School District touts advantages of virtual learning

Oconee public schools are making available to students in the 7th through the 12th grade virtual courses.  They are offered during the fall and spring semesters, as well as in the summer.  Virtual learning offers options for students who would like to graduate early, make room in their schedule to attend the dual enrollment classes at the career and technology […]

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Janie Lawson

  Westminster – Mrs. Janie Louise Smith Mulkey Lawson, 79, wife of the late Jerry O’Neal Lawson, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her residence.   Born in Westminster, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Wesley Smith and Waco Sanford Smith Nicholson.  Janie was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.  Janie enjoyed puzzles, traveling and […]

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Vicki Diane Ross Webb

Seneca – Vickie Diane Ross Webb, 69, wife of Nathan Finley, passed away on Monday, October 25th, 2021 at her residence.   Vickie was born in Greer, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Hollis Dean Ross and Ann Lydia Ross Garcia.  Vickie was self-employed and was the former owner of Webb Insulation.  Vickie enjoyed reading, singing, animals […]

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Tony Michael Carter

Seneca – Tony Michael Carter, 65, passed away, Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 at his residence.   Tony was born in Huntsville, Alabama, and he was the son of Billie “Bill” Carter and Loma Watkins Carter of Moncks Corner.  Tony was a former mechanic and roofer.  Tony enjoyed collecting knives, guitars and was of the Christian Faith.   In addition to […]

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Tim Musick

Tim Musick of Chapin, South Carolina, husband of 48 years to Brenda Burley Musick, passed away peacefully in his home on October 25, 2021, after a battle with cancer.  He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a friend to all who knew him.   A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at […]

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Molly Spearman to walk away after 2022

Molly Spearman says she will not seek re-election to a new term as state superintendent of education.  She made the announcement today regarding the 2022 election.  Her current term ends in in January 2023.  She made these comments on her career in education:  “I have been honored to serve   and devote my life to the future of our state, nation, […]

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Virtual courses for students 7-12 grades

  The School District of Oconee County offers students in grades  7 through 12 access to virtual, asynchronous, high school credit-bearing courses facilitated by district teachers.  Courses are offered during the fall and spring semesters as well as during the summer. VirtualSDOC expands educational options for students who may want to graduate early, make room in their schedule to attend […]

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New fire chief process is stalled

Walhalla’s city administrator says the process to hire a new fire chief has been “cancelled.”  Brandon Burton, the city administrator, issued this statement to 101.7/WGOG NEWS:  “The previously obtained applications will be filed away with the cancelled announcement.  Any job application received is rated against the requirements stated in the job application.  Some are done by department head and some […]

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