS Cafeteria at the front of the school.  All mattresses are made in Greenville by American Dream Crafter.  The Seneca Athletics and Booster Beds mattress sale takes place […]

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OCPL to hold Seminars about Aging Successfully

Approximately 20% of Oconee County residents are 65 years or older.  Many of them will face significant life changes due to a decline in health and other circumstances. Their families may have to act as caregivers and adjustment to changes because of aging may be difficult for all involved.  Thus it is important for seniors and their families to prepare […]

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Play Safe Kickoff Classic set for August 4

PlaySafe, a 501c(3),non-profit organization, providing certified athletic trainers (ATCs) to high schools and many community athletic events in Anderson, Pickens and Oconee counties announces the organization’s second annual Kickoff Golf Classic will salute many legends from the world of Sports on August 4 at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards.  The event will feature Sam Wyche, Terry Kinard, Patrick Sapp, Kris Benson […]

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Murder Charge filed in Central Shooting

A man has been charged with murder after shooting another man with a shotgun following an argument Thursday night in Central. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office reports that 53-year-old Benjamin Anthony Vinson stands charged with murder and possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime after a shooting incident on Moser Trail. Deputies say Vinson argued with the […]

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Kowalski finalist for SC Professor of the Year Award

Clemson University psychology professor Robin Kowalski is among the finalists for the 2014 S.C. Governor’s Professor of the Year Award. The award is presented each year to a professor representing the state’s senior public and independent universities and one representing the state’s two-year colleges. This is the 26th year of the award presentation. Kowalski’s research interests include cyberbullying; aversive interpersonal behaviors, […]

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Lindle honored for Educational Research Achievements

The Eugene T. Moore Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership at Clemson University, Jane Clark Lindle, is the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award in Research from the American Educational Research Association’s Learning and Teaching in Educational Leadership Special Interest Group. The award recognizes a distinguished record of excellence in research related to teaching and learning in educational leadership […]

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CU Professor to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Clemson University marketing professor Charles Duke has been selected to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Marketing Educators Association. The award is bestowed for long-term excellence in marketing education and long-term service and support for the organization above and beyond the ordinary. The award is presented when the occasion arises and has been given only three other times since […]

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DHEC warns of Phone Scam targeting Surgery Patients

South Carolina residents are being warned about another phone scam.  The Department of Health and Environmental Control says someone is calling recent surgery patients and claiming to be a DHEC employee in an effort to fraudulently obtain personal information. The caller reportedly contacts citizens and asks about recent surgeries, saying the citizen might be eligible for reimbursement. DHEC has referred […]

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