Reporter Greg Oliver is a native of Seneca and a 1979 graduate of Seneca High School, 1981 graduate of Tri-County Technical College and 1985 graduate of Central Wesleyan College, now Southern Wesleyan University. He covers the Clemson and Central municipal governments as well as the Oconee, Pickens and Anderson 4 school districts.

Recent Stories

• Pickens awards teacher grants
  Wednesday, July 1, 2009
  Nine Pickens County seniors, representing four high schools, moved a little closer to realizing their dreams of a career in education through $1,000 scholarships each received through the School District of Pickens County’s Teacher Forum Scholarship Fund. | Read more

• Properly disposing of Old Glory
  Wednesday, July 1, 2009
  American Legion Post 120 Sgt.-at-Arms Charles Brickett instructs a young Cub Scout from Pack 31 on how to properly dispose of the American flag at a flag disposal ceremony in early June. | Read more

• Million dollar volunteers
  Tuesday, June 30, 2009
  When officials with the School District of Pickens County say thanks a million to their volunteers, they’re not only appreciative of the effort from those who give of their time but also recognize their true worth. | Read more

• Clemson searching for new city engineer
  Tuesday, June 30, 2009
  Clemson is looking for a new city engineer and applications are presently being accepted through July 1. | Read more

• Bus drivers honored
  Tuesday, June 30, 2009
  The School District of Oconee County’s Transportation Services department recently held its annual Bus Drivers Appreciation Breakfast at Seneca High School. | Read more

• Central Model Railroad Association preparing for museum
  Monday, June 29, 2009
  The Central Railroad Model and Historical Association, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization formed in 1992, first opened its permanent museum last October and now conducts monthly meetings at the former Allen House.
  
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• Greg Oliver: Yankees-Braves more than a game
  Saturday, June 27, 2009
  When the Atlanta Braves hosted the New York Yankees at Turner Field Tuesday night to open a three-game series, I was among the 40,828 fans fortunate enough to witness two of the more successful franchises of the 1990s.
  
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• Thank you for not smoking
  Clemson among municipalities assisting state in effective smoke-free laws
  Friday, June 26, 2009
  South Carolina was recently recognized for its efforts to provide a smoke free environment through its local businesses and restaurants and four Pickens County municipalities played an important part in making that happen. | Read more

• SDPC names 2009-10 Teachers of the Year
  Friday, June 26, 2009
  Approximately 26 of Pickens County’s best teachers and 32 support employees were chosen by their respective schools as 2009-10 Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year and will have the opportunity to apply for district honors. | Read more

• SDPC names new building program administrator
  Friday, June 26, 2009
  Bob Folkman, who is currently a senior project manager with JCI General Contractors, Inc. in Moultrie, Ga., has been named as the building program administrator for the School District of Pickens County. | Read more