Category: News

Registration and screening for 4-year-old kindergarten will be held in April.  The 4K program is for children who will be four on or before September 1, 2014.  Four-year-old kindergarten is a wonderful way to get your child familiarized with school and begin the learning process.  It also helps your child with his/her social skills, language development and the separation process.  On […]

Only one item appeared on Monday night’s Seneca Board of Architectural Review meeting agenda, a certificate of appropriateness for Dr. Daniel Smith’s office at 106 Ram Cat Alley.  Seneca City Planner Tamy Sanford gives details.  “The Board of Architectural Review approved the application for Dr. Daniel Smith for a certificate of appropriateness as submitted provided that all areas of deterioration […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces four people killed on state roadways from Friday, February 21, at 6pm until Sunday, February 23, at midnight. As of February 23, 97 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 96 highway deaths during the same time period in 2013.  Locally, Oconee County reports three highway deaths in 2014 compared […]

As part of Children’s Theatre Week, the Walhalla Civic Auditorium presents two outstanding shows specifically produced and performed for children.  The first, Alice Rocks Wonderland shows on Tuesday, February 25 at 7pm, explains WCA executive director Bill Chiusano. “This show pumps up the volume in this “Rock Musical” version of Alice’s adventures. With a blend of original lyrics and music combined […]

The United Way of Oconee County needs volunteer readers for Monday, March 3, which is the National Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss Day. The United Way of Oconee County is collaborating with local elementary schools to read to young children on that day. There will be a meeting of all interested volunteers on Wednesday, February 26 at noon.  A free […]

The Capital Project Sales Tax Commission meeting scheduled for March 20 has been cancelled and rescheduled to Monday, March 17 at 6:30pm in Council Chambers of the Oconee County Administrative Offices at 415 South Pine Street in Walhalla.

Caroline McIntyre will be presenting a Chautauqua performance on Mary Draper Ingles at 6pm on March 25 at the Walhalla Library. Admission is free. Chautauqua is interactive theater presenting “History that just won’t stay in a book.”   Yes, that means you are a part of the show.  Through the magic of Chautauqua, the Library is transported back in time to 1755 to meet Mary Draper […]

The Walhalla Branch of the Oconee County Public Library is beginning a support group for caregivers.  The first meeting will be on Monday, March 17 at 6pm and will continue on the third Monday of each month. Caring Shoulders is for caregivers of elderly, disabled, special needs children, etc.  Come and share your thoughts, burdens, worries and experiences. With the help of […]

Do you sing Soft Kitty in your sleep? Are you a pro at Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock? The Westminster Library understands. That is why they are celebrating π day in style with a Big Bang Theory Trivia Contest. Join the Westminster Library on March 14 at 5pm for rounds of trivia based on the TV show. Come play solo or in teams of up to four […]

Seven of the eight candidates vying for four seats on the Seneca City Council squared off last night at forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Clemson Area.  A large crowd packed the Gignilliat Community Center to hear challengers suggest better ways to run city government and incumbents defended their records, which they believe demonstrate that the […]