Category: News

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man late Monday evening on breach of trust charges. A deputy responded to an address on Meadow Lark Drive in Westminster Monday evening and spoke with a family member of the victim. The deputy was told that the victim’s vehicle, a 1998 Honda Accord, had been missing since July 27. The victim […]

On Friday, Aug. 12, West-Oak High School hosts Warriorama from 6-8pm. All West-Oak area attendance students and community members are invited. Fall High School athletes and all Westminster recreation department athletes will be recognized at the event. There will be bouncy houses, games, and refreshments provided by West-Oak High School, West-Oak Middle School, Westminster Elementary, Orchard Park Elementary, and Fair-Oak […]

The Walhalla Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the School District of Oconee County to sponsor an event on Tuesday, Aug. 9. The Back to School Bash will be held on Main Street in Walhalla from 6-8pm. This event is for students who attend school in the Walhalla attendance area. Schools include James M. Brown Elementary, Keowee Elementary, Tamassee-Salem Elementary, […]

The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) announces that Alive at 25 classes are being offered at Seneca High School on Aug. 16, 23 and 30 beginning at 4pm. The course is $35 per student. Students need to pre-register online at www.scaliveat25.org or by calling the National Safety Council at 1-803-732-6778.

The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) is mourning the loss of Dr. Herb Cooper, a member of the board of trustees since 1992, representing the Clemson area. Dr. Cooper passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, after a battle with cancer. “The news of Dr. Cooper’s passing is a very saddening for all of us who had the pleasure to […]

Celebrate the 2016 National Night Out tonight, Aug. 2 at Nettles Park in Clemson, explains Sgt. Shunna Kelley with the City of Clemson Police Department. “You can come meet your hometown heroes: police officers, firefighters, military, EMS, athletes, and more. Kids, dress as your favorite hero for a chance to win a prize. Free bike helmets go to the first […]

Early Tuesday morning a pedestrian was hit by a tractor-trailer in Anderson County. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office reports the incident occurred on Highway 24 and Old Green Pond Road around 12:30am. The incident report states that the 18-wheeler was stopped at a red light and then proceeded forward when the light turned green. The driver reported hearing a thump […]

On Saturday, Sept. 24, relive the Statler Brothers at the Walhalla Civic Auditorium, explains executive director Bill Chiusano. “American Pride has brought back the songs, the memories, and the authentic sounds of the most award winning act in Country Music history, that came to be known as the legendary Statler Brothers,” said Chiusano. Advanced tickets for the 7:30pm show are […]

Despite the newly designed Main Street in downtown Walhalla, work continues on the city’s Streetscape Project. The City of Walhalla has organized a Downtown Development Corporation that is tasked with devising phase two and beyond to strategically continue to grow the Main Street area redevelopment. According to Vanessa Penton, executive director of the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce, initial work […]

See On Golden Pond at the Walhalla Civic Auditorium (WCA) Aug. 19-21 and Aug. 26-28. “This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. He is a retired professor, nearing eighty, with heart palpitations and a failing memory, but still as tart-tongued, observant and eager […]