Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $17.4 million in 41 projects that will provide essential services for rural communities in 22 states. “Rural America represents a wealth of opportunity, from farms to tourism, forestry, mining and manufacturing,” Hazlett said. “At USDA, our mission is to be […]
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Three qualities are very important to be the next Oconee County Administrator, says Oconee County Councilman Paul Cain. “That position requires someone with an emphasis on planning, strategic planning specifically, understanding and anticipating needs down the road, not just next year but five, ten and twenty years down the road. Also the ability to budget and plan for revenue increases […]
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The Seneca Improvements Corporation meets on Tuesday, July 24, at 12:15pm in the Conference Room at Seneca City Hall. According to the agenda, the corporation will discuss insurance for the former Hometown building, a business partnership with Vangeli’s and a line of credit. The meeting is open to the public.
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Job seekers have an opportunity next month to meet prospective employers at a job fair. The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce along with Tri-County Technical College present the Oconee County Job Fair on Aug. 30, from 4-7pm at the Shaver Recreation Complex in Seneca. Over 20 businesses and over 100 jobs will be promoted at the free event.
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A strong thunderstorm moved through Anderson County Saturday night, causing damage to homes, but little rain fell in Oconee County over the weekend, reports Official U.S. Weather Observer Barbara Wilson. “Well, for Saturday we only had .18 inches and for Sunday .24 inches. Then from 7am Sunday to 7am Monday, I didn’t record anything. There were storms above us and […]
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The search for a new administrator is underway in Oconee County. In April, Scott Moulder resigned after eight years serving the county in order to take the city administrator job in Seneca. Richard Martin, the manger of Oconee County’s Rock Quarry, has been serving as interim administrator since Moulder’s last day with the county. Oconee County Councilman Paul Cain gives […]
Read moreThe Clemson University Board of Trustees recently approved a 1.75% tuition increase for in-state students, a 3% tuition increase for out-of-state students as well as increases to housing and dining costs for the upcoming academic year. Under the rates approved by the board last week, the posted tuition for South Carolina resident undergraduate students will increase $129 per semester and […]
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Learn about the history of paleontology from Dr. Adam Smith, Vertebrate Paleontologist and Curator of Clemson University’s Campbell Geology Museum at the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL). Dr. Smith will talk about the history of paleontology, what it takes to become a paleontologist, and what it is like to be a paleontologist. It takes place on Tuesday, July 24, at […]
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Rock your house with a potted plant, a rock picture frame, a whimsical tea light holder, or a trivet. All supplies provided while supplies last. It takes place Monday, July 23, at 6pm at the Westminster Library. Teens and adults are welcome.
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Will wedding bells ever ring in the vicinity of Jocassee Lake Road near Salem? A special exception is to be considered tonight, July 23, during a hearing held by the Oconee Board of Zoning Appeals. Applicant Daniel Jacob Maalouf seeks the exception to allow for a wedding chapel in a lake overlay district at 330 Summit Drive.
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