Category: News

Senator Lindsey Graham, chairman of his chamber’s Judiciary Committee, calls it a “great day”—because President Trump’s nominee for attorney general was confirmed in a 56-45. Meaning William Barr is to be the next attorney general of the United States. Graham, Republican from Oconee County, says the best indication of what Barr will do is to draw on his previous attorney […]

An exhibit page that accompanies the agenda for next week’s Oconee School Board meeting identifies the properties being recommended for the Seneca Middle School. A sketch of the properties shows two large parcels fronting the Wells Highway and Garrison Road. In all, according to associate superintendent Steve Hanvey, recommended for purchase will be between 35 and 40 acres for the […]

Why water continues to leak onto a section of the 123 Seneca ByPass has proved a mystery and a source of frustration to the city crews who are trying to pinpoint the source and make repairs. Unfortunately, according to Bob Faires of the Light and Water Plant, the lack of written records of exactly where the water lines run is […]

The first pieces of heavy machinery are in place on 14 acres, a sign that the start of construction on the Foothills Area YMCA is imminent. That’s the expectation and the hope of the Six Mile woman who is the top mover and shaker in the long-time project to build a new YMCA in Oconee County. Christle Ross made a […]

Rep. Jeff Duncan is one of five members of the South Carolina delegation to Washington seeking to disqualify abortion providers from Medicaid subsidies. Duncan’s announcement states that he recently led a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services to support Gov. Henry McMaster’s request for a waiver to exclude abortion providers from Medicaid participation. Medicaid is the government […]

Ortec, a leading biomaterial and polymer technology company, is growing its Anderson County operations. According to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the company intends to invest $20 million and create approximately 18 new jobs. This is Ortec’s latest expansion, following its previous $20 million investment and creation of 60 jobs in December 2016. Founded in 1980, Ortec helps its […]

Jim Wanner has been appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission, the nine-member governing board of the College. The Pickens County Legislative Delegation recommended Wanner to the Governor. His appointment began January 31, 2019, and his term expires April 1, 2022. Wanner is a founder of KeyMark, a provider of enterprise information management technologies. KeyMark is headquartered in Liberty, SC, with […]

A Colorado State University animal science professor, Temple Grandin, will make a return speaking appearance next month to Clemson University. In her capacity as an advocate for people with autism, Grandin will speak at 9 o’clock Thursday morning, March 7 to faculty and students on animal science research. Her focus will be how the livestock industry handles animals thru her […]

Oconee School District has announced the following 4K (Pre-K) screening dates: February 15, 19, and 20 and April 26 and 27. Parents should schedule a screening appointment for any child who will be four years old on or before September 1. Appointments may be obtained by calling 864/886-4503 or 864/886-4469. All screenings take place at the Oconee Academy, 177 Razorback […]

Employees of the Oconee County government finance office are being recognized by a national professional organization that serves more than 19 thousand appointed and elected local, state, and provincial-level government officials and other finance practitioners. A portion of next week’s Oconee County Council meeting will be set aside for recognition of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance […]