Category: News

The City of Liberty is receiving state funds to improve the community. South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley sent a letter to government officials this week, informing them that Liberty will receive $500,000. The money is a community enrichment grant from the Community Development Block Grant Program. City officials plan to use the funds for infrastructure and streetscape improvements on Commerce […]

Today in support of GIS Day, Connect South Carolina is releasing new broadband analysis showing the broadband availability gap in South Carolina is shrinking with notable increases in mobile wireless broadband. According to the latest data, 99.51% of South Carolina households now have access to broadband speeds of 6 Mbps download/1.5 Mbps upload, including mobile wireless. This is an increase […]

America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will perform his signature stand-up routine at the Peace Center on March 14, 2014 at 7pm. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2014. Tickets are currently on sale to Peacekeepers […]

Tri-County Technical College will be closed two days for the Thanksgiving holidays. The College will be closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, and will reopen Monday, December 2.   For more on Tri-County Technical College, visit their website at www.tctc.edu.

The City of Seneca and Seneca Light and Water will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving.  For convenience, the Seneca Light and Water Plant Night Deposit will remain open 24 hours for payments. In case of an emergency, call 864-885-2723 for assistance.

The community is invited to put a smile on a child’s face by becoming a sponsor for Christmas through the United Way of Oconee County.  If you, your family, church, workplace or civic organization would like to help the United Way by sponsoring a child for Christmas, contact Kimberly Ellis of the United Way of Oconee County at 864-882-9743 extension […]

The rivalry between Clemson University and the University of South Carolina is shedding blood this week and it is all for a good cause.  The Tigers and Gamecocks are facing off in the 29th annual Blood Bowl this week. Students are invited to roll up their sleeves and give blood.  Bloodmobiles are located around campus, and donations can also be made in […]

Clemson University celebrates Military Appreciation Day on Saturday as the Clemson football team plays host to The Citadel at noon. The Clemson University Media Relations Department announces that the university has a full slate of activities planned throughout the day in conjunction with the 20thanniversary of the event. The game features the school’s first-ever Purple Out as fans are encouraged […]

An Oconee County school and children’s home has been recognized by the state for outstanding stewardship.  South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the 18th annual Scrooges and Angels for 2013.  Only ten organizations are selected to receive the coveted Angel Award and the Tamassee DAR School was among the very top organizations to be recognized this year.  When Tamassee DAR School was informed […]

A new clothing business is locating in Oconee County.  Lunatic Apparel is establishing operations within the OconeeBusinessDevelopmentCenter in downtown Walhalla. Mary Collins, owner of Lunatic Apparel, a startup apparel company, has been approved to locate in the business incubator at 104 Brown Square. The Oconee Business Development Center is operated by the Tri-County Entrepreneurial Development Corporation and is designed to offer […]