Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) announces the winners of the Celebrate Oconee Photo Contest, tells Assistant Curator Jennifer Moss. “Entrants were asked to submit photos that exhibit the character of Oconee County in three categories: People, Natural Beauty, and Historic Places. The public was invited to vote for their favorite photo in the People’s Choice Award category through OHC’s Facebook […]
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The public’s help is being sought by Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation into a recent vehicle break in and a firearm that was stolen from that vehicle, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “A deputy from the Uniform Patrol Division responded to an address on Marcengill Road near Westminster the evening […]
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Highway 188 reopened hours earlier than expected this morning after a truck crashed last night around 10pm spilling paint used for lines on roads at Clyde Crenshaw Road in Seneca, tells Lance Corporal Joe Hovis, Community Relations Officer for Troop 3 of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. “The estimate that I got around 12:30am this morning that it would probably […]
Read moreOn Wednesday, Aug. 22, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson applauded President Trump and the Environmental Protection Agency for proposing the “Affordable Clean Energy” rule to replace the Obama administration’s so-called Clean Power Plan, or CPP. Attorney General Wilson said, “President Trump and the EPA have restored the rule of law and returned power back to the states. The new […]
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The Clemson City Council has scheduled two upcoming workshops. The first workshop will be to discuss proposed zoning amendments at 6:30pm on Monday, Aug. 27, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The Clemson City Council holds a second workshop to discuss proposed changes to the Land Development Regulations at 6:30pm on Tuesday, Aug. 28, in the Upper Level Conference […]
Read moreThis season, Clemson University launches a walk-thru metal detector pilot program at Memorial Stadium to ensure that it is the safest possible venue for fans. Clemson Athletics, in conjunction with the Clemson University Police Department, will implement the program at select gates, rotating throughout the season. According to www.ClemsonTigers.com, fans will be required to remove cell phones, cameras and other […]
Read moreU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Wednesday, Aug. 22, made this statement on news reports that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) wants to delay Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings. “I strongly oppose any postponement of the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Kavanaugh. Senator Schumer may believe that the Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort cases invalidate the […]
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Tonight, Aug. 23, from 6-8pm, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) will be painting for The Hope Globe non-profit, explains Assistant Curator Jennifer Moss. “The purpose of The Hope Globe is to create emotional support for when a child has to leave their home because of sicknesses and must stay in a hospital for an extended period of time. All supplies […]
Read moreSpittoono returns tonight with 17 bands to entertain crowds and benefit five charities. Rain or shine, this year’s event is set for Thursday, Aug. 23, through Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Road 18 field in Central. Admittance is free and all proceeds from beer and t-shirt sales benefit five Pickens County charities; Helping Hands of Clemson, Meals on Wheels Pickens […]
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Motorists should avoid Highway 188 in Seneca as a paint spill has closed a portion of the road, says Lance Corporal Joe Hovis, Community Relations Officer for Troop 3 of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. “We had a truck that was carrying paint that was going down SC 188 that went around a curve and overturned. As a result there […]
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