Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Salem man early Tuesday morning on first degree burglary charges, reports Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “38-year-old Andrew Michael Wilson of Sunrise Drive was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center. He was also charged with assault and battery in the third degree in the same incident. At this time, Wilson remains in […]
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Jan Oliver received a round of applause during last night’s Seneca City Council meeting as a tribute to his 32 years of service to the city. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander presented him with a plaque and shared these remarks. “We want to thank you for your many years of service to Seneca. Jan has served the community for many years […]
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A dedication ceremony is planned for the new Oconee Campus of Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) on Friday at 11am. The community is invited to see the new 37,000-square-foot campus in the Oconee Industry and Technology Park at 552 Education Way in Westminster. The Oconee Campus is the first building to be constructed on the site of the Oconee County Workforce […]
Read moreEvery August is dedicated to National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), reports the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIAM is an annual observance designed to highlight the importance of immunizations. Vaccines are safe, effective and the best protection against diseases, from infancy to early adulthood and into old age. By getting vaccinated, we not only protect ourselves, we help […]
Read moreTractor Supply Company in the Seneca area is inviting all local growers, crafters and artisans to showcase their homemade and homegrown goods at its fall Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept. 22. Vendors with expertise in everything from produce and soaps to homemade crafts and candles are encouraged to sign up to participate. “Tractor Supply Farmers Markets are a great way […]
Read moreJody Gaulin and Mary Geren bring their listening tour to Seneca at 6pm on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Christ Community Church, which is located at the corner of Bruce Hill Boulevard and Abbott Street. Gaulin is a candidate for South Carolina House District 2 and Geren is a candidate for Congress in South Carolina’s 3rd District. The community is […]
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The name of a retired educator will remain on the new career center for the School District of Oconee County (SDOC), explains Oconee County Schools Associate Superintendent of Administration Steve Hanvey. “We knew the Fred Hamilton name was going to stay at one of our facilities, but the recommendation and decision by the board was to put that name on […]
Read moreAt 10:30am on Monday, Aug. 20, Clemson University officially begins the new academic year with convocation in Littlejohn Coliseum. Freshman, transfer and graduate students, faculty and staff and community members are invited to the ceremony. This is the second year the university is taking a revised approach to convocation, bringing the campus together in one location. The day begins for […]
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The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) is ready for students, says Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland. “I’ve had many positive comments this week from staff members here at the school district that it has been a great start teachers. They came back last Thursday and are working all week this week to prepare for Monday, Aug. 20, when students come […]
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The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce has moved into a new home office, tells Director Vanessa Penton. “We opened Monday morning at 9am at our new location at 2 Leas Courtyard Drive in Seneca. For folks who are not familiar with the address it is on Highway 28 in the Bountyland area of Seneca. We are across from what used […]
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