Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in locating a missing Salem woman. A family member reported 33 year old Tonya Marie Cannon missing over the weekend. The family member reported that Tonya was last seen at her residence, on Cannon Road, last Monday, February 6th, at around 1:30pm. Tonya was last seen wearing black spandex […]
Read moreAngel Newman with the Oconee Humane Society said that they have a lot of furry friends in need of some love this Valentine’s Day… From 11 to 5 on Tuesday, they will have free gifts for dogs, cats, and fish, including collars, leashes, toys and aquarium décor. Pets can also try their paw at painting and take home a work […]
Read moreAccording to jail records, 23 year-old Andrew Joseph Rollings was arrested on Friday by Seneca Police and charged with disorderly conduct, petit larceny, malicious injury to property and first degree burglary. He currently remains in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center awaiting bond. Reports from Seneca Police show a neighbor alerted officers that no one was supposed to be […]
Read moreA major announcement was made Friday at the annual Black History Luncheon in Seneca. Dr. Rhondda Thomas, faculty director for Clemson University’s Call My Name project, announced a $3.4M award from the Mellon Foundation for Seneca, Clemson, and the University… Shelby Henderson, director of Seneca’s Department of Art, History and Culture went further in the announcement by stating where Seneca’s […]
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that happened late Saturday night in Anderson County. Master Trooper Brandon Bolt has details… The Anderson County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver as 45-year-old Jeremy William Scarborough, of Pelzer.
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The US Forest Service has started their prescribed burns across the Sumter and Marion National Forests in South Carolina. Over the next six months, officials said they plan to burn 118 thousand acres, including 8 thousand acres inside the Andrew-Pickens District in Oconee County. Prescribed fire is considered critical to improve plant and animal habitats, as well as the forest’s […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a stray grey tabby cat found near East Sizemore Road and Keowee Trail in Seneca, S.C. has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their healthcare provider. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina […]
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Annual report shows South Carolina following national trends as drug overdose deaths climb again COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released its annual Drug Overdose Deaths Statistical Report for South Carolina, which provides data and information about the fatal drug overdose deaths that occurred in South Carolina in 2021. The report shows a continued […]
Read morePickens County Council voted 5-1 this week to extend County Administrator Ken Roper’s contract through December 2026. Council also approved an increase to Roper’s annual salary, from $176k to $213k. Roper has been Pickens County Administrator for more than three years.
Read moreThanks to continued donor and volunteer support, Oconee Humane Society has more free dog food available for Oconee Residents. People can stop by our adoption center at 1925 Sandifer Blvd. Friday from 10:30 to 4:30 and Saturday from 10:30 to 1:30 or while supplies last.
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