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The Pickens Police Department recently apprehended a suspect following the theft of over 50 pounds of steak, shrimp, and beef jerky from a local Ingles grocery store. On March 19, officers were dispatched to the Ingles in response to a reported theft. The suspect’s vehicle was subsequently located along US-178. Upon pulling over the vehicle, officers discovered the stolen items. […]

On Tuesday night, the Seneca City Council unanimously voted against a proposed RM-16 zone for a property on EN 1st Street, which was intended for an affordable workforce housing project. This decision aligns the city’s elected officials with their advisory planning commission, which had previously recommended against an application from Mercy Housing Southeast of Atlanta. Scott Moulder, the city administrator, […]

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) strongly recommends that all taxpayers file returns, irrespective of their tax bracket. This is because not filing could result in missed benefits. For instance, taxpayers who earn below the tax threshold, such as students working part-time or during the summer, and seniors who work part-time, might be eligible for refunds on their withheld […]

For the June 11 primary, the candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives, District 3 are Sheri Biggs, Kevin Bishop, and Stewart O Jones. In the State House of Representatives, District 6, the candidates are April Cromer and Kyle White. For District 8, Don Chapman and Sherry Hodges are running, while James Galyean and Blake Sanders are the candidates […]

The Oconee Public Library Board of Trustees will convene at 5:30 PM today in the County Council Chambers located in Walhalla. A key agenda item is to discuss the ongoing construction of an ADA-compliant ramp at the Seneca Library.

The Anderson County council has approved over $2.5 million for road improvements in Williamston and Pelzer. The Roads and Bridges Department will repave or resurface numerous residential roads, with work involving cutting out bad sections, strip patching, and laying new asphalt. The life cycle of a road typically lasts 20-30 years. The repairs will enhance safety for residents and school […]

This evening at 6PM, Seneca City Council will meet at City Hall. The work session will cover several ordinances, including the establishment of a dog park, rezoning properties, adjusting utility fees, and amending the city and utility budgets. One agenda item, Ordinance 2024-09 pertains to adjusting tap and user fees for Seneca Light & Water. The proposed changes aim to […]

On March 18th, Crime Stoppers of Oconee County held a Human Trafficking Training Seminar. Two sessions were conducted for local law enforcement, school employees, and non-profit organizations. The seminar, led by Dr. Chandra Cleveland, aimed to equip attendees with the skills to identify and respond to human trafficking incidents. The seminar emphasized the importance of community effort in combating this […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of a teenager for alleged misconduct involving a toddler. Detectives were summoned to an emergency room in Greenville on Thursday, March 21, where a 2-year-old was brought in for examination. Following interviews with the family and the suspect, it was revealed from the suspect’s testimony that the abuse had occurred over […]

Sonia Bessiere is relocating her wildlife rescue, the Rascally Raccoon Refuge, from Crystal River, Florida to Oconee County. The refuge, set to open by late summer, will be located on an 88-acre property previously used as a gun range. The location is further enhanced by an adjoining 900 acres that the owner has no plans to develop… The refuge, which […]