TCTC to close for Labor Day
All of Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) campuses will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, Sept. 4.
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Graham makes statement on the passing of Senator McCain
On Saturday, Aug. 25, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) made this statement on the passing of Senator John McCain. “America and Freedom have lost one of her greatest champions, and I’ve lost one of my dearest friends and mentor. I will need some time to absorb this, but I want Cindy and the entire McCain family to know they are […]
Read moreAnnual Miss and Little Miss Oktoberfest Pageants looking for Contestants
Contestants are needed for two upcoming pageants in Walhalla. The annual Miss Oktoberfest Pageant takes place at 4pm on Sunday, Oct. 7, at Walhalla Middle School. The Miss Oktoberfest Pageant is open to any young lady who attends high school in Oconee County. In addition to naming a Miss Oktoberfest who will receive a $500 scholarship, four runners up will […]
Read moreTAAG offers Students Ages 8 to 18 opportunity to learn about Theatre
Looking for a place that will instill confidence, creativity and discipline in your child? Look no further than Thursday Afternoon Acting and Tech Group (TAAG) at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Registration is now underway for students ages 8-18 to participate in this after-school theatre program, which meets each Thursday from 4-6pm in the Studio Theatre at USC Upstate. […]
Read moreWestminster Rotary Club Apple Festival Golf Tournament
On Sept. 4, the Westminster Rotary Club hosts the 26th Annual Apple Festival Golf Tournament at the Chickasaw Point Golf Course. Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit the West-Oak High School Senior Scholarship Fund and local Rotary Club charities. Registration opens at 11am with a shotgun start at noon. The format will be four-person teams playing Captain’s Choice. The […]
Read moreHarry Potter Fandom Night at the Westminster Library
The Westminster Library has started a new monthly series called Random Fandom. Each month the library will have a family fun night centered on a particular fandom, explains Oconee County Public Library Director Blair Hinson. “Fandoms are a group of people who share comradery in a common interest. These fans are typically even interested in the minor details of the […]
Read moreMADD SC to release Report highlighting Low DUI Conviction Rates
Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) in South Carolina will be releasing a new report to the public this week called “A Lack of Conviction.” The report presents data on the outcomes of misdemeanor DUI cases in 2016 and 2017 in the 5th Judicial Circuit (Richland, Kershaw) and 13th Judicial Circuit (Greenville, Pickens) and the unacceptably low percentage of DUI arrests […]
Read moreSeneca schedules Work Session and Special Meeting
The Seneca City Council will have a Work Session on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6pm. Among the items on the agenda are a proposal for application for HAT funds, Christmas celebration at Norton-Thompson Park, tap fee analysis, business license amendment ordinance, wellness program, health fair flu shot agreement, Fiscal Year 2018-19 Transit Operating […]
Read moreRace to prevent Domestic Violence on Monday in Seneca
On Labor Day, Sept. 3, lace up your shoes and run for a good cause. A Call to Action Oconee, www.acalltoactionoconee.com, hosts Connecting the Green Dots, a race to prevent Domestic Violence. Registration is at 7:30am with the race beginning at 8:15am in Norton-Thompson Park in downtown Seneca. This is a certified course with Chip Timing being used to record […]
Read moreHalf-staff Flag Observance
As a mark of respect for the memory of Senator John McCain, the President has issued a proclamation ordering that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff until sunset, on the day of interment, which is Wednesday, Aug. 29. Accordingly, the Governor directs that flags atop the State Capitol Building be flown at half-staff until sunset on […]
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