Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
On Saturday, troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol arrested 21-year-old Anthony Brian Ward in connection with a deadly hit-and-run Thursday on Wells Highway in Seneca. That collision killed 68-year-old Larry Starnes. His motorcycle was hit from behind in front of Grace Baptist Church by Ward, who was driving a red pickup truck. Ward then allegedly fled the scene of […]
Read moreThe Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests (FMS) is interested in hearing your thoughts on a proposal that has been circulating since August of 2017 to charge fees at seven national forest shooting ranges and increase fees at a few select campgrounds across South Carolina (the last fee increases on the FMS occurred almost 20 years ago). The FMS manages […]
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announces that the USDA is inviting comments on the implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program established in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 on March 23, 2018. USDA is developing this pilot program to catalyze private investment and bring broadband to unserved rural areas of the country. The new program provides a unique opportunity […]
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Duke Energy’s World of Energy education center hosts “The HiRoad” quilt show Aug. 6-23, in the lobby. The show is presented by the HiFiber quilt organization in Seneca. “HiFiber is a group of quilters who come together to explore the creative possibilities of fiber artistry using quilts as the foundation of our artwork,” HiFiber member Barbara Sokol said. “‘The HiRoad’ […]
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More people are camping in Oconee County than ever before. According to the latest figures, the county has experienced a 90% increase in campers, says Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley. “We continue to climb in a number of statistical standpoints and we don’t want to measure success by just number, but man the last four years […]
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Last night, July 26, a large crowd attended the Foothills Area YMCA kickoff reception for “Building What Matters”, tells Foothills Area YMCA CEO Christle Ross. “Last night was great, it was the kickoff of our capital campaign. We’ve been in a silent phase and been working to raise money. Our goal originally was $1.5 million and we are currently at […]
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Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, president of Tri-County Technical College (TCTC), will deliver the College’s summer commencement address Saturday, Aug. 4, at 6pm at Clemson University’s Brooks Center. Approximately 357 students will receive degrees, diplomas or certificates. In addition to families and guests of the graduates, alumni and other friends of the College are invited to attend the ceremony. Dr. Booth […]
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Come Rock the Ranch on Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Charlie B Ranch Arena in Seneca. This fundraiser benefits Kathy’s Home, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Shriner’s Hospital for Children. It’s a music festival with all kinds of fun. Learn more at www.rocktheranchmusicfest.com.
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Candidate qualifying for the Board of Trustees for the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) opened this week. Two current trustees have already filed for re-election. Jerry Lee filed for District 1 and Board Chairman Andy Inabinet filed for District 3. The deadline to file for the November General Election is Thursday, Aug. 9. Filing packets are available in the […]
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The Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) Commission meets Monday, July 30, at 12:30pm in the Student Success Center Cafe on the Pendleton Campus. According to the agenda, the commission will discuss institutional policies concerning the sale of textbooks and educational supplies as well as student financial aid. Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, president of TCTC will give a report. There are also […]
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