Category: News

The South Carolina Forestry Commission lifted the Red Flag Fire Alert issued Saturday, effective 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, as strong winds and low humidity have eased, lowering wildfire risks despite dry fuels. The alert had warned against outdoor burning due to gusty conditions that could spread fires rapidly. Officials still urge caution: notify the agency before burning outside […]

Pickens County deputies and SLED responded to Hollingsworth Drive Saturday around 9:10 p.m. after concerns arose involving an individual known to the Sheriff’s Office from a prior church incident. Initial information suggested a possible hostage situation, prompting a significant law enforcement presence and tactical resources. After overnight reassessment, interviews, and consultation with mental health professionals, officials determined no hostage was […]

The Westminster City Council will hold its January meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the fire department, during which it will enter executive session to receive legal advice on two contractual matters: one related to the ongoing investigation into the recent cyber-attack, and the other concerning the city’s wholesale electric power supplier, the Piedmont Municipal […]

The Seneca City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 221 E. North 1st Street, Seneca. The council will hold the final reading of Ordinance 2025-19 to rezone property on Old Salem Road from PD-U to PD-C. City Administrator Scott Moulder will provide city updates, […]

The Oconee County School District Board of Trustees will hold its regular January meeting tonight, followed by a private closed session tomorrow to conduct final interviews with the three remaining candidates for superintendent—one woman and two men. The pre-meeting agenda includes the option for trustees to take action immediately following the executive session.  

(Walhalla, SC) ————————————-Investigators with the Fraud Unit of the Criminal Investigations Bureau of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office are currently conducting an investigation into an Upstate business after allegations were made of Obtaining Goods under False Pretense. On January 5th of this year, a Deputy from the Uniform Patrol Bureau took a report from a citizen in reference to seven […]

The Corinth-Shiloh Fire Department is hosting a “Chief & Chili” meet and greet to welcome new Fire Chief Dave Scheuerer, inviting the public to shake hands, enjoy a free bowl of chili while supplies last, and spend time with volunteers before the January 15 commission meeting. The event, open to neighbors, families, and friends, will take place on January 15 […]

A federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU of South Carolina against Clemson University and several trustees on behalf of former assistant professor Dr. Joshua Bregy has been settled, with U.S. District Judge Jacquelyn D. Austin dismissing the case without prejudice or costs after the parties reached an agreement. The suit, filed in October 2025, stemmed from Bregy’s termination over a […]

Pamela Brooke Schronce, owner of the Upstate boutique Thomas and Turner and already facing scam-related charges in two counties, was arrested again Wednesday morning by the Easley Police Department on a charge of obtaining money or property under false tokens or letters valued at less than $2,000. She was booked at 8:28 a.m. and released about an hour later on […]