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To help holiday travelers, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the 4th of July holiday travel period. These restrictions will be in place from 6am Friday, June 29, until 10pm Sunday, July 8. Motorists may keep up with travel conditions by using SCDOT’s 511 system, which provides real-time […]

Rumors abound in Seneca about a QT or Quick Trip and Starbucks locating businesses in the city. Oconee Economic Alliance Executive Director Richard Blackwell says he knows that QT has been looking at locations inside the city limits. “OT is one that we have directly talked to probably about four years ago when we started interacting with their real estate […]

While most Americans enjoy Independence Day celebrations, animal shelters across the country begin preparing for an extremely busy time. More pets go missing on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. This means July 5, is often the busiest day for most animal shelters. While fireworks may be fun for people to watch, they terrify pets, […]

Wednesday is our nation’s Independence Day and with that in mind, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is offering some safety tips. According to AAA Carolinas, more than 661,500 South Carolinians will be traveling 50 miles or more away from home during the holiday, with 609,580 of those traveling to their destinations by vehicle. AAA Carolinas also expects that Tuesday will […]

Oconee County is known as the “Golden Corner” because of its climate, its lakes and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Oconee County offers several outdoor activities to enjoy like biking, boating, whitewater rafting, paddling, fishing, hiking, camping and golfing. Before you start enjoying the great outdoors, Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley says make and take an emergency […]

Seven roads in Oconee County are included in the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (DOT) second year of a ten year plan to address aging roads and bridges. The state has earmarked $4.8 million for the seven Oconee County projects, which include two on Highway 11 in the vicinity of Walhalla and West Union. The largest project to be addressed […]

Everyone is invited to the City of Seneca’s 4th of July Celebration at Gignilliat Field. This is a free event starting at 6pm. The city announces that Stone Echo and Funk Factory will perform prior to the award winning fireworks show at sunset. Gignilliat Field is located at 621 North Townville Street in Seneca.

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the nineteenth “Operation Infinity” drug sweep round-up. The Sheriff’s Office began the operation officially on June 4. This latest roundup sought 21 subjects wanted on a variety of drug charges involving distribution methamphetamine, heroin, and prescription drugs while some of the subjects had unlawful neglect of a child charges obtained against them and […]

The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) announces the registration date for the upcoming 2018-19 academic year. Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland gives details. “Registration will open up for parents and students on July 11. So, we do encourage them to get their information in the computer system prior to going to their schools for registration.” To learn […]

On Thursday, June 28, the Oconee County Board of Canvassers certified that all proper procedures for canvassing votes in the Republican Primary Runoff Election have been followed and written confirmation has been received from the Oconee County Election Commission of the same, so the vote in Oconee County is now certified. Results of the Republican Primary Runoff in Oconee County […]