Wet fairways make tournament impossible
Wet fairways make impossible tomorrow’s plans for the Oconee Sheriff’s Office golf tournament. A sheriff’s spokeswoman says the event is now re-scheduled for Friday, October 22.
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Wet fairways make impossible tomorrow’s plans for the Oconee Sheriff’s Office golf tournament. A sheriff’s spokeswoman says the event is now re-scheduled for Friday, October 22.
Read moreDuring an employee recognition ceremony this week, the Oconee School District recognized two of its standout employees. The media specialist at Seneca Middle School, Cassondra Moore, was named Teacher of the Year. Moore is known for enthusiasm, a commitment to students and the school community, and positive outlook on life. She’s to receive $1 thousand and represent the district at […]
Read moreThis afternoon’s COVID-19 report from the state health agency reveals 1,205 new South Carolina cases–27 of them in Oconee County. The newest numbers reflect the count by 11:59 Tuesday night. Added to the South Carolina virus death toll: 59 individuals, including an additional Oconee resident. Of 29,431 test results received, the newest positivity: 8.5%.
Read moreThe U-S economy widened between August and September, an increase of 568 thousand private sector jobs. For South Carolina, the latest figures available cover August, and they show a 3,394 increase in people at work when compared to July. For Oconee County, according to the Department of Employment and Workforce, the August unemployment rate was 3.9%. It was 4.4% in […]
Read moreOctober is Disability Awareness Month in Seneca. It has been so proclaimed by the mayor, the Hon. Dan Alexander. In part, the proclamation on which the mayor affixed his signature, reads: “National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes that individuals with disabilities are capable, contributing members of society worthy of full access and inclusion in South Carolina’s workforce.”
Read moreA city councilman at Westminster discovered a spring that runs through part of the city’s Hall Street property designated for a new recreation complex. It means there is now a pause in going forward with the plans; however, the council agreed with the city administrator’s solution for the problem. Unless the city can work around this it could mean one […]
Read morePlans for a Walhalla Greenway will be up for comment and review next week during a public meeting. From 4 to 6 o’clock Thursday evening, October 14 at the Depot, the city and its design partners—GMC and Studio Main—unveil a proposed phase one. Last year the city was awarded a grant to design and build the greenway from the Coffee […]
Read moreStumphouse Park (Tunnel and Falls) and Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park will close at 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon to allow for a previously-scheduled private event. The park reopens the following day, Sunday.
Read moreThe entire length of a small Walhalla street will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday to allow the city to tell its story. From 9 am to 7 pm Saturday, Walhalla’s Short Street will be closed for the daylong event. The city requests that all vehicles are removed before 9 o’clock Saturday morning; otherwise, they may be subject to […]
Read moreWalhalla- Maxton “Baby Jack Jack” Cane Fendley, infant son of Lacie Fendley, passed away October 1st, 2021, at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Park. In addition to his mother, Maxton is survived by his brother, Mason; grandparents, Tina Boyd of Westminster, Martha Cobb of Westminster, Tommy and Carol Fendley of Seneca; aunts, Sabrina Fendley of Pendleton, Jasmine Boyd of Seneca, […]
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