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Roel Cruz has been unanimously appointed as the new president of the Oconee County Conservatives group, according to an announcement by board chairman Matthew Durham. “Cruz, a dedicated member of the OCC since its inception, has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the principles that guide the organization. His passion for upholding constitutional rights, promoting limited government, and fostering conservative […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a bat found near Queens Drive and Rocky Gap Road in Mountain Rest has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Three cats were exposed and will be quarantined. The Oconee County bat was submitted to DHEC’s laboratory for testing […]

A 32-year-old Seneca woman named Charvilla Inez McWhorter-Ivy was arrested and charged with ill treatment and abandonment of a half-dead Shepherd mixed puppy. The Oconee Sheriff’s Office stated that the puppy was euthanized after an Animal Control Deputy observed its condition. They added that Charvilla had called the Humane Society to drop off the sick puppy but did not follow […]

During a meeting of the Oconee County Council on Tuesday night, Representative Julian Davis clarified for the public that the county’s budget for the fiscal year did not decrease. Instead, he explained that money was transferred from the county’s general fund…

Mayor Dan Alexander confirmed that Seneca’s municipal judge, Eddie Lance, has resigned after only three months in the position. As a result, associate judge Katie Smith will be handling the duties for now.

Seneca Light and Water customers are being notified of changes to their utility bills, including an increase in sewer charges. Previously, sewer charges were shown as one amount, which included services provided by the City of Seneca’s wastewater collection system and the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA). For sewer electric power users, a new Electric Restricted Fund Charge has […]

The Oconee County Council will hold a meeting at 6:00 PM this evening in the Council Chambers of the Oconee County Administrative Offices in Walhalla. The Council will consider a resolution to establish an Oconee Opioid Response Task Force. Furthermore, the council’s agenda includes a discussion and approval of a request for proposals to renovate the old county courthouse. During […]

The Anderson County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of a seven-year-old child who was found unconscious and not breathing at home on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The child was rushed to the hospital, but passed away on Sunday, Sept. 3. The investigation is in its early stages and information is limited. Anderson Police, South Carolina Department of Social Services, and […]

A report from the Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) reveals the causes of rolling power outages for Duke Energy customers during a winter storm on Christmas Eve. The report alleges that Duke Energy had an inadequate power supply, experienced multiple equipment failures, delayed notifying customers, and experienced a software failure. Approximately 500,000 customers across South and North Carolina were affected […]