Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Anderson County voters will decide whether or not Sunday alcohol sales will be permitted in today’s election. In addition, a hospitality tax issue is on the ballot. Voters will cast ballots on a proposed two cent tax on every dollar spent eating at restaurants to help fix ball parks and recreational fields for children.
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The Seneca Police Department reports the arrest of a Clemson man on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, for two counts of distribution of cocaine. Officers arrested 24-year-old Phillip Jermonte Bruce on two outstanding warrants. He was released from the Oconee County Detention Center on a $20,000 personal recognizance bond on Sunday, Nov. 4.
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A West-Oak High School student has died days after being hit by a vehicle. On Oct. 29, 2018, 17-year-old Elijah Davis was struck by a car in Clemson as he was trying to cross the street in front of the Mellow Mushroom on Tiger Boulevard. Davis suffered a head injury and died in the hospital Friday night, Nov. 2. The […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens of new changes in the law requiring registration of mopeds. According to a release issued recently by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, beginning Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, every moped in South Carolina must have a valid license plate, registration decal and registration card to be legal to travel on the roads […]
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The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) wants community members, local business and industry, as well as investors to become an Oconee Ally. This is a digital ambassador program, explains OEA Interim Executive Director Janet Hartman. “The Oconee Ally program is a digital marketing initiative established by the OEA to strengthen dialogue with community members, local business and industry, as well as […]
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On Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at 1pm the Salem Library hosts a Successful Indoor Succulent Gardening program, tells Oconee County Public Library Director Blair Hinson. “Succulents are a hot trend in indoor gardening right now. Join us as we navigate the do’s and don’ts of indoor gardening with succulents and become an expert in no time.” This is a free […]
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The Midterm Election is Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Unfortunately, the forecast is calling for storms throughout the day, but voters are encouraged to make their voices heard despite the rain. In Oconee County, voting takes place 7am to 7pm at the traditional precinct locations, with a couple of exceptions. Box One and Two voters in Walhalla no longer vote at […]
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The South Carolina Lieutenant Governor’s Office will present a $10,000 check on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, to the Oconee County Veterans Affairs Office, explains Director Jerry Dyar. “This is a project that I’m thankful Senator Thomas Alexander and Darryl Broome with the Lt. Governor’s Office have cooperated on and gotten the ball rolling. Senator Alexander became aware of our Veterans […]
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All branches of the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL) will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in observance of Veterans Day. The Walhalla Main Library will also be closed on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Book returns will be open at all locations, and the website, www.oconeelibrary.org, will be available for e-book, e-audio book, and magazine downloads. All branches will […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces an additional arrest in the nineteenth “Operation Infinity” drug sweep round-up, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “The Sheriff’s Office began the operation officially on June 4, 2018. Twenty-one subjects have been sought as part of this particular roundup on a variety of drug charges involving methamphetamine, heroin, and prescription drugs while some of […]
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