Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
It’s opening night at the South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary at a new location, the FARM Center on Sandifer Boulevard across from Ag Pro. Melinda Harbin, Secretary of the Fair Board of Directors, invites everyone to come experience what an old-fashioned agriculture fair is all about. “Well, this is opening night, its the most […]
Read moreThe third annual campus wide day of service at Clemson University is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6. The Clemson University Media Relations Department reports that the event is a joint partnership between Student Involvement and Leadership, Fraternity and Sorority Life and University Housing and Dining. For the first time, those interested in volunteering can visit TigerQuest to select from the […]
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The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of three people killed on state roadways over the weekend. As of Sept. 23, 717 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 717 highway deaths during the same time period in 2017. Locally, Anderson County lists 34 in 2018 compared to 29 in 2017. Oconee County has […]
Read moreThirteenth Circuit Solicitor Walt Wilkins states that 46-year-old Olandio Workman was convicted last week by a Greenville County jury of kidnapping, domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. He was sentenced to 15 years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections by the Honorable Alex Kinlaw, Jr.. […]
Read moreOn Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released this statement. “When it comes to stopping President Donald Trump and his agenda, there seem to be no boundaries. Whether it’s coaching witnesses or reporting thinly-sourced stories without proper verification, everything is fair game and falls into the category of ‘The Ends Justify the Means.’ What we are witnessing […]
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The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is teaming up with safety partners to participate in the national Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 23-29. Throughout the country, millions of parents and caregivers travel each day with children in their motor vehicles. While some of these children are buckled in properly and ride in the correct car seats for their […]
Read moreRounding out its ninth year, Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with National 4-H Council, is gearing up for its Paper Clover event, a semi-annual fundraising campaign that provides millions of dollars in scholarships for 4-H youth. From Oct. 3-14, SC Tractor Supply customers can participate in the Paper Clover fundraiser by purchasing a paper clover, the signature emblem of 4-H, […]
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Green Cloud Technologies, one of the nation’s fastest-growing providers of hosted solutions and services, today announced the opening of its new Greenville County headquarters. The company’s $7.8 million investment is projected to create approximately 50 new jobs over the next five years. Previously housed in Greenville’s NEXT Innovation Center, Green Cloud Technologies’ new, 14,470-square-foot headquarters facility is located in the […]
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United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announces that on Oct. 17, 2018, the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO), as part of Project CeaseFire, is sponsoring South Carolina’s participation in the annual National Day of Concern and Student Pledge Against Gun Violence. On Oct. 17, students from around the country will join together in pledging to do their part to end […]
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A senior at Walhalla High School has been honored as the first Contract Construction Student of the Month, tells Dr. Meghan Ketterman, Director of Business Development at Contract Construction. “The September 2018 Student of the Month for Contract Construction is Mr. Dennis Compton.” This is a new program in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) aimed at recognizing students […]
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