Category: News

The month of April is full of exciting springtime celebrations at the Oconee County Public Library.  First, join the library for a mult-generational fete of the 75th Anniversary of Ludwig Bemelmans’ beloved book Madeline.  The Seneca Library will transport you to “Paris in spring” on April 9 at 2pm, which is an early release day for the School District of Oconee County.  Visit a Paris […]

The weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming, and the Westminster Library is bustling with free activities. Every day during the week of April 14-17 at 2pm, the library invites kids and their caregivers to spend part or all of your spring break with them watching movies and crafting.  On Monday and Wednesday, the library will show two just released to DVD movies with […]

A special swearing in ceremony was held before Tuesday night’s Seneca City Council meeting as two incumbents and two newcomers took the oath of office.  Seneca Events Coordinator Riley Johnson gives details. “It went great, it was a great atmosphere, everybody’s family was there and they had relatives there.  I said wow all the families here, it was a real […]

It’s getting more expensive to power the City of Westminster.  At their monthly meeting Tuesday night, the Westminster City Council heard a report on a 7.6% electric power increase from their wholesale supplier, explains Westminster City Administrator David Smith.  “Typically on an annual basis this time of the year we are notified what the wholesale cost of power has increased […]

The School District of Oconee County is eagerly preparing for a visit from AdvancED, the regional re-accreditation agency.  A team of six professionals responsible for validating the school system’s programs and services arrives in early April, explains Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent Steve Hanvey.  “Every five years we go through this process.  It used to be through the Southern Association […]

A construction update on the new Walhalla High School is now online.  Thanks to the Sheriff’s Office, the School District is now displaying pictures of work being done on the new school, explains Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland.  “If you go to Dr. Lucas’ blog, which you can get to through the School District’s website, you will […]

The fifth Annual Math Madness Competition in Oconee County featured 391 students from third, 4thand 5th grades, representing all eleven elementary schools in the district competed in the math competition at WalhallaHigh School.  Math Madness began 5 years ago by Linda Hostetler, as an avenue to promote how much fun math can be at the elementary level. The competition is comprised of […]

The City of Clemson invites the community to drop off a book for a child during the week of April 6-12.  The community is asked to collect books for children ages birth to three.  The book drive will target low income families with the goal of placing books into homes that do not normally have them.  The event will also […]

The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Jim Barker, president emeritus, Clemson University, during the 22nd Annual Townes Award Dinner on March 17 at the Columbia Marriott. James F. “Jim” Barker recently retired as president after serving for 14 years and is returning to the faculty in the School of Architecture. Barker came to office with […]

The Tri-County Technical College Alumni Association’s Spring Open golf tournament will be April 25 at Brookstone Meadows in Anderson. Registration will begin at 11:30am followed by lunch. The captain’s choice shotgun start will be at 1pm with an awards presentation at the end of the tournament.  Your $85 registration fee includes lunch, a bucket of practice balls, green fees, cart, […]