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In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Independence Day holiday, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will once again be conducting courtesy boat inspections at certain public boat landings around the state. The 4th of July weekend is the year’s busiest weekend on state waters, and officers want to do everything […]

There is no need for the City of Seneca to change the locks when long time City Administrator Greg Dietterick retires on Friday. That’s because at their meeting Tuesday night, the Seneca City Council presented him with a key to the city, tells Mayor Dan Alexander. “The city council gave Greg a key to the city and it is pretty […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces the completion of their first annual Football Camp, tells Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “The camp was held last week at Seneca High School starting on Wednesday and concluding Friday. 40 kids, made up from rising 6th graders plus 7th and 8th graders, were invited to be part of the camp, with 33 kids […]

The South Carolina Election Commission announces unofficial results of Tuesday’s Republican Primary Runoff. In the race for Governor, Henry McMaster received 183,820 votes or 54% to John Warren’s 158,921 votes or 46%. In the Attorney General race, Alan Wilson captured 212,983 votes or 65% to Todd Atwater’s 114,817 votes or 35%. These are still unofficial results and will be canvassed […]

Now that school is out for the summer, families will be spending time outdoors enjoying the mountains and lakes of the Golden Corner of South Carolina. If you plan to explore hiking trails this summer, follow these safety tips encourages Oconee County Emergency Services Deputy Chief of Emergency Management and Special Operations Scott Krein. “When hiking, we always want people […]

The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) announces an election is scheduled for Nov. 6, 2018 in order to fill seats representing District I and III on the Board of Trustees. These are four-year terms that will begin in November of 2018 and end in November of 2022. The election will be advertised by the Oconee County Election Commission 60 […]

Each year in the United States of America, over 4,000 children ages 19 and under are seen in emergency rooms for injuries from near drowning events. Swimming pools are the most common site for a drowning to occur among children ages 4 and under. Daby Snipes with Safe Kids Upstate offers these pool safety tips to ensure children are staying […]

Strong thunderstorms Sunday night broke several poles on the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative system causing power outages to 5,500 of its members. All employees were called in to assist with the repairs. Terry Ballenger, Vice President of Communications at Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, gives an update on power restoration in the Upstate of South Carolina. “I’m sure as the folks […]

An autopsy was performed Sunday, June 24, on the body of 84-year-old Basil Bibb of Westminster, who died at the scene of a single-vehicle collision Saturday afternoon. This collision occurred on the Greenfield Road. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis reports that Mr. Bibb died from positional asphyxia due to the motor vehicle collision. Contributing to his death and most likely […]