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The U-S Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough, visited Clemson University last week for a student veteran roundtable. The event was a roundtable-style discussion between McDonough, Clemson leaders, and student veterans from the university and nearby schools.
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Glenn Hart, the District Four county councilman, has issued a statement on what appears to be the largest Oconee County general government bond issue. And the proceeds have been received and invested by Greg Nowell. Hart’s statement is being aired today on 101.7/WGOG Newscasts.
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has reports of a law enforcement scam in which actual names of Oconee County Sheriff’s Office employees have been used. According to Sheriff Mike Crenshaw, the scam centers on potential victims receiving calls stating that they have missed a court appearance due to a Federal Grand Jury subpoena. The caller says that the potential victims […]
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Bingo at Fair-Oak Youth Center has been cancelled for tonight.
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A ceremony this evening ushers in a new set of Walhalla leaders. It’s swearing-in time at 5:30 this evening at the Center for the Performing Arts for a new mayor, Tim Hall, returning councilwoman Sarai Melendez and council newcomers Josh Holliday and Josh Thomas. Another new councilman, Kenny Johns, has already started his term.
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A garage is all that stands the result of a late Tuesday home fire in Clemson, according to one of the public safety responders. Clemson and surrounding fire departments were alerted to a fire in Clemson Downs, at 40 Hickory Way. No one was hurt and, at the time, the 10 o’clock hour Tuesday night, no one was home. The […]
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Seneca Fire Chief Richie Caudill said state investigators have ruled the cause of a fire last week as undetermined. Last Tuesday afternoon, multiple fire departments responded to Clemson Ridge Apartments where one of the buildings was engulfed in flames. Chief Caudill said that due to the high dollar amount of the property, he felt it best to let state investigators handle […]
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Seneca is getting increasing complaints about smoking at Jazz on the Alley and other city events. Scott Moulder, city administrator, conveyed to the city council last night the upset that some non-smokers feel when others smoke cigarettes and cigars. Moulder made clear that, at this time, he’s making no recommendation on what to do. Instead Moulder said he will take […]
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Youth baseball at a state level continues this week in Clemson. The city parks and recreation department hosts the 10 and under State Dixie Youth tourney at Nettles Park. Through Wednesday, you can expect higher than normal traffic and congestion at the entrance to the park. Spectators are welcome. Admittance is $8 dollars adults, $5 dollars children; 6 and under […]
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Notwithstanding the hiring freeze, one Oconee County department is going to get help. County Council last night said yes to the hiring of James Wright as a code enforcement officer. It went further by making a financial commitment to augment the county’s department of building and codes by contracting a Spartanburg County company to provide third party building official and […]
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