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Tri-County Technical College, in cooperation with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, is using available technology to give State Correctional Inmates, who are currently housed at the Oconee County Detention Center, an opportunity to earn a Certified Production Technician Certification. Currently, seven State Correctional Inmates are participating, online, in the Certification Program. Inmates that were enrolled in the program, are eligible, […]

On behalf of the Westminster Police Department, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a release in regards to the search for a missing teenager. A Deputy from the Uniform Patrol Bureau of the Sheriff’s Office took a report Friday morning in regards to a missing juvenile. According to a family member, 14 year old Kierra Williams left her house, […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has closed about 15 miles of U.S. 178 (Moorefield Memorial Highway) in Pickens County to replace a damaged culvert pipe beneath the road. The work is expected to take approximately one week. A signed detour route has been posted.

Oconee Humane Society still has dog food available for residents who need some help feeding their pups. Stop by 1925 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca between 10 and 5 or while supplies last.

To honor Oconee County’s fallen soldiers on the 70th National Day of Prayer, downtown Walhalla, SC will resonate with gunfire from military rifles this afternoon. The American Legion Honor Guard will perform a 21-Gun Salute at the Veterans Memorial located next to the County Courthouse on the Main Street side. For those unable to attend in person, the Countywide Prayer […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new program called “Prepared Live” that uses technology to enhance safety for first responders. With this program, dispatchers can request information from callers such as location, live streaming video, pictures, and saved video. This information can aid in preserving evidence and provide real-time intelligence to first responders, making their response safer and […]

Walhalla is gearing up for the Main Street to the Mountains Festival and Southeast Gravel’s – Race to Valhalla this weekend. In preparation for these events, Main Street will be closed to provide space for these events. All lanes of Main Street from Oak Street to Ann Street will be closed from 6:00 A.M until 6:00 P.M, on May 6, […]

An 18-year-old Westminster man, Anton Joseph Bertich, was arrested by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday morning after gunshots were heard in the Utica Mill Hill area. Bertich was charged with multiple offenses, including Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol, and Assaulting a Police Officer while Resisting Arrest. During a routine patrol in the […]

ANDERSON, S.C. – Heavy recent rains caused Lake Hartwell to rise, but anglers should catch big fish as the 32nd annual Military Team Bass Tournament, presented by American Bass Anglers and Caymas Boats, gets ready to run on the lake. “We are so excited to host the American Bass Anglers Military Team Championship at Green Pond Landing and Lake Hartwell,” […]

Earlier this year, Mrs. Lisa Simmons, current Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, announced her decision to step away from her position with the district due to family medical needs.  Mrs. Simmons has served as Assistant Superintendent of Instruction for the past five years.   Before joining the district administrative team, she served as principal of Blue Ridge Elementary School.  Mrs. Simmons […]