Duke Energy Carolinas Issues Call for Renewable Energy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Carolinas has issued a “Request for Proposals” (RFP) seeking bids for power generated from renewable energy sources, including sun, wind, water, organic matter and others.
Apr 24, 2007

Boat Smart Class in Oconee

The Golden Corner Lakes Sail and Power Squadron will offer a Boat Smart Class 7-9 p.m. for five Thursdays in May at Oconee Memorial Hospital. Registration will be at 6:30 p.m. on May 3.
Apr 22, 2007

Outdoor Recreation Show

The Oconee County Outdoor Recreation Show will be May 4-6 at the Shaver Complex at 698 WS 4th Street, featuring boats, RVs, and more. According to the City of Seneca website, the rental income from the booths will bring in approximately $15,000 plus admissions.
Apr 18, 2007

Hazardous Weather Predicted for Tonight

Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight. The primary threats will be damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes.
Apr 14, 2007

An Experience To MOO-ve You Into Spring

From juicy peaches to vine ripe watermelons, yellow daffodils to pink azaleas, plump redwww.sc-heritagecorridor.org. Brochures with dates and descriptions of each tomatoes to tender green beans, you can certainly shed away the winter gloom and watch spring burst to life at the farms along the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor (SCNHC).
Apr 14, 2007

Red Flag Alert Continues

Columbia, SC - The Forestry Commission has lifted the Red Flag Fire Alert for most South Carolina counties. Several counties in the Piedmont region remain under a Red Flag Alert until further notice. Those counties are: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Oconee, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York.
Apr 13, 2007

HomeTownBandStand.com Contest

Things are heating up FAST at the HometownBandStand.com contest. HomeTownBandStand.com is the most cutting edge music site on the internet. For bands, we offer a radical departure from everything else that exists out there. We have a built-in fan base through HomeTownTimes.com (who currently receive 11 million hits per month), in addition to the growing numbers who flock to this site daily. For fans, you can find bands from across the nation. The experience is mesmerizing - and interactive!
Apr 11, 2007

Red Flag Alert

(Columbia, SC)  The Forestry Commission has declared a Red Flag Fire Alert for all South Carolina counties, effective immediately.   The Alert warns that fire danger is increasing and that outdoor fires may become difficult to control.
Apr 7, 2007

Oconee Habitat Golf Tournament

The First Annual HLKRE Charity Golf Tournament will be at 12 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, at the Oconee County Country Club in Seneca to benefit the Oconee County Habitat for Humanity.
Mar 19, 2007

Oconee Heritage Center Events

A range of events are coming up the Oconee Heritage Center, including an artwork exhibit, music gathering, singing, dance and American Girls Club meeting. In addition, classes on beginning quilting will be offered. 
Mar 8, 2007

Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area

Fourteen of Lake Hartwell’s 962 miles of shoreline are included within this park, a popular destination for boaters, fishermen and campers who enjoy easy access to the lake. With its location on S.C. 11 just off I-85, Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area also serves as a gateway to the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway and South Carolina’s mountain country. An impressive collection of fishing equipment is on display in the park’s information center. Modern-day fishermen, meanwhile, can attest to Lake Hartwell’s reputation for top-flight angling for sought-after species such as striped bass, hybrid bass, largemouth, crappie, bream and catfish.
Feb 22, 2007

Pruitt Promoted to Broker-In-Charge

1st CHOICE Realty is pleased to announce that Beth Pruitt has been promoted to Broker-In-Charge of their West Keowee office located at 402 Cane Creek Landing Road. Mrs. Pruitt is a graduate of Clemson University, has been a licensed Realtor since 1986, and received her Brokers license in 1988. She and her husband, Mike, have lived in Oconee County since 1978. In announcing the promotion, John Pulliam, President and CEO of 1st CHOICE Realty said, "We are excited to have someone with Beth's knowledge and experience as part of our management team. Her local roots and community knowledge will be an asset to both buyers and sellers as our area continues to grow."
Feb 13, 2007