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More than 1,050 people were killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2016 during the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That is an average of 10 people per day, a 14% increase compared to the rest of the year, according to data analyzed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. As school lets […]

In their continuing efforts to educate and inform citizens and to prevent them from becoming victims of scams, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office releases the June 2018 Scams Update. The Sheriff’s Office received word from a citizen who informed the deputy that they received a call from someone claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office who informed the citizen that […]

More and more banners are now flying in the county promoting the Golden Corner’s 150th anniversary. Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley says motorists should now be able to spot a banner throughout the county. “The #CelebrateOconeeSC banner with the 150th on their and the sesquicentennial logo, we basically donated those to the cities and I think […]

Two new business incentive programs in the City of Seneca could be approved next month. Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander says that the business development incentive program and the commercial building improvement program are scheduled for discussion soon. “We have second reading coming up, hopefully, in July at our regular meeting. That is the plan for right now, but we are […]

The South Carolina State Election Commission announces the 2018 Primary Election Night Results Page. On June 12, voters in South Carolina cast ballots for statewide offices, including governor. Results will be posted on the website as the South Carolina State Election Commission receives them from county election offices beginning after 7pm on June 12. To see the results of the […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested three subjects Tuesday afternoon after the execution of a search warrant. Agents from the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, along with members of the Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and deputies from the Civil and Warrants Division served the search warrant at 641 Lands End Road in the Seneca area. The search warrant covered the basement […]

Ahead on the June 12th Primary Elections, the South Carolina Elections Commission releases common questions and there answers. Q. What candidates or offices are on the ballot today? A. The candidates and offices on a particular ballot will differ depending on the county and districts in which you reside and the primary in which you’re voting (Democratic or Republican). To […]

AmeriCorps is seeking new members in the Upstate of South Carolina. AmeriCorps members assist low-wealth individuals in becoming part of the cycle of success, where children start school prepared to learn and go on to graduate. Well-educated graduates find good jobs and create stable homes, and children from stable homes continue the cycle because they start school on track and […]