Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Members of Walhalla American Legion Post #124 elected new officers for the next two fiscal years at its July meeting. In the photo from left to right are: George Dunagan-Commander; Jimmy Hall-Vice Commander; Jon Busch-Sgt. At Arms; Jerry Dyar-Finance Officer; Ernie Cannon-Adjutant; and Don Bickers- Chaplain. Absent from the photo was Rick Gibson-Membership Chairman. The new officers will serve a […]
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Blessed with the beauty of nature, Oconee County is a popular tourist destination in South Carolina and throughout the South. With its strategic location near Charlotte, Atlanta, Greenville and Columbia, Oconee County draws visitors on a daily basis. Tourism is key to Oconee County’s economic success, says Destination Oconee Manager Janet Hartman. “With the blessings that we have with all […]
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The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces that it will join five Southeastern states for Operation Southern Shield, which is an effort to reduce speed-related deaths and collisions on the roadways. The campaign began July 15, and runs through July 23. The states participating include South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee, which comprise the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
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U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) recently joined Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Dean Heller (R-IV), Mike Enzi (R-WY), and Johnny Isakson (R-GA), to introduce the IRS Accountability Act of 2018, which empowers the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner the authority to fire senior officials for misconduct and poor performance. “As a former small business owner, I know employees […]
Read moreAttorney General Alan Wilson announces that 26-year-old William Jolly of Anderson was recently arrested on two charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the third degree. He appeared before Judge Scott Sprouse who set his bond at $40,000.00 with an order from the Judge that he shall have no contact with the victim or other minors and that […]
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Celebrate Oconee County at Bygone Days on Saturday, July 21, from 10am to 3pm. See old farm implements on display, working mules, wagon rides, hit-n-miss engines, antique tractors, a working 1880 cotton gin, a working 1900 wheat thresher and other historic agriculture related demonstrations. The cost is $5 per car with all proceeds benefiting the FARM Center, Foothills Agriculture Resource […]
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Enjoy a shark movie marathon today, July 16, at the Westminster Library. Three great movies are planned, says Oconee County Public Library Director Blair Hinson. “For one week every summer the world becomes obsessed with sharks thanks to The Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week programming. In celebration of Shark Week’s 30th anniversary, the Westminster Branch Library is hosting a movie […]
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A hootenanny is planned for Friday, Aug. 24, from 7-9pm in Westminster. There is an open mic night at the Westminster Music Centre on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 7pm if you want to see and try out the venue. Danny Day will serve as emcee and explainer. Tickets are $10 with half going to the Westminster Music Centre and half […]
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Music lessons start soon at the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC). For only $60, you receive six once-a-week lessons. Don’t have an instrument? Well, you can rent one for only $25 for the six weeks. Guitar with Austin Gregory will be Tuesdays starting July 24, with beginners at 5pm. Mandolin with Austin Gregory will also be Tuesdays starting July 24, with […]
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On Thursday, July 12, officers of the Seneca Police Department Narcotics Unit were notified by an anonymous source that a package being delivered to a residence inside the city limits contained an amount of narcotics believed to be marijuana. Pursuant to the investigation, information was developed pointing to a resident, Sylvester Monrow McCauley, that was to receive the package. Investigators […]
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