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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is investigation a shooting that occurred at an address in the Seneca area that left one person dead. A deputy responded to an address on Lands End Road during the early morning hours Wednesday in regards to a shooting incident. When deputies arrived, they discovered a male subject lying inside the residence with a gunshot […]

Santee Cooper has approved a $3 million loan to the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) for a 50,000-square-foot industrial speculative building to help Oconee County attract new businesses and jobs. The loan was approved through the Santee Cooper Economic Development Loan Program. The spec building will be located within the Golden Corner Commerce Park, which is just two miles off Interstate […]

After 32-years serving as Seneca City Attorney Mike Smith performed his final duty Tuesday night by swearing in the newly elected city council members. “It has been a great experience. The city has grown and changed a lot and of course we have had some problems but by in large it has been a really good experience and I’m honored […]

The City of Seneca held a swearing in ceremony and reception for the newly elected council last night ahead of their regular monthly meeting. Newly elected W.C. Honeycutt Jr. took the oath of office along with incumbents; Scott Durham, Denise Rozman and Joel Ward. Then during the March meeting, the council reappointed the City Attorney, Municipal Judge, Associate Judge, Clerk/Treasurer […]

As this school year winds down, administrators in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) are busy preparing for next year and that means hiring new employees. Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Earnestine Williams says they are looking to fill several positions. “It is definitely a busy time for us. We’re actually getting ready to send contracts […]

Do you have a child, or know of a child, who will be 4-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2018? If so, he or she may be eligible for 4K services in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC), explains Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland. “We are holding 4K registration and want to hear from those who might be interested. Please […]

The City of Westminster is looking for a new city attorney. In February, Derek Enderlin resigned the post and now the city is searching for his replacement, explains Westminster Mayor Brian Ramey. “I have made some phone calls to some of the more prominent attorneys in Oconee County and several judges just to try to get recommendations for an interim […]

Spring is a great time to watch athletics, with that in mind, the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) reminds the community about its Gold Card for seniors program, explains Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve Hanvey. “Community members who are 65 and older can come to the district office and get a Gold Card, which lets them […]

After just 13% of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s Seneca Municipal Election, the question of how to increase turnout is being raised. Oconee County Voter Registration and Elections Director Joy Scharich thinks moving elections to November might get more people to the polls. “There has been a push statewide, all counties are moving in that direction. Several years ago, […]