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Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office seek the public’s help in its investigation into two recent and separate burglaries and larcenies that occurred at a Longcreek business, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “Deputies from the Uniform Patrol Division responded to Dixie Aluminum the mornings of Aug. 4, and Aug. 20, respectively in regards to […]

The Oconee County Detention Center announces some recent management changes. After 40 years with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, Captain Steve Pruitt retired Friday, Aug. 10, as director of the detention center. His career included time as chief deputy during James Singleton’s years as sheriff. Succeeding Pruitt as director is Captain Gentry Hawk, who was the former lieutenant in investigations, […]

A VIP or Volunteer Improve Preserve Day is scheduled at Devils Fork State Park on Sept. 8, from 9am to noon. In conjunction with the SC Annual Beach Sweep, River Sweep Day and National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event, the Friends of Jocassee (FOJ) sponsor the 8th Annual Friends of Jocassee VIP Cleanup Day for Devils Fork State Park and […]

Bring your best home canned items to enter the Canning Competition at Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair. The competition will be held in the following categories: Jellies, Vegetables, Relishes and Sauces, Jams and Marmalades, Preserves, Fruits, Pickles–Cucumber, Pickles–non cucumber, and Soups. Entries must be delivered to the fair grounds on Sunday, Sept. 23, from 2-4pm. Early entries may be dropped off […]

A new hotel is coming to the City of Seneca. A Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites is planned for Bypass 123 next to Applebee’s. Grading on the site is now underway. The plans call for 102 rooms and 1,300 square feet of meeting space. The Marriott will also feature an outdoor pool and bars both inside and outside the hotel. […]

The Seneca Planning Commission is proposing to add 29 acres to the city limits, explains Planning and Community Development Director Ed Halbig. “The first request was for additions to a 69 acre property over on the west side of town adjacent to South Cove Road. There were four pieces that were being added to that property and the board recommended […]

On the first day of school, the School District of Oconee County welcomed over 10,000 students. Monday’s first day enrollment was 10,258. Oconee County Schools Associate Superintendent of Administration Steve Hanvey projects by week’s end the total enrollment will jump by 270 students, to roughly 10,528. Walhalla High School has the district’s highest enrollment at 1,123 students. Walhalla Middle School […]

This year the South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair celebrates its tenth anniversary, Sept. 25-29, with a new location at the FARM Center on Highway 123 across from Ag Pro. There is still time to be a sponsor, says Melinda Harbin, Secretary of the South Carolina Foothills Heritage Fair Board. “We will entertain anybody that wants to come and partner with […]

It was a good start to the new school year this morning in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC). Everything went according to plan, says Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland. “Well, I’ve talked to many of our principals and they have reported a very smooth opening that transportation went well and students are ready to get back. […]