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Clemson University’s Physics and Astronomy Department is hosting a solar eclipse viewing event on April 8, from 12-4 p.m. at 140 Delta Epsilon Court. Peak viewing is just after 3 p.m. Activities include liquid nitrogen ice cream, DIY pinhole cameras, presentations on eclipse science, and live streaming of the eclipse’s peak. Eclipse glasses will be provided.

UPDATE: The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is happy to report that 14-year-old Paisley June Marie Lawton has been located and is safe.    (Walhalla, SC) ————————————-The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in locating a missing teenage girl. 14-year-old Paisley June Marie Lawton of West Union was reported missing to the Sheriff’s Office by a family […]

On Thursday afternoon, a severe multi-vehicle collision occurred near the intersection of Welcome Road and Highway 29 in Anderson. The accident involved seven vehicles, including an overturned cement truck, which spilled liquid cement at the scene. A child, critically injured in the incident, was airlifted to the hospital.  Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway with the SCHP has more…

Pickens County has implemented new unified standards for residential construction. The ordinance, effective from April, includes a six-month moratorium on townhomes, RV parks, and apartment buildings. The council will continue discussions on these housing types. The moratorium, which initially targeted townhomes, was expanded to include apartments, RV parks, tiny homes, and condominiums. Councilman Wilson noted that residents are already using […]

Jim Juras, a mural artist, has his work displayed across Oconee and Pickens County. His murals are found in Patriot’s Hall, The Scoop, and even Dabo Swinney’s restaurant. His latest mural in Seneca features children playing and a girl blowing bubbles. Juras uses a grid method to transfer his designs onto walls. He enjoys the challenge of creating different compositions […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a second skunk found near Boat Ramp Road and S Union Road in Westminster, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Two dogs were re-exposed and have been quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. […]

The West Union Police Department has recently expanded its jurisdiction to include both sides of the local railroad track, spanning approximately three miles and extending about 100 feet from the track. This expansion, known as an annexation, was officially accepted by the Secretary of State’s office, according to Mayor Linda Oliver. She attributes the successful annexation to Police Sergeant Ben […]

A man was shot in the bathroom of a local fast-food restaurant Thursday afternoon. It happened around 1:30 pm, and there was a significant presence of police, fire and emergency responders at the Burger King Restaurant located at Hwy 123 and Radio Station Road, Seneca. Oconee County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer, Master Deputy Jimmy Watt, stated that the shooting appears […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces available spots in the Project Lifesaver program. This tracking program is for children with Autism or Down Syndrome and adults with Alzheimer’s who tend to wander. Eligibility requires Oconee County residency, with children attending local schools and adults not living in assisted or nursing care facilities. For appointments and eligibility discussions, contact Deputies Katrina […]

On Tuesday, a man was injured in the Sunset area along Ellenburg Creek Road, Pickens County, while mowing the lawn. The incident, which occurred around 2:30 p.m., involved a tree falling on him due to the wind. He was airlifted to the hospital for medical attention, but his current condition remains undisclosed.