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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has released statistics for the 2023 Great Oconee Clean-up that took place on Earth Day. Participants collected 2,960 pounds of litter in 274 bags along approximately 24 miles of roadways in Oconee County. Six non-profit groups earned a combined $4,470 through the #OurOconee program. The Sheriff’s Office Inmate Litter Crew has collected approximately 351,305 pounds […]

Major League Fishing’s Annual Grassroots Bass-Fishing Championship to Take Place Next Week at Seneca Creek Boat Ramp, REDCREST 2024 Qualification Up for Grabs Major League Fishing (MLF) is set to return to South Carolina, next week, May 31-June 2, for the 40th annual Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American Championship Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Hartwell. The three-day tournament, hosted by Visit Oconee SC , […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has released a Scams Update for May 2023 to inform citizens and prevent them from falling victim to scams. Master Deputy Jimmy Watt discussed Grandparent Scams where someone pretending to be a grandchild calls a grandparent and requests money for bond and attorney fees. The imposter may claim to have committed a crime or been […]

Please help save Gus! He is the longest stay dog at the shelter and needs the right home by May 31st.  Gus is a nearly 7-year-old, mid-sized boxer mix full of love and spunk.  Although he really prefers to be the only dog in the house, a female roommate might work. Contact the adoption center at 864-882-4719 today if there’s […]

Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by members of the General Assembly and the pro-life community to sign S. 474, the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, into law. The Act protects life by prohibiting abortions after a fetal heartbeat has been detected, with exceptions for the life or health of the mother, medical emergencies, fatal fetal anomalies, and, up to […]

Help, Hope, and Sweet Holiday Treats That Do Good  This year marks the 85th anniversary and celebration of National Donut Day, held annually on the first Friday in June. Established in 1938 by The Salvation Army, National Donut Day is not only a great excuse to visit your favorite local bakery but also a reminder of the bravery of The […]

A man has been arrested in relation to a fatal shooting at an apartment in Clemson. Officers responded to the incident on Saturday at 12:39 a.m. and discovered 21-year-old Logan Nathanial Markis Williams of Anderson with a gunshot wound. The Clemson Police Department followed up on leads and obtained an arrest warrant for 23-year-old Khalill Rahsaun Smith of Anderson. Smith […]

On Saturday, May 27th, the School District of Oconee County will honor a total of 694 graduates at commencement ceremonies at each high school. The district is proud to announce the Class of 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians. Seneca High School Valedictorian – Logan Christopher Dover Logan Dover is the son of Bobby and Faith Dover and brother to Emma. As […]

All branches of the Oconee County Public Library will be closed from Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day weekend. Book returns will be open, and the virtual branch, oconeelibrary.org, will be available for e-books, e-magazines, streaming video through Kanopy. All locations will reopen at their normal times on Tuesday, May 30. All Oconee County Solid Waste […]