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The School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees will convene Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Conference Room at 414 South Pine Street, Walhalla. Following the welcome, invocation, and agenda approval, the meeting will feature school highlights from Walhalla Elementary and Keowee Elementary. Public comment will then be accepted (limited to five minutes per […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in an ongoing investigation into the theft of an 18-foot Carry-On or utility trailer, valued at approximately $2,800, from The Farm Center campus on Highway 123 Bypass. The trailer was stolen around 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2025, by someone driving a dark-colored full-size pickup truck. Authorities are […]

Award-winning author Margaret Seidler delivered the keynote address at Seneca’s 14th annual Black History Luncheon on Friday, organized by the city’s Arts, History & Culture Department. She detailed her book Payne-ful Business: Charleston’s Journey to Truth, revealing her ancestors’ extensive involvement in Charleston’s slave trade. Her fourth great-grandfather William Payne operated the city’s largest auction house for enslaved people, personally […]

Seneca Fire responded at 9:30 a.m. Sunday to a structure fire in the Marina Bay community after multiple 911 calls reported heavy flames. Truck 2 arrived first from a nearby call, finding intense fire at the rear of the large home. Chief 701 took command, with Battalion 7 on operations as Engine 74 arrived. A second alarm quickly brought mutual […]

Seneca City Council member Lekesha Benson, founder and executive director of the NOLA Network (No Other Life Affected), shared details about the organization’s mission during a recent discussion. Established in honor of her son Javaris Benson, who died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2017, the nonprofit aims to save and enrich lives by promoting equitable access to heart health education, […]

Despite early morning cold temperatures on February 7, 2026, six dedicated volunteers in Walhalla, South Carolina, unloaded and handed out 500 free trees to community members. The annual event featured a variety of species, including pecan, oak, red maple, paw paw, and black gum, helping make the city greener. The giveaway was organized by TreesUpstate, funded by Duke Energy, and […]

The Oconee Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting drew a standing-room-only crowd at the Clemson University Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center, featuring a scenic overlook of Lake Hartwell. Speaker Shane Miller of New Story Lending emphasized a shift in the chamber’s identity, declaring that it no longer has mere “members” but rather “investors,” and he was recognized as the organization’s […]

Walhalla, SC – The City of Walhalla Water Department has issued a 24-hour boil water advisory to customers in the shaded area (link of map) of the included map. Those included have been notified by phone call, text message, & Facebook. During this advisory, residents are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least three (3) minutes before using […]

Seneca firefighters responded to a house fire on West North 2nd Street Tuesday morning after receiving the call at 10:41 a.m. Upon arrival, officials confirmed flames were actively burning inside the structure. Fire crews quickly entered the home to fight the blaze from the interior while others connected hoses to a nearby hydrant to supply water. Additional firefighters assisted with […]