Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The Seneca Bobcats are still playing their first round AAA state playoff game on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Seneca High School Athletic Director Andy Bay reports that with Camden being so far away, and it being a school night, they were not able to agree on playing Thursday, Nov. 8. So, the Bobcats host the Bulldogs on Friday night at […]
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The Board of Trustees for the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) returns one of two members after Tuesday’s Midterm Election. In the race for District 1, Jerry Lee received 2,875 votes or 55.30% to Steven Smith’s 2,306 votes or 44.35%. “Well, I certainly appreciate the fine vote. It was a close election with a lot of interest, the turnout […]
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Paul Cain was overwhelmingly re-elected Tuesday to serve four more years on the Oconee County Council representing District 3. “I’m just honored that the folks of District 3 decided that I guess I was doing a good enough job to send me back up here to Walhalla to continue to lead and serve Oconee County. I’m very grateful to those […]
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Voters elected a new councilman in Oconee County on Tuesday. In the race for Oconee County Council District 1, John Elliott received 5,925 votes or 79.40% to Bill Bruehl’s 1,491 votes or 19.98%. Elliott was very grateful to his supporters for helping him capture the seat, which is currently held by Oconee County Council Chairwoman Edda Cammick. “First of all, […]
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Of the 49,687 registered voters in Oconee County, 27,500 cast ballots in the 2018 Midterm Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. The 55% turnout made for a very busy day at the polls, says Oconee County Voter Registration and Elections Director Joy Scharich. “I would have to say this was an extremely heavy worked election from start to finish. I […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces the fifth annual Coat Drive Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, from 8am until noon at the BI-LO next to Lowe’s in Seneca. There are no eligibility requirements for those who stop by to select a coat. Donations may be made before Saturday at the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office at 300 South Church Street […]
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On Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at noon, the Clemson City Council will hold a special called meeting to consider employee group insurance coverage for 2019. That is the only item on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public and takes place in Council Chambers of Clemson City Hall, which is located at 1250 Tiger Boulevard.
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A Walhalla man will spend the next 85 months behind bars after an Oconee County jury found him guilty on two drug charges. On Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, 29-year-old Johnny Matthew Robinson was convicted of trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance. On Nov. 9, 2014, at 3am, officers of the Walhalla Police Department arrested Robinson in the […]
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Here are the unofficial results of Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, Midterm Election in Oconee County. Total registered voters 49,687, total number of votes cast 27,500 or 55.35%. Straight Party voting Republican (REP) 12,485 or 76.28%, Democratic (DEM) 3,593 or 21.95%, American (AMR) 110 or .67%, Working Families (WFM) 96 or .59%, United Citizens (UNC) 48 or .29%, Green (GRN) 36 […]
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The November Business Forum of the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) is Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. This month’s speaker is Martine Helou, the Executive Director of Palmetto Foundation for Prevention and Recovery, tells OEA Marketing and Communications Director Daja Dial. “Due to inclement weather Martine was unable to join us in October. The discussion during last month’s meeting demonstrated the interest […]
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