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In this election cycle, a downtown Seneca building is being used as Oconee GOP headquarters. But, following the November election, a corner building at E. Main and N. Townville will become available, and a member of the family that owns the building has been talking to potential suitors. And today 101.7/WGOG NEWS spoke to Richie Pierce, whose family owns the […]
Read moreAt its meeting on Monday, August 17th, the School Board approved the hiring of Mr. Daniel Spencer as assistant principal at West-Oak Middle School for the 2020-2021 school year. When asked about it, Dr. Thorsland said, “Daniel has been a strong asset in our district, both in the classroom and as a coach. We look forward to working with him […]
Read moreThe Carolinas are seeing what’s called minimal changes in gas pump prices. On the week, according to the motor club AAA, pump prices increased by two cents. South Carolina’s $1.90 average is now three cents cheaper than last month and 48 cents cheaper than one year ago.
Read moreThe public has an invitation to learn details of how the November General Election will be carried out in Anderson County. Katy Smith, director of Voter Registration and Elections, along with members of the Anderson County Legislative Delegation, will be in attendance to answer questions. The meeting will be 4:30 Thursday afternoon at the Anderson County Civic Center. Those who […]
Read moreThree Seneca High School students have pushed forward their academic studies and were graduated early during a ceremony held last night by the Oconee School Board of Trustees. Receiving their diplomas were Kimberly Marie McAlister and Jordan McKinsey Montana Mayes. A third graduate, Emily Kaelyn Young, was not present for the ceremony. Jordan and Kimberly are close friends and both […]
Read moreThe superintendent for Oconee public schools told trustees last night administration is “cautiously optimistic” that the plan to re-open classrooms next week will succeed. The school district has spent the last couple of months accumulating sanitizing supplies and instructing staff how to ensure the best possible conditions to help everyone learn while avoiding the potential for COVID-19 infections. Dr. Michael […]
Read moreSeneca, SC – Dwight Allen Baldus of Seneca, SC passed peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at 87, with his loving wife, Jenine, and daughter, Cindy, at his side. He was born on October 17, 1932 and raised in Kenyon, MN on a dairy farm. He was the youngest of 5 children to the late Clarence and Mamie Baldus. […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 451 new confirmed cases and 8 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 20 additional confirmed deaths and no new probable deaths. DHEC reported four new new Oconee cases, but no new deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 105,905, probable cases to 1,048, confirmed deaths to 2,185, […]
Read moreWestminster – Clinton Calvin Carter, 96, husband of Viola Alexander Carter, passed away on Sunday, August 16th, 2020 at his residence. Born in Westminster, SC, he was the son of the late Arthur Franklin and Carrie Blackwell Carter. Clint retired from Torrington Company as a supervisor. He was a faithful member of Clearmont Baptist Church where he served as […]
Read moreLt. Gov. Pamela Evette will be joined by a bi-partisan group of state leaders to celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18 at 11:00 AM. “Bringing together this diverse group of successful women from all walks of life serves as a reminder of all that we have achieved over the past 100 years, and all that we will achieve […]
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