Tech presents 628 degrees, diplomas and certificates

Tri-County Tech graduates were told last night that they are the real future of a great America and that they join graduates from all across this country to begin creating the economy of tomorrow.  Thomas Strange (right), senior director of Research and Development for Abbott (formerly St. Jude Medical) in Liberty, addressed Tri-County Class of 2017.  Six hundred and twenty-eight […]

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Westminster teacher contrasts here with Romania

  A teacher at Westminster Elementary School told the Oconee School Board of Trustees this week of her teaching visit to the European state of Romania.  And what it’s like to teach in Westminster compared with what it’s like to teach in the Romanian capital city of Bucharest.  Jenni Clay made the trip in association with Trinity Baptist Church.

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Three West-Oak High students to attend elite school

Three West Oak High students will attend an elite residential high school starting this fall. Frankie Hawkesworth will attend the Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities and focus on music. Jacob Nalley and Riley LePere will attend the Governor’s School for Math and Science.  South Carolina has two public residential Governor’s Schools that serve the state. The Governor’s School for […]

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Walhallan accused of illegal rentry to U-S

    A Walhalla man has been charged in a federal indictment with illegal re-entry to the United States.  Announcement by the U-S Attorney’s Office in South Carolina identifies the accused as Jose Rolando Vasquez-Serrano, 40 years old.  If convicted, the maximum penalty that would await Vasquez-Serrano is a fine of of $250,000.00 or two years in prison, or both.  […]

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“CAT” bus service calls public meeting

A meeting next week will serve as the unveiling of the results and final recommendations of Clemson Area Transit’s study to carry the bus service into the future.  The meeting will take place 4 to 7 pm Wednesday, May 17 at CATbus Administration Office, 200 West Lane, Clemson and will feature a brief presentation, followed by questions and answers.  “CAT” […]

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A career ends, after 37 years

Bob Winchester announced today his retirement after 37 years as the executive director of the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority.  He is only the second person to have held the job.  Here’s Winchester’s announcement as sent today to reporters:  “I am retiring from the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority for personal reasons, after 37 years. I am proud of the […]

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3A State Championship Baseball Final is Saturday!

The Seneca Bobcats Baseball team will square off with Bishop England High School on Saturday in Game 3 of the 3A State Championship series. This is a winner-take-all game. The Bobcats defeated the Bishops 2-0 in Game 1 on Saturday in Seneca. The Bishops knocked off Seneca on Tuesday in Game 2, 1-0 in Charleston. Saturday’s final will be played […]

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Kevin Ramey to challenge for Pioneer seat

  A challenge is in the works for at least one board seat during tomorrow’s nomination meeting at the Pioneer Rural Water District, 101.7/WGOG NEWS has learned.  The challenger will be Townville resident Kevin Ramey, who was working this morning to ensure that his name will be placed in nomination.  Ramey seeks Seat #2 now held by Tommy Grant, who […]

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17 sought in Walhalla-led drug roundup

  “Operation Mayday 2017” is a Walhalla police-led roundup of 17 drug suspects charged in 20 arrest warrants.  According to Chief Ronald Wilbanks’ announcement, his department is receiving assistance from the Oconee Sheriff’s Office for an operation that started early yesterday morning and will continue until all suspects are caught.  So far, the police have identified five people arrested:  Latacha […]

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