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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, Oconee County Emergency Services, the School District of Oconee County, Oconee County Government, the Seneca Fire Department, the Seneca Police Department, and Prisma Health, along with other safety agencies in Oconee County will be conducting an Active Attack Drill on Wednesday, October 11th. The drill will take place at Seneca High School. The drill is […]

The organization Partners for Progress is hosting a meet-and-greet for the 11 candidates running for elective offices in Walhalla. This includes two mayoral candidates and nine city council candidates. The event is an opportunity for voters to get information and will be held at 6:30 PM on Monday at the Depot.

This Saturday, Lake Jocassee will be the venue for kayak and stand-up paddle races. The weather forecast suggests favorable conditions with a sunny sky and temperatures around 70 degrees. The competition, part of the Southeast Paddle Sports Championship Series, is open to all non-motorized watercraft including kayaks, canoes, surf skis, and paddleboards. There are categories for both adults and youth […]

Jim Mann, the Oconee Republicans’ chairman, has pledged that their town hall meeting will occur next week on Tuesday, October 10. The plan for this meeting has been in the works for months but has been embroiled in controversy over the number of county council members who will choose to attend. The debate has focused on whether such a gathering […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office kicked off their Faith and Blue Weekend last night with a community meal at the Law Enforcement Center, and there was quite a crowd that showed up for the free food, and the fellowship. Master Deputy Jimmy Watt said the Sheriff’s Office is looking forward to a lot of activities for the Faith and Blue […]

The Anderson County Coroner’s Office is currently investigating the death of a three-month-old infant. The infant was discovered around 11:20 a.m. on Joe Dyar Road on Wednesday, October 4. An autopsy has been scheduled to aid in the investigation. As of now, this is all the information available.

In honor of “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” this October, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is organizing a donation drive for Safe Harbor. The drive is being coordinated by the Sheriff’s Office’s Victim’s Advocates, Deputy Katrina Carter and Deputy Sonia Royal. A display table has been set up in the main lobby of the Sheriff’s Office at 300 S. Church Street, […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of a 16-year-old male near Wren High School on Wednesday. The suspect, a student at the Renaissance Academy, was on a bus en route to Wren High School for specialized instruction. Upon his arrival at the school, deputies detained him and discovered a stolen loaded 9mm handgun in his book bag […]

GarCon Construction, a contractor for the city of Clemson, has initiated work on the wastewater system in various neighborhoods. This project is a precursor to more extensive repairs to the water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure in these areas. The work involves “point” repairs, which are aimed at removing obstructions in the main sewer lines located on Riggs Drive, Poole Lane, […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has announced additional arrests as part of its second drug round-up of 2023. Arrest warrants were issued for 26 individuals based on controlled purchases of narcotics, including Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Prescription Medication, by undercover operatives. As of 2pm on Wednesday, 12 individuals had been arrested or were already in custody. The […]