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On Saturday night, an unfortunate incident occurred on Lake Jocassee where two kayaks capsized around 6:30 p.m. One of the kayakers was rescued and is reported to be in good health. However, the search for the second kayaker, who went missing, ended on Monday afternoon at approximately 1:15 pm. The body of the missing kayaker, identified as Joshua A. Morales, […]

Seneca City Council meets Tuesday night at 6:00pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Dan Alexander will recap the recent fire incident at Clemson Ridge Apartments and recognize the commendable efforts of the police officers and firemen involved. He will also issue proclamations for Pastor Ted & Vera Edgar, Pregnancy & Infant Loss, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Disability Employment […]

28-year-old Jason Yamill Reyes was arrested on Saturday by Seneca Police. He is charged with driving under suspension and criminal domestic violence, high & aggravated. He remains in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center with a surety bond amount totaling $150,647.50.

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has made an additional arrest in their 2023 drug round-up, resulting in a total of 13 arrests out of 26 subjects with arrest warrants. Rebecca Lynne Lance, 37, from Westminster, SC, was arrested on October 5th for distribution of Fentanyl and an outstanding Magistrates Bench Warrant. She is currently in jail with a $25,000 surety […]

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has made a public statement regarding the escalating conflict in Israel. He expressed unwavering support for Israel in the face of what he described as an unjust invasion and attack by Hamas. Senator Graham called for a robust Israeli response aimed at dismantling Hamas, rather than merely containing it. He further speculated that the aggression by Hamas […]

The Clemson University Board of Trustees has approved the construction of a new multi-level parking garage on campus. The garage, located near the newly aligned Williamson Road to the east and Perimeter Road to the south, will be available for use by alumni, visitors, athletic functions, and prospective students on campus tours. Construction is set to begin in June 2025 […]

Emergency management officials in Oconee County are currently conducting a search for a missing kayaker following an incident on Saturday night. Two kayaks reportedly overturned on Lake Jocassee around 6:30 p.m. One of the kayakers was rescued and is reported to be in good condition. However, the other kayaker is still missing. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and the North […]

Seneca Police have charged Brittney Grace Hawkey, age 35 of Seneca, with several offenses, including Trafficking cocaine, First-time possession of cocaine, First-time possession of another controlled substance in schedule I to V, and Possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Hawkey was apprehended after officers executed a search warrant last Thursday at her residence on Lindsay Road. Hawkey remains […]

Highway patrol officers confirmed a fatal accident in Oakway Friday morning. The individual who passed away was in a car involved in an accident on SC 24 with a pickup truck. The incident was reported at 9:40am Friday morning. Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway has more… Nijaelean “Jay” Hackney, 23, of Seneca, died in the head-on car crash, according to officials. […]

COLUMBIA—With forecasts calling for low relative humidity and elevated wind speeds across the state this weekend, the South Carolina Forestry Commission is encouraging the public to exercise the utmost vigilance when conducting outdoor burns of any kind. These conditions create a greater-than-average potential for outdoor fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer – and more of our firefighting […]