The Journal staff CLEMSON — Clemson University will award more than 1,300 students with degrees at two graduation ceremonies Thursday. Clemson will host its winter graduation ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30…
Read moreBy Caitlin Herrington The Journal WALHALLA — Despite two members voicing their disdain for the funds, Oconee County Council voted last week to fund its $300,000 commitment to Seneca for an addition to the electric bus fleet. The city received a federal grant that required matching funds, which Oconee agreed…
Read moreBy Greg Oliver The Journal WALHALLA — A month after a proposal to require students to take cumulative tests and exams rather than allowing for exemptions was presented, the Oconee County School Board unanimously approved first reading with one major change on Monday night. The revision will not require high…
Read moreBy Norm Cannada The Journal SENECA — Residents who spoke against a 34-home development approved by Seneca City Council earlier this week said they were disappointed the project got the green light without any council discussion at the meeting. But some council members who voted for the project said they…
Read moreBy Norm Cannada The Journal WESTMINSTER — Monday marks the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge — the largest and bloodiest battle that Americans fought during World War II. The U.S. Army Center of Military History website estimates there were about 75,000 American casualties in the…
Read moreBy Caitlin Herrington The Journal WALHALLA — Councilman Wayne McCall is concerned about the lack of access to health care in Oconee County and is pushing forward, with local partners, to expand options in Walhalla. The District 2 county councilman spearheaded a…
Read moreBy Greg Oliver The Journal CLEMSON — Clemson City Council on Monday night will consider the first reading of a proposed ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on construction permits for large-scale residential developments containing 200 or more bedrooms. The request for council action was first presented by the Build a…
Read moreBy Riley Morningstar The Journal CENTRAL — A Daniel High School student turned himself in to police after they discovered a loaded handgun under the driver’s seat of his car on Thursday. Eighteen-year-old Billy Tikeith Remont Bruce of Clemson has been charged with unlawful possession…
Read moreBy Greg Oliver The Journal SENECA — A Christmas drama featuring a seven-person cast will hit the stage at 7 p.m. Dec. 20-22 at Maranatha Church on Keowee School Road in Seneca. From left, Scott Magley, Lilee Watkins, Chris Parker, Renae Gill and Seth Sprouse rehearse…
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