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Duke Energy has announced that a test of the 65 outdoor warning sirens around Oconee Nuclear Station will take place today between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The sirens will sound for durations ranging from five to 30 seconds. To verify the functionality of all sirens, some may undergo multiple tests. The testing process will be carried out in collaboration […]

From the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office: At approximately 5:45 AM Tuesday morning, an inmate housed at the Pickens County Detention Center was found unresponsive during a routine check by detention personnel. The inmate was found hanging from a bedsheet. Detention staff immediately cut the sheet, lowed the inmate, and rendered aid, attempting life-saving measures. EMS was notified; however, efforts to […]

On Monday, four individuals pleaded guilty to minor sexual exploitation, with two others facing similar charges. Evidence of child pornography was found at the offenders’ residences, according to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. Ronnie Kelley and Terry Belk each faced a third-degree charge of minor sexual exploitation. Belk negotiated a four-year plea sentence and lifetime sex offender registry, court records […]

According to jail records, Damien Ruben Batchelder, 21, was arrested by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, April 5. He was issued multiple warrants for various charges including breach of peace – aggravated in nature, malicious injury to real property, and discharging firearms into a dwelling. Should he be released from custody, he will be required to wear an […]

Unless you have missed something, no doubt you are aware of the solar eclipse today. Channel 7 Meteorologist Daniel Bickford from the 24/7 Weather Team has all you need to know about this afternoon’s viewing… Even if clouds are in the way, it is NOT safe to snag a peak of the Sun! The best way to view is either […]

Westminster is set to welcome a new Chief of Police, Fred Miller, a seasoned officer from the Greenville Sheriff’s Office, should he accept the job. The offer was extended by City Administrator, Kevin Bronson… The current acting chief, Caitlyn Pope, who also applied for the position, will remain as the second-in-command. Bronson anticipates a productive working relationship between Miller and […]

The City of Seneca is holding a regularly scheduled council meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The public is invited to comment, with a sign-in sheet available and a five-minute limit per person. Several ordinances are up for final reading, including the Community Facilities District Ordinance, the annexation and rezoning of property […]

Residents of the Millbrook subdivision near Seneca are facing a bear issue. The bear has been seen tipping over trash cans, with at least one video capturing its nocturnal activities. To discourage the bear from staying in the area, residents are advised to remove bird feeders, limit outdoor pet food, and secure trash containers until collection day. The animal in […]

According to the SCHP, a pedestrian was hit and killed on I-85 Saturday night in Anderson County. Lance Corporal Lena Butler has more… The Anderson County Coroner’s Office identified the pedestrian as 40-year-old Joshua Jacobie Andrews, of Greenville.

The City of Westminster is set to hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:00pm, where they will honor significant community contributions, including the West-Oak Warrior Wrestling team’s state championship and the retirement of Pat Burton after 18 years of service. The council will also address routine business, such as approving minutes from previous meetings and considering […]