Category: News

The School District of Oconee County released today their 2013 PASS, HSAP and ESEA ratings. PASS 2013 – PASS (Palmetto Assessment of State Performance) is the major accountability test given to students in South Carolina in grades 3-8, and the results in the School District of Oconee County were mixed for students last year.  In comparing the aggregate number of […]

At this week’s Seneca City Council meeting, Councilman Al Gaines shared with the Council that over 300 people are due in Seneca for a reunion of students from Blue Ridge High School and the Oconee County Training Center.  Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander is thrilled to have so many people visiting the city this weekend for this special class reunion.  “It […]

You may have noticed something a little different at the Oconee Heritage Center in downtown Walhalla, the museum has a new logo, explains Oconee Heritage Center curator and director Leslie White.  “Since we are coming up on our tenth anniversary next year, we decided it was time for a little refreshing and rebranding, so our first step has been a […]

Yesterday, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) stood with President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and against the rule of law to continue sending foreign aid to Egypt. Under current law, the United States is prohibited from providing financial assistance to countries that have experienced a military coup d’état. “Despite the fact that nearly 75 percent of Americans are against sending foreign […]

Pro baseball’s award-winning second baseman Bobby Richardson will be a key speaker at a four-evening event called Men United In Oconee.  The event will be held at various venues the second and fourth Saturdays of August and September. Richardson, who helped lead the New York Yankees through one of the team’s most successful stretches from 1955-66, is scheduled to speak at 6pm, August […]

A group of hikers got more than they bargained for when visiting the Upper Whitewater Falls Wednesday afternoon.  Oconee County Fire Chief Charles King reports that at 5:40pm, responders were alerted to assist a group of hikers who had become disoriented along the Foothills Trail. The party had begun their trip at The Upper Whitewater Falls and hiked towards the […]

The School District of Oconee County announces that applying for free and reduced price meals online has started.  School officials state that the process is safe, secure, private and available anytime, anywhere.  Visit www.heartlandapps.com to apply 24/7.  Parents may also apply at their child’s school, the local library, or contact Food Services at 864-886-4400 ext. 6178 and they can assist you.   […]

Oconee Fellows is an annual program sponsored by the Oconee Medical Center Foundation to acquaint local community leaders with healthcare issues and programs facing our community, state and nation. The program meets once a month for six months, beginning in January.  Members of the 2013 Oconee Fellows Class are Phyllis Corder, Ed Hailburg, Alena Pelfrey, Russell Johnson, Danielle Leeper, Allen […]

Seneca will welcome hundreds of visitors to the city this weekend. Many of them are players and coaches for the Dixie Boys World Series that has reserved all of the hotel rooms, explains Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander.  “This week has been real exciting because you get to hear about all these people come into town.  Seneca Events coordinator Riley Johnson […]