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Sara McNeil, representing the League of Women Voters, moderated a candidates forum at the Gignilliat Community Center on Monday night, attended by approximately sixty people… The forum aimed to introduce the candidates running for a vacant seat on Seneca’s 8-member city council ahead of the upcoming Special Election Day, which is scheduled for one week from today. The event provided […]

A single vehicle accident occurred near Simms School Rd. in Central, SC, last Wednesday morning around 9:00am, according to Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway with the South Carolina Highway Patrol… The victim has been identified as David Smith, 59, of Greenville, SC, by the Pickens County Coroner’s Office.

Meals are available for any child under age 18 in Oconee County The School District of Oconee County will begin summer meals on Monday, June 5th.  Meals will be available Monday through Friday through July 21st. No meals will be available July 3rd – 7th due to the July 4th holiday. Children do not have to be enrolled with the […]

From the School District of Oconee County: “The newsletter linked below has important information for next school year concerning student attendance, students meals, technology, and concerns about vaping in our schools. It also includes a link to registration dates for next year, details on summer meals, and info on mental health resources. We encourage all of our families to read […]

An Anderson County man remains in custody today, at the Oconee County Detention Center, after his arrest last Friday on charges related to crimes against two Oconee County churches that occurred in April of this year. 39 year old Ryan Scott Allison, of Maria Drive, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 3:35pm on May 19th. Allison has […]

Oconee County Administrator Amanda Brock confirmed that a small plane, which departed from Oconee Regional Airport, crashed in Orange County, North Carolina on Sunday morning. Unfortunately, the pilot onboard the plane lost their life in the crash and subsequent fire… An investigator from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has arrived at the crash site to conduct an investigation. The […]

Senator Lindsey Graham released a statement applauding Senator Tim Scott’s decision to run for president. Graham described Scott as a dedicated and skilled public servant who brings pride to South Carolina. However, Graham’s spokesperson clarified that he continues to endorse former President Donald Trump for a potential re-election bid, as he did last year in September.

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has published the 2022 report on prescription drug use in the state. The annual report provides a detailed assessment of certain controlled substance medications that are prescribed to South Carolinians, which can help health officials prevent prescription medication misuse, substance use disorders and opioid overdoses. Each year, […]

Clemson Police are currently conducting an investigation following a fatal shooting that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, May 20. Authorities were called to the scene at 673 Old Greenville Highway shortly after 12:30 a.m. in response to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 21-year-old male victim inside a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite […]

39-year-old Ryan Scott Allison was arrested by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office on Friday. He is facing multiple charges, including second-degree burglary, grand larceny over $10,000, malicious injury to real property, and grand larceny between $2,000 and $10,000. At this time, he remains in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center with a total bond amount of $65,000. He will […]