Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office seek the public’s help in its investigation into a recent burglary and larceny that occurred in the Mountain Rest area. A deputy responded to 263 Whetstone Road during the late morning hours of Nov. 1, and spoke with the property owner, who said that entry was made into a […]
Read moreAs a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated in Thousand Oaks, California, on Nov. 7, 2018, the President has issued a proclamation directing that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff until sunset, Nov. 10, 2018 at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at […]
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Friends of the Hunley is celebrating Veteran’s Day all weekend by offering free tickets to all active and retired military personnel. The free tickets for armed services will be available both Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, Nov. 11, from noon to 5pm. Active servicemen and women and veterans will need to show identification for free access […]
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A check presentation was made this morning in Walhalla by South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Kevin Bryant to the Oconee County Veterans Relief Fund and it was more money than originally thought, explains Oconee County Veterans Affairs Director Jerry Dyar. “Good bit more than we thought. Darryl Broome from the Lt. Governor’s Office Council on Again, he is responsible for this […]
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The Board of Trustees for the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) holds a work session on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at 6pm. Among the items on the agenda are swearing in of new Board members and the election of officers, 2018 SCSBA voting delegates, IKADD policy, content and credit recovery, the October financial report, 2020-2021 school calendar, 9/11 Memorial […]
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The Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) Commission will meet Nov. 15, 2018, at South Cove County Park. The meeting is open to the public; however, this is just a business meeting and not a grant review. The meeting will begin promptly at noon. According to the agenda, the commission will receive the Treasurer’s report and a PRT update.
Read moreThe Seneca Rotary Club recently honored M. Tannery and Sons as its 2018 Ballenger Award recipient. This award is named after G. W. Ballenger, the first president of the Seneca Rotary Club and the owner and operator of a hardware store on Main Street in downtown Seneca for many years. Mary Tannery, owner and operator of the store, accepted the […]
Read moreThe morning after Thanksgiving may mark the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, but a growing number of shoppers are bypassing the malls and chain stores to find unique gives and support their friends and neighbors by shopping small on Small Business Saturday. Thanksgiving is two weeks from today. Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is Nov. 24. […]
Read moreU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, made this statement on the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. “Jeff Sessions served our nation well and honorably as Attorney General. He has dedicated his whole life to conservatism and upholding the Rule of Law. I look forward to working with President Trump to find a confirmable, worthy successor so […]
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On Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, U.S Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released this statement following the resignation of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. “I want to thank Jeff Sessions for his service to our nation. I am hopeful that President Trump will take this opportunity to nominate a replacement that is invested in criminal justice reform. In addition to being the […]
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