Category: News

The City of Seneca is selling wristbands to aid an employee’s fight against Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  Anna Smith who works in the City Police Department was recently diagnosed with the disease, explains Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander.  “She is an employee with the city that hasn’t actually been here a long time.  So our heart goes out to her, she just recently […]

The Hen Party Comedy Show comes to the Walhalla Civic Auditorium this Saturday, May 10 at 8pm and attendees are invited to bring a woman for free.  In celebration of Mother’s Day on May 11, the Walhalla Civic Auditorium is offering a special, explains executive director Bill Chiusano.  “We are allowing you to buy one ticket at regular price and […]

The Board of Directors of the Walhalla Civic Auditorium invites you to join them as they celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the building of the Auditorium with a special concert featuring Bluegrass legend Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver on May 17 at 8pm. There will also be a special presentation to the School District of Oconee County in recognition for their contribution of the facility. A reception […]

For the last 10 years, the United Way of Oconee County has sponsored a diaper bank to help low-income families with supplemental diapers.  A lack of sufficient fresh diapers is a huge need in our community as Food Stamps cannot be used to purchase any cleaning product or paper product and cloth diapers are impractical, as low-income families do not always […]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hartwell Lake Office will open the following campgrounds and day use areas for the 2014 recreation season on May 1: Oconee Point Campground in Oconee County will open May 1 – Sep. 30. The campground is conveniently located only minutes away from Clemson and Townville, with a total of 70 sites (all waterfront). All sites are equipped […]

Mayberry Tribute Artists will be back to entertain folks during the two-day event known as Mayberry Comes to Westminster, May 2-3. Headlining is David Browning, The Mayberry Deputy, who for the last 24 years has portrayed the infamous Barney Fife all over America.  Karen Knotts will be the official hostess, and will be presenting “Knott, Knotts, Who’s There?” Getting to […]

Join Oconee County Public Library in taking the Screen Free Week Pledge! On May 5-11, people around the country will turn off TV, video and mobile games, and other screens they use for entertainment. OCPL will be holding several events in celebration of this annual nationwide event.  Throughout the week, write a letter to a friend, everyone loves to receive a letter […]

The Oconee County Public Library will be closed on Friday, May 9, 2014 for Confederate Memorial Day, a state and county holiday. All branches will be open their normal hours on Saturday, May 10.

Time is critical after a patient experiences a stroke. If doctors can administer a clot-dissolving drug to eligible patients within 60 minutes after arriving at the hospital, this can be beneficial.  This period is called door-to-needle time. A new study evaluated an initiative designed to improve treatment times for stroke patients.  “Right before the initiative the percentage of patients with […]

A report out today says that, for the first time since records began, 80% of high school freshmen go on to get their diploma.  The America’s Promise Alliance helped write the report. Paul Allvin is chief communications officer for the Alliance, which has been working to boost graduation rates. “There has been a concretive effort to increase graduation rates for […]