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Cyclists peddle into Clemson Tuesday afternoon as part of the Journey of Hope. Organized by Push America, the Journey of Hope is a cycling trek that raises funds and awareness on behalf of people with disabilities. Teams across the country cycle an average of 75 miles a day raising funds to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities through grants […]

This year’s Oconee Medical Center Foundation Golf Classic honors the memory of Oconee County Councilman Archie Barron, who served as a founding member of the event. Oconee Medical Center Foundation executive director Cortni Nations says Archie Barron was a huge advocate for local healthcare. “Archie was an incredible man who we all highly respected and he was just a huge […]

An oil leak was detected Sunday evening from Duke Energy’s hydro station after five gallons leaked into a nearby river. Crews set up barriers to protect the water flowing into the river, says Oconee Nuclear Station communications manager BJ Gatten. “We had a release of oil from the Keowee Hydro plant into the tailrace, which leads to the Keowee River, […]

Business conditions in the United States rebounded in the second quarter according to a new survey. Ken Simonson, an economist and lead author of the survey, gives details. “A majority of firms reported rising sales, profits, also continued to grow at a substantial fraction of firms and hiring picked up.” The survey found most firms saw a growth in profits […]

The most recent round of white-tailed deer antler measuring conducted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources revealed 222 new records, including one Boone and Crockett qualifier. Each spring S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Section personnel make a concerted effort to measure deer racks throughout the state, with a major session during the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic in Columbia. […]

A fire that destroyed an antique business in downtown Pendleton last week has been ruled an accident that is according to the Anderson County’s Fire Investigator. The fire destroyed Blue Ridge Antiques and Refinishing on East Main Street. Century-old brick walls kept the fire contained to the only the antique store; however, the roof collapsed and left the business as […]

Oconee County Administrator Scott Moulder announces that Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has increased the county’s general obligation debt rating to “AA” indicating a “very strong capacity to meet financial commitments” up from the previously-rated “AA-,” which indicated a “high probability of meeting financial commitments.” “Oconee County is and has been diligent in planning, exhibiting responsible fiscal policies,” said Moulder. […]

At their quarterly meeting, Clemson University Trustees approved a $956 million operating budget to cover 2014-15. Nearly 35% of the budget is derived from tuition and fees. The trustees also approved the design and construction budget to add 750 suites in Memorial Stadium and to renovate all existing suites there. The existing suites are 35-years-old. Athletic facility revenue bonds are […]

The Board of Trustees of the Oconee County Public Library will have their regular bi-monthly meeting on July 28 at 5:30pm at the Walhalla Headquarters Branch. This meeting is open to the public. Public comment is welcome at the beginning of each meeting. The Board meets every other month on the last Monday.

A federal grant awarded to the South Carolina State Firefighters Association is enabling Oconee County to attract volunteers willing to answer the call of a siren to help their community in times of need. Oconee, Newberry and Dorchester are three South Carolina counties benefiting from a $1.5 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Adequate Fire Management […]