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🌱 How a Clinton High grad will now shape Oconee County government

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  • How a Clinton High grad will now shape Oconee County government

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former State Representative from Laurens County to lead in Oconee County (myclintonnews.com) — A former Laurens County state representative, Stewart Jones, has been appointed the next Oconee County administrator, and he’s a graduate of Thornwell High School in Clinton. County leaders highlight his experience in local and state government, saying he’s prepared to manage growth pressures while reflecting residents’ values. His contract begins January 5.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A vehicle fire has been cleared on I-85 South at Exit 70.
    11:57AM on Dec 21: Vehicle on fire on I-85 South at Exit 70, with two right lanes closed. (Nextdoor )
  • Hello everyone.
    I’m posting here hoping someone knows where this may be. It said it was delivered to my house (843) Indian creek but that isn’t my porch. It’s a book… (Nextdoor Frontage Rd)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Overnight Certified Shift Manager in Clinton, SC- $17/hr in Clinton. Apply here.
  • Contingent Resource Solutions, LLC posted a job opening for Manufacturing Compounding/Mixing in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clinton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Laurens

  • Laurens County Entrepreneur Brenda Stewart Named to SC Biz News' Inaugural South Carolina 500 (whosonthemove.com)
  • Reflecting on 2025: Building Strength Today While Planning for Tomorrow (whosonthemove.com)
  • Upstate S.C. City Government in Chaos (fitsnews.com)

Newberry

  • Stolen sheriff's vehicle leads to chase across counties (wach.com)
  • Lenoir-Rhyne Men's Basketball Dominates Over Mars Hill (whky.com)

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