Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Oconee County is known as the “Golden Corner” because of its climate, its lakes and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Oconee County offers several outdoor activities to enjoy like biking, boating, whitewater rafting, paddling, fishing, hiking, camping and golfing. Before you start enjoying the great outdoors, Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley says make and take an emergency […]
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The deadline to apply for school choice in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) is this Saturday, June 30, tells Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve Hanvey. “One thing parents should know is the students has to be in good academic standing, attendance cannot be an issue and discipline cannot be an issue, so they have to […]
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Circle S Equestrian Center, a non-profit therapeutic horse riding facility, is hosting a birthday party fundraiser on Saturday, June 30, tells owner Larry Sullivan. “It features BBQ plates, door prizes and more. It is free to attend. You will be able to ride a horse around the pen. The BBQ plates are $8 and you can carry them out with […]
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On Saturday, June 30, from 1-3pm, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) invites the community to meet April Phillips Boone, author of Jocassee: Face of the Waters. Copies of her book will be available for purchase during the book signing. In this collection of 62 poems, author April Phillips Boone celebrates the beauty of an area featured in a 2012 special […]
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On Tuesday, July 3, the community is invited to the 25th Annual Clemson Fest. It takes place this year on the Spitoono Field at 1569 18 Mile Road in Central from 5:30-10pm. This year’s event features the Carolina Coast Band, food vendors, kids activities and fireworks. The cost is $10 per car and $5 for individual walk-ins.
Read moreOn Monday, July 2, a new legal clinic opens at the University of South Carolina Law School to assist indigent and low income veterans in South Carolina with access to free legal services. Roughly 400,000 military veterans live in South Carolina. Some face challenges when returning to civilian life; from finding work, managing disabilities, to grappling with mental health consequences […]
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The agenda is set for the City of Clemson Board of Architectural Review Meeting on July 10, at 6pm. The board will hold a building and site review for applicant Steven DeLisle, who is requesting approval of new signage and color for a retail business to be located at 354 College Avenue. Staff reports will also be given to the […]
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Seven roads in Oconee County are included in the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (DOT) second year of a ten year plan to address aging roads and bridges. The state has earmarked $4.8 million for the seven Oconee County projects, which include two on Highway 11 in the vicinity of Walhalla and West Union. The largest project to be addressed […]
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The City of Clemson Planning Commission holds their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 9, at 6pm. On the agenda are consideration of preliminary plan application of a proposed major subdivision featuring 21 lots on three parcels at 1024 Old Stone Church Road; a proposed text amendment to Chapter 19 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding building facade modulation standards and […]
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Everyone is invited to the City of Seneca’s 4th of July Celebration at Gignilliat Field. This is a free event starting at 6pm. The city announces that Stone Echo and Funk Factory will perform prior to the award winning fireworks show at sunset. Gignilliat Field is located at 621 North Townville Street in Seneca.
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