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Rain showers have postponed the scheduled paving of the Walhalla Library parking lot. The project was to have begun Thursday. It has now been postponed due to the inclement weather. More details will be released when the work is to be rescheduled.
Read moreClemson University and Florida State University will be competing on the football field this weekend, but researchers from these two institutions are working together off the field to prevent widespread joint disorders. Researchers are collaborating to advance the early diagnosis of human joint degeneration, specifically in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and develop a measuring system to understand the relationship between […]
Read moreHoward’s Rock, the iconic rock Clemson University players rub before their run down the hill into Death Valley has been given a newly renovated home to keep it safe between games. The stronger case for Howard’s Rock follows an act of vandalism last June in which the old plexiglass cover was removed and a large piece of the rock stolen. […]
Read moreWhen the No. 3 Clemson Tigers host the No. 5 Florida State Seminoles on Saturday night in Death Valley, Clemson’s counting on its fans to not only show up, but speak up too. Clemson’s athletic department announced it is trying to break the Guinness World Record for the loudest sports stadium. The record of 137.5 decibels was just set on […]
Read moreThe City of Seneca is excited about the publicity and energy the feature film ‘Elbow Grease’ has created for the area. The movie started filming in Seneca and throughout Oconee County last month. The film’s star is legendary actor Burt Reynolds, who arrived in town last week. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander tells what it was like meeting the Hollywood icon. “I […]
Read moreA new business survey predicts temporary hiring will pick up this holiday season. Michael Erwin is the senior career advisor for Career Builder dot com. “39% of retail hiring managers report that they are going to bring on seasonal workers this year and that is up from 36% and up 10% from 2011.” Half of those firms are considering turning […]
Read moreIf you have never seen 200 golf balls being dropped from a helicopter, you may want to mark October 23 at noon on your calendar and come out to Oconee Medical Center. “As a part of the annual Oconee Medical Center Foundation Golf Classic, we hold a Golf Ball Drop each year,” said Cortni Nations, OMC Foundation Executive Director. “Our […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office recently disposed of two shake and bake style meth labs within the past few days in the Westminster area. The Sheriff’s Office wants to remind citizens of the dangers of these meth labs as well, explains Oocnee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “The first lab was discovered back on October 10th, as […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces a partnership with D.C.T. Detection, LLC of Oconee County in its continuing efforts to combat crime, especially criminal domestic violence. D.C.T. Detection, LLC is owned by Dale and Tanya Colegrove, with their offices located in West Union. “It is the heart beat of my wife and me to help children with the blessings that […]
Read moreThe Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agencies, will hold a press conference in the Lower Lobby of the State House today at 2:30pm, to discuss the Prescription Drug Take-Back Day initiative. Lieutenant Governor Glenn McConnell will be joined by Thomas Nuse of the Drug Enforcement Administration, and others to highlight […]
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