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For the second year in a row, the Oconee County Public Library is offering South Carolina State Park Passports for check out. These passes allow FREE entry for one vehicle into any of the 47 state parks in South Carolina. Oconee County has three state parks: Oconee, Lake Hartwell, and Devil’s Fork on Lake Jocassee. Adult cardholders whose accounts are […]

Seneca Police, Fire and Prisma Health EMS all responded Saturday morning to a multi-vehicle accident near Ingle’s at the East End intersection. When emergency crews arrived on scene, they said they found four cars involved with one vehicle upside down and on top of two others. The driver of the upside down vehicle was trapped, and according to investigators, was […]

Duke Energy – Poll Takers The Oconee County Sheriff’s office has been made aware of a scam involving a door to door poll taker, claiming to be employed with Duke Energy. A spokesman from Duke Energy stated that they are not conducting any polls. Residents should be aware of anyone coming to their door without verifying their identity or have […]

The Blood Connection has teamed up with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office to host a blood drive on Monday, March 8 from 1-6 in front of the Law Enforcement Center at 300 South Church Street in Walhalla. Keep in mind that face coverings are required while donating. After every completed donation, all donors will be screened for COVID-19 Antibodies. All […]

If you haven’t seen the giant American Flag flying over Seneca Industrial Park off Shiloh Road near the Utica community, then you have not seen one of the largest flags in the Upstate. Mayor Dan Alexander said that in the near future he’d like to see a second 40’x60′ star spangled banner also towering 100 feet above Seneca…

Following the recent retirement of Gentry Hawk, Captain Jeremy Chapman was named director of the Oconee County Detention Center. He began his new job two weeks ago, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Another change in personnel has been announced by Sheriff Crenshaw, as well. David Smith has been promoted to Captain over Criminal Investigations and Community Services. His promotion was […]

The USFS will be conducting a 650 acre burn off of Cedar Creek Rd and Rich Mtn. Rd today. Smoke may be visible from afar but limited impacts due to good dispersion. The objectives for todays burn are for Threatened and Endangered plant species as well as fuels reduction.

Oconee County Animal Control and Oconee Humane Society partnered to find a home for the largest “dog” to ever enter the shelter.     Mack, a two-year-old shelter resident, is heading to his new home thanks to Last Chance Animal Rescue.  The South Hampton, NY-based rescue group, a consistent partner in saving the lives of many Oconee County pets, knew right away […]

The School District of Oconee County opened several applications for the 2021-2022 school year on Monday, March 1, 2021. Families may visit the district website to access the applications for School Choice, Virtual Academy, and Kindergarten Pre-Registration. School Choice – Families who wish for their child to attend a school other than the one they are zoned for must complete […]