Category: News

Opposition is mounting against United States Senator Lindsey Graham.  Four of his challengers in the upcoming election signed an agreement Thursday stating that if any of them make a runoff against the Republican incumbent, the others will throw their support behind the challenger.  Roebuck Senator Lee Bright, Anderson businessman Richard Cash, Orangeburg attorney Bill Connor and Spartanburg police officer Dave […]

Rather than relax, many Clemson University students are spending spring break helping others. More than 235 students are participating in some kind of service trip, March 15-21.  Many of the projects deal with restoring communities impacted by natural disasters and high rates of poverty.  Students will also be helping to educate people on such topics as hand washing, dehydration prevention […]

Oconee County Auditor Ken Nix announces that the Oconee County Forfeited Land Commission will hold a meeting on March 21 at 2pm in Council Chambers of the Oconee County Administrative Offices, located at 415 South Pine Street in Walhalla.  The purpose of the meeting is to review and/or approve two advertised offers to purchase Forfeited Land Commission property and other matters.

The U.S. Forest Service is mourning the loss of 38-year-old Jason Crisp, a law enforcement officer on the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest. Crisp is survived by his wife and two children. Crisp and his K-9 partner Maros were killed in the line of duty in Burke County, N.C. Crisp, who began his career on the Grandfather Ranger […]

Five provisional ballots were counted, but there is no change in the top four vote getters in the 2014 Seneca Municipal Election.  The Oconee County Elections Commission meet to finalize the results of Tuesday’s Seneca City Election. Oconee County Voter Registration and Elections Director Joy Brooks gives the final vote count.  “They had the canvass hearing and there were five […]

On March 24, State Senator Thomas Alexander of Oconee County will visit West-Oak High School to respond to a letter and petition written and signed by the students in an effort to bring awareness to the issue of teen dating violence. Currently, Safe Harbor’s Relationship Education Project is teaching freshman students at West-Oak High School about healthy relationships and the warning […]

One of Bluegrass music’s finest bands, The SteelDrivers, return to the main stage of the Walhalla Civic Auditorium on March 21 at 8pm, explains Auditorium executive director Bill Chiusano.  “The SteelDrivers, which is a group of seasoned bluegrass veterans, each distinguished in his or her own right bring their high energy show back to the WCA. They have braided their […]

Break out your poodle skirts and blue suede shoes, it’s time to celebrate a classic! Chick-fil-A® of Seneca and Chick-fil-A® of Clemson restaurants will host a 50th Anniversary celebration of the Original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich on Friday, March 14, from 5-8pm. As part of their 50th Anniversary celebration, guests who come to Chick-fil-A® of Seneca or Chick-fil-A® of Clemson on […]

It is getting tougher these days to catch the eyes of busy hiring managers when applying for a job.  A new survey by CareerBuilder.com finds time is limited and words count, explains Executive Career Advisor Jennifer Grasz.  “One employer will spend less than 30 seconds when they are initially reviewing your resume, some may give you a minute or two […]

Both the average retail price for home heating oil and for propane fell from a week ago, explains Marcela Rourk with the U.S. Energy Information Administration.  “The average retail price for home heating oil fell 3.1 cents from a week ago to $4.20 per gallon. That is up 13.6 cents from a year ago, based on the residential heating fuel […]