Category: News

A hilarious play opens this Friday at the Walhalla Civic Auditorium. “Always A Bridesmaid”, a brand-new Jones Hope and Wooten comedy, runs this weekend and next weekend.  Walhalla Civic Auditorium executive director Bill Chiusano gives details. “In this hilarious new show, four high school friends made a vow to be in each other’s weddings no matter what. Little did they know, […]

The Walhalla High School project remains on track. Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland gives details. “Construction continues to progress very well at the Walhalla High School site and we are still on target for our August of 2015 opening.” Construction of the new Walhalla High School on the west side of Highway 11 is projected to be […]

The Fuels America coalition today released an economic impact study by John Dunham & Associates showing the far-reaching benefits of renewable fuels for South Carolina workers and businesses.  Renewable fuels now represent nearly 10% of America’s fuel supply and have helped reduce U.S. reliance on foreign oil to the lowest level in years.  The analysis takes into account the entire supply […]

National Center for Public Policy Research Risk Analysis Director Jeff Stier has released the following statement regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s announcement today on e-cigarettes.  “I’m pleased that the FDA has finally released a blueprint for regulations of E-cigarettes, however I’m very concerned about how the FDA will implement these regulations. Essentially, what the FDA has done is tap […]

Tri-County Technical College’s annual road race, set for May 17, has a new name and a refocused purpose, raising funds to support scholarships and services for student veterans. Renamed the Tri-County Patriot Run, the College’s 5K Race and One-Mile Run/Walk will be at the Anderson Campus on Armed Forces Day, May 17, at 8am.  The race starts and ends at […]

There is still time to play in this year’s Bobcat Booster Club Golf Fundraiser.  This is the 7th Annual Outing and this year it is planned for May 9 at Cross Creek Plantation in Seneca.  A brand new 2014 Ford F-150 will be given away to the first hole in one on #4.  In addition, there will be closest to the […]

On Apr. 29, area home school students will participate in a theatrical production called Showdown at Resource Ranch. The 25-minute program will be performed by The National Theatre for Children and is part of Duke Energy’s Energy Education in Schools program, an effort to help the company’s customers increase energy efficiency in their homes. The live, interactive performance complements student […]

It’s a common chronic condition in children. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that more than 7% of American children ages 6 through 17 are taking medication for emotional or behavioral problems and it’s mainly young boys. “There were more males than females overall both between the younger and older age groups.” Lead author of the study, LeJeana Howie […]

According to a new CareerBuilder.com study, a majority of companies, 57%, are planning to hire recent college graduates this year. However, nearly one in four employers or 24% say they don’t feel that academic institutions are adequately preparing students for positions needed within their organizations. CareerBuilder’s Rosemary Haefner explains. “The majority of employers that we talked to said that there […]

Clemson University Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney says players “of any faith or no faith at all are welcome in the program.” Swinney issued a written response after a group recently accused his program of violating players’ constitutional rights by promoting Christianity. The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a formal complaint to Clemson University last week claiming Swinney and team chaplain […]