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The Board of Commissioners Meeting of the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) is scheduled for February 5, 2024, at 4:00pm. The meeting will commence with the swearing in of Timothy Scott Moulder as the new commissioner for Seat 2 Seneca. The board will then enter an executive session to receive legal advice on the authority for issuing bonds. The […]

Washington, D.C. — To ensure gun owners and the firearms industry have access to delivery services through the United States Postal Service (USPS), which enables us to exercise our right to keep and bear arms, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) introduced the “Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act” and issued the following statement: “Common carriers and commercial airlines safely transport handguns and ammunition […]

Two individuals, Donovan Williford, 27, and Chianna Burgos, 22, were recently arrested following a kidnapping and shooting incident on Wednesday, January 31. The victim was found with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and is expected to recover fully. The suspects reportedly assaulted the victim at a Dunhill Drive residence in Anderson County, bound him, and transported him to a QT on […]

A fire in the basement of Pratt Hall at Anderson University displaced nearly 50 students on Wednesday night. The fire, which started in the laundry room, was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. The University is grateful for the students’ composure and the cooperation between officials and first responders. Remediation efforts are ongoing, and a thorough investigation into the incident […]

Christy Hubbard is excited to announce her candidacy for re-election as the Oconee County Auditor, representing the Republican party, with filing opening on March 16, 2024. She expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve the people of Oconee County as their Auditor. “It has been my great honor to serve the people of Oconee County as your Auditor. I […]

The Oconee County Parks, Recreation & Tourism (PRT) Commission announce that Accommodations Tax (ATAX) grant applications will be accepted until Thursday, February 15, 2024, by 3pm. ATAX Application guides may be requested through the PRT office at 888-1488 and are available online at www.oconeesc.com. All applications must be received by the PRT office at South Cove County Park or at […]

The Hart County (GA) Sheriff’s Office has reported that a man was charged in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched to Sunset Circle around 3:40 p.m., where they discovered a man lying in a ditch. The injured man was subsequently transported to AnMed Medical Center in Anderson for treatment. Upon investigation, it was […]

Seneca City Council met Tuesday for a work session and were brought up to speed on the city’s arbitration with FEMA to recoup funds lost after the April 2020 Tornado, according to City Administrator Scott Moulder…

WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches, sold at Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores in the Carolinas, have been linked to lead poisoning in children, according to DHEC. Despite a recall by the FDA, the product’s 14-month shelf life has led to ongoing availability and consumption. The CDC has received 404 case reports from 43 states since January 26. Symptoms […]

On Saturday morning, an interdenominational event will take place at the College Street Baptist Church in Walhalla, aimed at combating global hunger. Donna Manley Pankratz, a member of the Walhalla Presbyterian Church, has announced a partnership with the Church of the Ascension in Seneca for this cause. They anticipate the participation of around 100 volunteers who will assemble meals for […]