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The Oconee County Council holds a public hearing for Ordinance 2015-36, which is an ordinance consenting to the conversion by the county of certain rights of BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems, Inc. under an existing lease purchase agreement with the county to a fee agreement pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 44, South Carolina Code, 1976, as provided in the act, authorizing the […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man they say robbed the Shop Rite on Sayre Street in Anderson County at gunpoint on Saturday. Investigators say 50-year-old Darrell Eugene Blackwell of Anderson is the suspect seen in surveillance video during the robbery. If you have any information about the location of Blackwell, call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

The Oconee Heritage Center announces a wonderful opportunity for high school seniors to explore their roots. The “Roots of Oconee County” essay contest is open to all Oconee County high school seniors, including those in that are home schooled. The purpose of this essay is to research a person that has made an impact on Oconee County history. “We would […]

Shortly after 5pm Thursday, Oconee County firefighters were alerted to a house fire on Dairy Farm Road in the Fair Play community. According to Oconee County Fire Chief Charlie King, crews arrived on scene within 4 minutes to find fire and smoke coming from the front of the home. A total of 27 firefighters from Fair Play, Crossroads, South Union […]

Early Thursday morning, officers with the Seneca Police Department began a round up of suspected drug dealers. By 11am, 12 suspects were behind bars and by late Thursday afternoon, 2 more had been added. The 14 people arrested are part of the Seneca Police Department’s latest roundup of suspected drug dealers. “Over the past six to eight months the Seneca […]

Utility crews finished repairs to a broken waterline north of Walhalla at 1am; however, the boil water advisory ordered Thursday night by the utilities superintendent continues. Around 3am Friday morning, workers sampled the water and first indications are no problems. They must still wait on final test results before lifting the advisory. Meantime, those Walhalla customers on Country Junction Road, […]

All schools in the School District of Oconee are closed on Monday, Jan. 18, and Tuesday, Jan. 19. Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday for all students and staff and Tuesday is development training for staff, explains Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Operations Steve Hanvey. “Students will have a good four-day weekend. All of our staff will be […]

The Merchants of Ram Cat Alley welcome the community to the return of Downtown Go ‘Round. Make plans to be on Ram Cat Alley from 5-8pm on Feb. 5, and April 1. There will be live music and the stores will offer light refreshments. Shop local, dine local and enjoy an evening a local fun for Downtown Go ‘Round in […]

Join the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce for the official grand opening celebration of BREWS on Ram Cat Alley in downtown Seneca. It takes place from 5-8pm on Friday, Jan. 15, explains Oconee County Chamber executive director Jillian Lusk. “With 20 drafts on tap, gourmet espresso bar, and a great atmosphere, its the perfect place to spend a Friday night.” […]

You know what you need in the New Year, a chance to greet old friends and meet new ones and the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce invites you to do that at the first Business After Hours of the year. It takes place Thursday, Jan. 14, from 5:30-7:30pm at Senior Solutions, located at 101 Perry Avenue in Seneca. Oconee County […]