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On a statewide grading system of the quality of public education, the Oconee School District scored a 52 on a scale from zero to 100. The student achievement gradings under the framework of a federal law are designed to provide an accounting of the public schools. The school report card data are available today on the School Report Card page […]
Read moreThe lack of moisture and warm temperatures have caused grassy fuels and brush to dry making it susceptible for wildfire. “One spark is all it takes to cause a wildfire,” said Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Supervisor Rick Lint. “We ask you to be aware a toss of a lit cigarette or driving across grass can spark a wildfire. […]
Read moreCounting the newly-announced federal grant and supplement from local and state governments, Oconee’s Joint Regional Sewer Authority is being infused with monies to help make a new phase of Sewer South a reality. The U-S Commerce Department announcement late last week of a $3.7 million grant to the JRSA is designed to facilitate infra-structure improvements to protect businesses in the […]
Read moreOconee County may be close to finding someone new to lead the game of economic development. Amanda Brock, county administrator, has confirmed that she has extended an offer to an applicant to succeed California-bound Janet Hartman. In a statement, Brock says she expects to learn the preferred applicant’s response by late this afternoon. Whoever is picked to succeed Hartman will […]
Read more“Young, tenacious and talented” are words to describe a three-year member of the Walhalla Fire Department. Cole Davenport last night was recognized as the city’s fire fighter of the year during the county’s Annual Municipal Public Safety Appreciation Dinner. The event was held at the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative. Davenport started as a volunteer and transitioned in a career position. […]
Read moreFire fighters were on the scene during the night of a Lake Keowee home fire nearly four hours. According to information received by 101.7/WGOG NEWS, the fire occurred in a home on Quiet Water Way, a lakefront peninsula, and was reported shortly before 10:30 by a Keowee Key resident across the cove who spotted flames. No one was hurt.
Read moreEustace Hyatt Prater, III, 47, of Seneca, passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Prisma Health Heart Hospital in Columbia, SC. Born in Anderson, SC, he is the son of the late E.H. Prater, Jr. and Barbara M. McLane and husband Tim. Survivors include sons, Devon Prater, Cameron Prater, Mason Prater; sister, Angela Prater Lawson and children, […]
Read moreWestminster – Katherine “Kathy” Lynn Fowler, 57, passed away September 30, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A Memorial Service to be announced at a later date. The family will receive guests 6-8 pm, Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the home of Holly Menard, 208 RC Drive, Westminster, SC 29693. The family is at the residence. Condolences […]
Read moreThe police in Seneca say a construction worker has been charged with burglary and grand larceny at a work site on W. Quincy Road. The crimes were reported Wednesday last week after the homeowner returned after having taken a friend to a Columbia doctor’s appointment. Law enforcement authorities today listed the arrest and grand larceny charges against Westminster area resident […]
Read moreOconee School District identified property last winter as its first choice for a new Seneca middle school. But there are obstacles in the way of a property buy involving multiple owners. That has district officials considering other properties, in the event property on Wells Highway at Garrison Road proves unsuitable to the DOT conditions for entrance ways. Still, according to […]
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