Banjos and acoustic guitars figure prominently in old-time music, however fiddles are the featured instrument.
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Newry Mill - Time machine - Founded in 1893, Newry was the first mill village established in Oconee County. The date of this year’s Newry Folk Festival, June 14, will mark the 114th anniversary of the first time water turned Newry Mill’s power wheels. The entire village was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in America in March 1982. - In addition to a barrage of old-time and bluegrass sets, the festival will feature a banjo, fiddle and guitar contest in which contestants of all ages will compete for prize money. An oral history booth has also been added. Anyone with a story about Newry is welcome to come and have their stories recorded for the archives at the Oconee Heritage Center. Stories may include memories of growing up in the village, working in the mill or even visiting Newry. - Other festivals offerings include plenty of food, crafts and walking tours of the historic mill village.
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Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones hits his 400th career home run in the sixth inning against the Florida Marlins Thursday night Atlanta, while Marlins catcher Matt Treanor looks on at left. The Braves won, 7-5.
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As town planner, Kristopher Kurjiaka will work extensively with the Pendleton Planning Commission, developing ordinances to navigate town issues. He will also communicate with developers interested in building within town limits. The next commission meeting — Kurjiaka’s first as Pendleton employee — is June 19.
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As town planner, Kristopher Kurjiaka will work extensively with the Pendleton Planning Commission, developing ordinances to navigate town issues. He will also communicate with developers interested in building within town limits. The next commission meeting — Kurjiaka’s first as Pendleton employee — is June 19.
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“It has been the practice of this governor to consistently attack the legislative branch as a whole, with the idea that the only way to do business in the state of South Carolina would be according to his rules.” — Rep. Bill Sandifer
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Attitudes: Al Billings
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Attitudes: Jack Kinback
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Attitudes: Dena Smith
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Attitudes: Helen L. Meinhold
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Six-year-old Emily Peters and 5-year-old Jerry Lawrence cool off at the Seneca pool on Tuesday. Monday kicked off the pool's swimming season much to the delight of these and other appreciative swimmers.
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Two-year-old Zoeie Lawrence is obviously having a blast as she romps in the wading pool at the Seneca pool on Tuesday afternoon.
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This was the scene at 10630 Clemson Blvd. on Saturday, May 24 for the Oconee County Annual Spring Pre-participation Sports Physical Day. Thanks to Blue Ridge Orthopaedics and many area physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other medical personnel in the tri-county area who volunteered their time to perform physicals for our varsity athletes. More than 740 rising 9th through 12th grade Oconee and Pickens county high school varsity athletes received sports physicals on May 3 and May 24 from Seneca, Walhalla, West-Oak and Tamassee-Salem, Daniel, Liberty, Pickens and Pendleton high schools. Over 450 varsity athletes received physicals May 17 at the office of Blue Ridge Orthopaedics in Anderson from TL Hanna, Westside, Palmetto, Crescent and Belton Honea Path high schools.
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Southern Wesleyan University salutes retirees - Southern Wesleyan University recently honored its retirees for their many years of service. Recognized were, from left, Ronnie Smith, painter/carpenter; Don Schaupp, assistant professor of computer science; Dr. Nancy Mann, associate professor of psychology; Dr. Rosalyn Flanigan, associate professor of English and Dr. Jim Bross, professor of religion. English professor Dr. Laura Black, standing at right, was recognized as professor emeritus. They were honored with a reception May 13 at Founders’ Hall on the university’s campus in Central.
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