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In a recent fundraiser by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, a custom Fire Pit and patio set, valued at $9,000, was raffled. The items, donated by Groundscapes of Oconee and other suppliers, were won by Bryan King of Westminster. The event successfully raised $9,219.66 for Corporal Lucas Watts and his family.

A month ago today, on February 5, a tragic accident occurred in Elberton, resulting in the death of three individuals and injuries to four others, as reported by the Elbert County Coroner’s Office. The collision, which took place around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Jones Ferry Road and Athens Highway, involved two vehicles. At the scene, 33-year-old Breanna Parham […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has made significant progress in its first drug round-up of 2024, which began on February 20th. A total of 41 arrest warrants were issued for 27 individuals, with 19 of them already arrested. Among the arrested are Katlyn Alexus McMahan, a 24-year-old from Seneca, charged with possession of methamphetamine and contraband in a detention center; […]

The sewer commissioners of Oconee are open to a proposal from a developer to contribute capital instead of paying impact fees. This arrangement will lead to the construction of numerous new apartment-style residences along the Hwy 123 Seneca-Clemson corridor, near the SC 93 university turnoff. Chris Eleazer, the Executive Director of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority, expressed his approval of […]

Daylight Saving Time, which provides extra light in the evenings, is advantageous. However, AAA, the motor club, cautions that the darker mornings and the reduction of an hour’s sleep can result in drowsy driving. It is estimated that drowsy driving contributes to approximately ten times the number of traffic fatalities than what conventional crash data suggests. Remember, this Sunday, March […]

The Betty B. Watkins Seed Library is officially restocked with seeds for the 2024 spring planting season.  Residents of Oconee County can pick up free seeds during operating hours at the permanent locations at the Westminster Library at 112 W. North Avenue in Westminster, or at the Oconee History Museum at 123 Browns Square Dr. in Walhalla. To help reach […]

The city is closely monitoring a neighborhood in Clemson, which is situated between two streams near Issaquena Trail, in an effort to address recurring flooding incidents. The issue of flooding in the Dellwood neighborhood was discussed during the “Conversation with Council” meeting in February. The city has recognized the problem and assigned its stormwater division to oversee the situation. However, […]

A controlled burn is set to commence today at Noon in Oconee County, situated just to the west of Highway 76, near the intersection of Orchard Road and Woodall Shoals Road. The U.S. Forest Service will be utilizing a helicopter as part of the day’s proceedings. It is anticipated that smoke will be noticeable in the vicinity.

A fatal single-vehicle accident occurred on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of one individual. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reports that the incident took place shortly before noon on Dobbins Bridge Road, near Sugar Pine Road, approximately 4.7 miles west of Anderson. The vehicle involved, a 2001 BMW sedan, was traveling on Dobbins Bridge Road when the driver lost […]

On March 1st, 2024, at 2:39 PM, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting incident on the 200 block of Georgetown Road in Easley, South Carolina. Upon their arrival, deputies found an adult male with a gunshot wound. The victim was promptly transported to Prisma Health in Greenville for treatment. At the scene, deputies identified a second adult […]