Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Students go back to school today, Aug. 15 in Oconee County, so motorists are encouraged to watch out for yellow buses and the kids getting on and off them. The new academic year begins today in the School District of Oconee County as well as the new NEXT School at Eagle Ridge, which is the new charter school in Salem. […]
Read moreJosh McCall, a member of the faculty at Walhalla High School, has been named president-elect of the SC Association of Agricultural Educators Association. He was elected to this prestigious agricultural leadership position during the association’s recent conference in Rock Hill. McCall has served as an Agri-Science instructor and FFA advisor for sixteen years, the last ten of which have been […]
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You can save money on back-to-school supplies this weekend in South Carolina during the 17th Annual Sales Tax Holiday. Before you go shopping, Dr. Sharon Sanders, Public Information Officer for the School District of Oconee County encourages you to check your child’s school website. “We are very excited about the beginning of school for the 2016-17 school year. We’ve got […]
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The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) is encouraging parents to register online for free and reduced meals, explains Public Information Officer Dr. Sharon Sanders. “The SDOC recently released the new lunch prices for the 2016-2017 school year. The adult prices, we are still awaiting notification from USDA because we have to follow some other guidelines. The student prices have […]
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Caroline Warner with the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) writes in the organization’s blog about economic growth and where Oconee County stands. “Recently, the Economic Innovation Group published a study monitoring economic growth in the United States following our most recent recession called The New Map of Economic Growth and Recovery. The survey’s findings indicate that the majority of the country […]
Read moreVoluntary water conservation is recommended by water users across the Keowee-Toxaway River Basin. The Keowee-Toxaway Drought Management Advisory Group announces that due to months of reduced rainfall and hot temperatures, the basin has entered Stage 1 drought. The U.S. Corps of Engineers recently declared Level 1 of their drought plan for downstream federal projects as well. Lake Keowee and Lake […]
Read moreA young man with a desire to become a law enforcement officer in the future is distributing bracelets to local law enforcement and public safety workers. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reports that 15-year-old Tyler Orr, a rising junior at Walhalla High School, is showing his support for officers, first responders and public safety workers by making paracord bracelets. The […]
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If you are 50 year of age or older and need job help, Tri-County Technical College wants to assist you. The following workshop takes place next week “FREE BACK TO WORK 50+ Smart Strategies for 50+ Jobseekers. It will be held at the Anderson Workforce Center from 2-4 pm Thursday, August 4. Offered at no charge, this workshop will inform […]
Read moreBackpacks will be handed out at Oconee’s 10 elementary schools during back to school events. It’s a collaborative partnership between the school district and Oconee First Steps. These backpacks are designed for all 4-K and pre-school intervention students. Each contains two books and a parent information packet. “We are thrilled to be able to provide the backpacks, and so thankful […]
Read moreIn an effort to accommodate growing trends while at the same time protecting neighborhoods, the Clemson City Council has approved a new ordinance that governs gameday and event parking. This ordinance regulates the use of private property for those charging a fee for parking during Clemson University football home games and city-approved events. Currently, city-approved events include Clemson University’s spring […]
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