Watch video of the full School District of Oconee County Board Meeting held April 22, 2008 at the District Offices in Walhalla. A standing room only crowd was on hand as Dr. Lucas & Mr. Mays recognized the achievements of students who participated in Lego League Teams, Regional History Day Award Winners, and Career & Technology Shing Stars. In addition, the Board recognized Coach Amanda Holder's 600th basketball win. Mr. Mays humorously allowed the students to head home to "study" before continuing with public comments which concerned the School Budget. Dr. Lucas celebrated Ravenel Elementary's achievement as a finalist in the Goody's Grant Program. Getting down to work, the Board approved the minutes of the March Work Session and Regular Board Meeting. Also approved were: Final Reading of the 2008-09 General Fund Budget, First Reading of a cohesive district wide Behavior Code, the 2009 - 2010 School Calendar, and First Reading to Rescind an antequated Policy JQE: Pregnant Students/Married Students/Unwed Mothers. The Board then approved proclamations in honor of Administrative Professionals, Bus Drivers, and Teacher Appreciation Week.
(Added April 23, 2008)
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Video from the Town of Pendleton Planning Commission Meeting held Thursday night April 17th. Public discussion and commentary regarding the status of proposed changes to the Village of Town Creek (formerly known as Pendleton Station). Local residents voiced their opinions and desires regarding the development and the changes being requested by the developer. Click our "more videos"for previous video from the discussion from project manager Chuck Peterson regarding the specific details of the requested changes.
(Added April 18, 2008)
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Video from the Town of Pendleton Planning Commission Meeting held Thursday night April 17th. Discussion from project manager Chuck Peterson regarding the specific details of the requested changes to the Village of Town Creek (formerly known as Pendleton Station). The Planning Commission requested a more comprehensive application for the proposal, including a detailed plat map. Stay tuned for the public discussion and commentary regarding the status of proposed changes.
(Added April 18, 2008)
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Video of a portion of the Town of Pendleton Planning Commission Meeting held on Thursday night, April 17th. This segment pertains to items 6 & 7 on the agenda, recommending changes in the Zoning Ordinance with respect to "Group Dwelling" and "Family". The Commission voted to delete the definition "Group Dwelling" from Section 205.39 and send the motion to the Town Council for approval. The Commission approved setting a date for Public Hearing on revising the definition of "Family".
(Added April 18, 2008)
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By Michael Brown
Video of the School District of Oconee County Work Session held April 15, 2008 at Seneca High School. Highlights in the agenda include approval of the FY 2008-09 General Fund Budget, reports on providing opportunities for student success, student health programs, policy changes and discussion of the FY09-10 School Calendar.
(Added April 16, 2008)
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Video of the School District of Oconee County Budget Planning Meeting held April 15, 2008 at Seneca High School. The Board called this special session for presentation of the proposed FY08-09 General Fund Budget followed by public comment.
(Added April 16, 2008)
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By Michael Brown
Customers discuss the closing of this Seneca landmark.
(Added March 27, 2008)
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By Mykal McEldowney
Hamilton Career Center Interns Brittney Dimitroff and Jared Douglas ask Oconee County residents their opinion of roadside billboards.
(Added March 20, 2008)
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By Brittany Dimitroff; Jared Douglas
Video of the entire School District of Oconee County board meeting held Tuesday night.
(Added March 19, 2008)
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By Anita E. Dost
It's Not Your Parents Classroom
(Added March 18, 2008)
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By Mykal McEldowney
Staying In Shape While Pregnant
(Added March 17, 2008)
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The Story Of Oksana Daffin
(Added March 17, 2008)
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By Mykal McEldowney
Video of the entire School District of Oconee County board meeting held Tuesday night.
(Added March 12, 2008)
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By Anita E. Dost
Logging Truck Tips on Stamp Creek Road
(Added March 6, 2008)
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By Mykal McEldowney
Truck Hits Power Lines
(Added March 3, 2008)
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The ARTS Center is pleased to present, "The African American Voice." This impressive collection showcases the work of some of the state's most renowned artists. The twenty-four African-American practitioners, who are represented in this exhibition, bring an exciting range of mediums and approaches to artmaking, creating an experience that is enriching to audiences on multiple levels.
(Added Feb. 25, 2008)
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By Jared Douglas, Brittany Dimitroff
Video of the entire School District of Oconee County board meeting held Tuesday night.
(Added Feb. 20, 2008)
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By Bruce Hassy
West Oak H.S. students participate in a program raising awareness about the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt.
(Added Feb. 20, 2008)
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By Brittany Dimitroff; Jared Douglas
Feb 19 - Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen lead the way, now British female singer/songwriters are a hot commodity.
The success of Amy Winehouse, who took home five Grammys this year, the most ever by a British female artist, and Lily Allen has record companies looking for the next big female singer/songwriter.
Luckily, the class of 2008 has much to offer in the way of British female talent. Just in time as the category for Best British Female at the Brits Awards on Wednesday (February 20) looks to be the most competitive in recent years.
Cindy Martin reports.
(Added Feb. 19, 2008)
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Feb. 18 - Talk of the Town brings you the latest in news, music and celebrity talk.
(Added Feb. 19, 2008)
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