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Around 9:15am Monday morning, Seneca Police, Fire and EMS responded to the Bank of America location at North Radio Station Road and Sandifer Blvd/US-123. Apparently, a vehicle crashed into the brick facade of the building. Seneca Fire Chief Richie Caudill has more…

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public help in investigating the theft of a black 30-foot Triple R Goose Neck Trailer, valued at approximately $36,000, which was stolen from a location in Longcreek between 5:30 p.m. on December 20, 2025, and 6:45 a.m. on December 21, 2025. The trailer features a wooden floor and an aluminum box at the […]

Former state lawmaker Stewart Jones from Laurens County completed his second day as Oconee County’s new administrator on Tuesday. Jones was warmly welcomed that evening when Council Chairman Matthew Durham introduced him during the county council’s 2026 organizational meeting. Jones, who previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives and on the Laurens County Council, began his role on […]

City officials, including former Mayor Bill Whitmire and City Administrator Celia Myers, marked a symbolic groundbreaking Wednesday afternoon for Walhalla’s first new police headquarters in seven decades, ending the department’s long stay in overcrowded facilities at Main and North College streets… The project, led by contractor JM Cope with Andrew Cope forecasting completion next year, will place the station at […]

The Clemson City Council convened its regular meeting on December 15, 2025, at City Hall, where it honored Benjie McGill with a proclamation for his 45 years of service, observed Arbor Day, administered oaths to new police officers, and approved minutes from December 1 amid a public comment session. The council discussed a proposed contract with Favor Upstate for opioid […]

In response to prolonged below-freezing temperatures, a temporary warming shelter will open at the Seneca Church of God of Prophecy, located at 1016 Overbrook Drive in Seneca, South Carolina, welcoming men, women, and children (no pets allowed) seeking refuge from the cold; it will operate from 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, until 8:00 a.m. the next day, and reopen […]

Seneca, SC — The Corinth-Shiloh Fire Department is proud to announce the appointment of Chief David (Dave) Scheuerer as the department’s first paid Fire Chief, effective January 1, 2026. This historic milestone reflects the department’s commitment to strengthening emergency services, enhancing operational effectiveness, and supporting the long-term safety of the community. Chief Scheuerer joins the department with more than 25 […]

The Knights of Columbus Council 6884 has once again stepped up to help local families by donating new children’s winter coats to those in need throughout Oconee County. Coats will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office (300 S Church St, Walhalla) from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 2 through Friday, December […]

Wreaths Across America events are scheduled in Oconee County for Saturday, December 13, 2025, as local chapters join the national effort to place remembrance wreaths on veterans’ graves. In Seneca, wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves at Wolf Stake Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt. View Cemetery, and Oak Grove Cemetery. At a recent meeting, Seneca City Council approved a donation […]