Category: News

Part of a state road near Westminster will be closed today to through traffic. The state DOT is replacing a cross line pipe on the Dr. John’s Road and that’ll block through traffic on the road—between Brock and Weldon roads. A DOT official says local traffic will be permitted access.

Last night’s large Oconee County Council meeting audience reflected restlessness. During public comment  several Oconeeans  railed against the idea of a tax mill increase and a first-ever road maintenance fee. One man complained, “We want a decent rate.” Another, Berry Nichols, in a reference to Oconeeans on fixed incomes, asked the county officials to imagine having to balance their home […]

Pioneer Rural Water District is going full-steam forward with its plan to make the Golden Corner Commerce Park the home for its first treatment plant, and that pleased the only member of a group called “Stop Pioneer Now” who attended yesterday’s district board. Terry Pruitt, Pioneer general manager, laid out a timeline for Oconee County Council to complete the sale […]

After a long closed-door meeting, Oconee County Council has directed its administrator to tell Walhalla that the county is willing to help arrange state prison inmate labor to restore the municipal swim pool. In line with the action taken after executive session, the county—through Sheriff Mike Crenshaw—would be responsible for housing, feeding, transportation and normal work-related insurance to cover the […]

Oconee Veterans Affairs Officer Jerry Dyar holds a seminar at 6 tonight at Belvedere Commons in Seneca. The purpose: to educate veterans and their spouses on benefits and changes.

Clemson University announced the receipt of a gift today of a 70-thousand square foot building in downtown Greenville. It’s envisioned to be the home of the university’s College of Business and Behavioral Science—the largest graduate program with more than 300 students. According to the announcement, the multiple story building is the gift from the partners of Greenville ONE and GAB […]

Whether the bill to let states collect tax on Internet sales will follow the regular House committee process or go straight to floor for a vote was unclear earlier today, according to information from the office of Third District Congressman Jeff Duncan. A spokesman for the Laurens Republican said he is still listening to peoples’ concerns about the bill and […]

A five-story office building in the planning by Duke Energy would rise so high that it would exceed Oconee County’s height limit for buildings. According to Josh Stephens, county zoning administrator, any request for a building exceeding 65 feet in height automatically triggers consideration by the board of zoning appeals. Duke’s building would reach 80 feet.  The board has scheduled […]

Drivers who pull into the welcome centers as they enter South Carolina this week will notice a party going on. It’s South Carolina’s way to extend a special welcome to visitors. The state Welcome Center at Fair Play on I-85 is one place for the grand celebration. Dawn Duncan, tourism manager at the Fair Play center, explains on 96.3/WGOG NEWS […]

Nearly five thousand Oconee public school students are clearing their desks today for the PASS test. The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards is a test for grades 3-8. Dr. Mike Lucas, county superintendent, says, “I know our teachers have worked hard to prepare students in Grades 3-8, and I wish our students the best of luck as they complete the […]