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Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) would like to offer his congratulations to the 2018 Angels in Adoption award recipient, Mr. Dan Walters of Greenwood. Senator Scott has requested that Mr. Walters be recognized in the U.S. Congressional Record. “Mr. Walters has truly opened up his heart and home through his exceptional service for children in the foster care system. Since entering […]
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Individuals interested in taking courses at Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) new Oconee Campus can prepare for the fall semester by attending an Aug. 6, enrollment event. Fall semester begins Aug. 20, at the new 37,000-square-foot campus located at the Oconee Industry and Technology Park at 552 Education Way in Westminster. Staff from the College’s Admissions, Advising and Financial Aid teams […]
Read moreNFIB State Director Ben Homeyer says this weekend’s sales tax holiday on clothes, school supplies, and computers should give a boost to South Carolina’s small businesses. The sales tax holiday because Friday and ends Sunday. “Hopefully, it will be a big weekend for small businesses,” Homeyer said. “When you combine the savings of the sales-tax holiday with the usual back-to-school […]
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To celebrate its 150th anniversary, Oconee County will soon unveil a public art piece, explains Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley. “Please keep your eyes and ears open in the next 3-4 weeks we’ll have a press release out announcing where and when we will be revealing this. We’ve keep it kind of secret, but we are […]
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The South Carolina Department of Revenue announces that the Sales Tax Free Holiday is scheduled this year for Aug. 3-5. This annual three-day sales tax holiday takes place from 12:01am on the first Friday in August and ends at midnight on the following Sunday. During this time, the 6% state sales and use tax, and any applicable local sales and […]
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With another school year getting ready to start, the Foothills Area YMCA is gearing up to once again offer after school programs. Currently the YMCA is asking those interested in signing up for the program or those interested in a job to visit their website, tells Foothills Area YMCA CEO Christle Ross. “Information for back to school is on our […]
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More public recreation fatalities occur in July than any other month with drowning the leading cause of death. That is why it is so important to wear a life jacket when enjoying activities on Upstate lakes. In Oconee County, there is a life jacket loaner board at each park, explains Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley. “This […]
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On Tuesday, July 31, the Seneca City Council holds three meetings in the Council Chambers of City Hall. At 5pm, a Town Hall meeting is scheduled to consider ordinances concerning the economic development incentive and the commercial building programs. Following that meeting is a Work Session in which the council will recognize retiring Fire Chief Jan Oliver, discuss the low […]
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The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce invites members to a Business After Hours on Thursday, Aug. 2, at Yesterdaze Records and CDs. The fun starts at 5:30pm. Light appetizers and adult beverages will be served. Acoustic guitarist Denise Morris will provide the music. Yesterdaze Records and CDs is located at 318 West North 1st Street in Seneca. This event is […]
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The City of Seneca has appointed an interim fire chief. On Friday, July 27, Mayor Dan Alexander and City Administrator Scott Moulder announced that William Merritt of Townville has been named interim fire chief for the Seneca Fire Department. Merritt assumed the chief’s duties at 5pm Friday after Chief Jan Oliver retired following 33 years of service to the city. […]
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