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A new prescribed burn is scheduled for today in the Mountain Rest area. Kyle Errecart, a spokesman for the U.S. Forest Service, reports that the burn will cover 393 acres, encompassing Presbyterian Lake, Highway 290, and the Cedar Creek Rifle Range Road.

The Clemson University Police Department has reported that DeMonte Capehart, a defensive tackle for Clemson, is facing charges stemming from a recent traffic stop. The incident began when officers reportedly noticed Capehart’s vehicle spinning its tires and speeding on Heisman Street, then onto Williamson Road. The officers said they followed the vehicle, observing it spin its tires once more while […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Lydia Clegg, a 16-year-old who had previously run away from home, has been safely located. Clegg was reported missing after she failed to board the school bus at the end of the school day on Feb. 15. She was last spotted at two different locations in the Seneca area. One location was […]

The Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) is set to conduct a public hearing in the early part of next month. The purpose of this hearing is to gather public opinions on the proposed sewer rates for the areas around Fair Play and the I-85 corridor. This hearing is scheduled for 4 PM on Monday, March 4, and will take […]

The School District of Oconee County and the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce are highlighting an upcoming meeting focused on “NIL” — Name, Image, and Likeness. This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 22, at 6:30 pm at the Hamilton Career and Technology Center. Clemson University Athletic Department will be discussing how the NIL works, rules, recommendations and how to […]

The Seneca City Museums are hosting an art exhibition, “Spectrum Unleashed: Black and White Stories, Colorful Journeys,” at the Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum from February 17 to March 31, 2024. The exhibition features 28 works by Livingston Winston Thomas, Jr., and is part of the Black History celebration. It also includes “The Village People,” a vintage doll collection by […]

Saturday morning in Oconee County, a house fire led to a child being airlifted to a burn center, as reported by the Townville Volunteer Fire Department. Fire crews were dispatched to a residence near Coneross Point on West-Oak Highway around 1:30 a.m. Upon their arrival, a four-member crew discovered a severe fire emanating from the front of the house. Searches […]

According to Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis, an autopsy was performed Friday on the 64-year-old Westminster woman, found deceased inside her vehicle in Lake Hartwell on Thursday morning.  Her vehicle, a 2014 Hyundai Sonata sedan, was discovered submerged in approximately 7 to 7.5 feet of water at approximately 10:45 am by a fisherman from Georgia.  Her pet dog, “Taz” was […]

State Senator Thomas Alexander, who represents Oconee-Pickens in the legislature, was honored today by local economic development stakeholders. At a luncheon held at Keowee Key, the board and executive committee of the Oconee Economic Alliance presented Alexander with a large glass sculpture, acknowledging his significant contributions to economic development. Alexander’s wife, Linda, graciously accepted the award on his behalf. Oconee […]

Oconee Humane Society joins Pet Supplies Plus in Seneca for an adoption event Saturday., February 17, from Noon until 3pm. Amazing dogs and cats will be sharing the love in hopes of finding a forever home.  All pets are spay/neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and ready to bring joy to any household.  Check out all the adoptable pets […]