Duncan says, “This is a sham” (impeachment)

Rep. Jeff Duncan, South Carolina 3rd District Republican, released a statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that the Democrat-led House of Representatives will proceed with Articles of Impeachment against President Trump. “It’s astounding to watch Speaker Pelosi pretend Democrats have taken this process solemnly and seriously, when it has been a predetermined outcome since January 2017. This has been – […]

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Little change to public school enrollment

After nearly four months of the current school year, a comparison shows not much change in the Oconee School District enrollment from this year to last year. Steve Hanvey, associate superintendent, this morning said, “We are at 10,527 today.” That’s 100 fewer students from one year ago. The public schools enrollment is a testament to the increasing graying of the […]

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What’s the plane that flies low…and why?

At the least, it makes for a good conversation piece.  A large, low-flying airplane was seen once again in the sky over Oconee by those in the Seneca to Keowee to Walhalla areas.  It appears to be some type of military aircraft.  One theory has been that the military was practicing in advance of the military recognition day during a […]

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South Carolina targets illegal tire dumps

Illegal tire dumps are the target of a new statewide initiative by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), PalmettoPride and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). “While advancements in the management of scrap tires continue, we recognize that there is more to be done,” said DHEC Environmental Affairs Director Myra Reece. “The ‘See It, Report It’ […]

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Drought conditions lessen during last 60 days

Oconee and Pickens are among 14 South Carolina counties removed from incipient status–the first level of drought–as conditions have improved,  in the estimation of the state Drought Response Committee.  According to Hope Mizzell, state climatologist, most of South Carolina received normal to above normal rainfall over the last 60 days.  The marketing specialist for the agriculture department, Katherine Helms, reports […]

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Land to build Utica youth center under contract

A new organization that is striving to erase the hopelessness that has befallen the once proud Utica Community near Seneca has announced a major accomplishment. At a luncheon meeting, Phillip Kalchthaler announced that 18 acres of land are under contract for a future youth center that will specialize in tutoring, mentoring, Bible study, life skills, and community outreach. The $62 […]

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Oconee leader finishes economic development course

The Oconee Economic Alliance’s Morgan Holcomb was one of 49 state and community leaders to graduate from a statewide economic development training program. A collaborative effort between the South Carolina Commerce Department and the state Economic Developers Association, the program is designed to arm participants with innovative development approaches to implement in local communities. Attendees gained insight into issues relating […]

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Oconeean completes economic development training

The Oconee Economic Alliance’s Morgan Holcomb was one of 49 state and community leaders to graduate from a statewide economic development training program.  A collaborative efforts between the South Carolina Commerce Department and the state Economic Developers Association, the program is designed to arm participants with innovative development approaches to implement in local communities.  Attendees gained insight into issues relating […]

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Social Security expands office public hours

Social Security offices across the country, including those in Anderson, South Carolina and Toccoa, Georgia, will open to the public on Wednesday afternoons.  The change, effective January 8, restores Wednesday public service hours that were last in place in late 2012.  “I don’t want someone to come to our office at 2:30 on a Wednesday only to find our doors […]

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