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The City of Walhalla has announced the cancellation of this year’s Christmas Parade due to weather forecasts. They prioritize the safety of participants and spectators. However, they are preparing for a virtual parade instead. Additional details will be emailed to all registered entries, and the virtual parade is expected to be aired next weekend. They appreciate everyone’s continued support and […]

A three-day live nativity scene is set to begin tonight at the Eagle Nest Art Center, located at 4 Eagle Lane in Salem. This event is designed as a drive-thru experience, scheduled from 6 to 8 PM tonight and tomorrow night, December 8 and 9. The event will also take place on Sunday night, December 10, weather permitting. In Seneca, […]

The City of Clemson has been made aware of bear sightings in the Old Stone Church area over the past two or three weeks. Residents in the area have made SC Department of Natural Resources aware, and a trap has been set up at Old Stone Church Road and have cautioned that three bears may be in the area. The […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a bomb threat made Wednesday evening. The E-911/Communications Center received a call around 9:07pm from a business on Edinburgh Way near Seneca.  The caller, an employee of the business, stated that someone had called the business and said that a bomb would be going off in about 15 minutes.  The […]

Seneca Police investigated an alleged disturbance at a residence on S. Townville Street that occurred late Sunday night. A 42-year-old woman, identified as Felicia Patrice Harris, was charged with child cruelty. According to law enforcement records, a warrant was issued by the city judge, alleging that Harris, acting as the girl’s guardian, put the child at an unreasonable risk of […]

Neil Eugene Lopez, a 43-year-old man from Travelers Rest in Greenville County, was arrested by Seneca Police on Tuesday morning on charges of alleged identity fraud. An arrest warrant accuses Lopez of misappropriating property valued at over $10,000 for his own use while he was working as an office manager at a business on Eagles Nest Drive. Police said that […]

Oconee First Steps, in partnership with the United Way of Oconee, is addressing the issue of food insecurity among public school children in Oconee. They will provide lunch for children who are home during the Christmas holiday. The lunch service will be available from Monday to Thursday, December 18-21, at the Walhalla Library, Seneca’s Our Daily Bread, and the Westminster […]

At gatherings held Tuesday night in Walhalla, a series of significant decisions were made concerning the city’s fire department and the Oconee County Council. The fire department reaffirmed its dedication to answering fire calls within a 5-mile unincorporated radius of the corporate limits. This commitment was endorsed by the fire committee, under the leadership of Sarai Melendez, who unanimously voted […]

The Oconee Humane Society is hosting a live fundraiser on Wednesday, December 13th from 10:00am until 1:00pm in collaboration with Jordan’s Way, a foundation dedicated to helping shelter animals. The event, which will be held at the shelter and streamed live on Facebook, will feature games and challenges hosted by Jordan’s Way founder, Kris Rotonda. Kris, the founder of Jordan’s […]

$6.2 million investment will create 24 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Additive Plastics Group, LLC (APG), a premier manufacturer of color and additive concentrates, specialty compounds and custom engineered products, today announced it is expanding in Anderson County. The $6.2 million investment will create 24 new jobs. APG’s industry experience, manufacturing strength and creative solutions allow the company to offer […]