Category: News

Today marks the 14th anniversary the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C. and in Pennsylvania in which 2,977 people perished. Oconee County Emergency Service Director Chief Scott Krien shared these thoughts on that dark day in American history. “We all remember where we were when those fatal events happened and we look at it and remember that everyday […]

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the anniversary of September 11, 2001. “America must never forget September 11. Fourteen years ago we were attacked by radical Islamic terrorists with the intention of destroying our way of life. We must continue to confront the radical ideology behind these evil attacks and remain diligent in our efforts […]

The Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail welcomes a new quilt, Grandmother’s Garden by Ellen Gunter and Hattie Butler. Sponsors Vanessa and Danny Penton proudly display the quilt at 302 South College Street in Walhalla. The pattern of the quilt was originally quilted by her Maternal Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Ellen Gunter and Hattie Butler of Birmingham, AL. It was made in […]

Spectrum Marketing and Communications announces the the Opportunity to Succeed Read-A-Thon. The competition will be open to donor-selected schools located throughout Upstate, South Carolina and is designed to encourage and motivate third grade students to read at or above their grade level. The initiative has been organized to bring together the not-for-profit, education and business communities to help address Education […]

Have you always wanted to can but don’t know how? Come learn how to preserve your produce at Oconee Heritage Center’s canning class, explains curator and director Leslie White. “Adair Hoover will show you all the steps to create perfectly preserved produce! During the class, you will make and can applesauce. The cost is $30 and that includes a canning […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man this week on multiple drug charges. Deputies responded to an address on South Davis Drive in Fair Play regarding a warrants service. The homeowner allowed deputies to search the residence. Deputies discovered drug paraphernalia inside a room of the residence and were given consent to search the room. The homeowner claimed […]

Upstate residents are being warned about another scam, this time involving jury duty. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office reports someone claiming to be an employee of their office is calling local residents and telling them, they missed jury duty. Then the caller says the resident must pay a fine to keep from going to jail. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office […]

Today marks the 14th anniversary of the terrorists’ attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania. In October of 2001, September 11 was designated Patriot Day, a national day of mourning and reflection. As part of the observance of Patriot Day, Americans are encouraged to take a moment of silence at 8:46am. On Sept. 11, […]

To meet the growing crowd each Thursday night, the Seneca City Council is considering expanding Jazz on the Alley. “There has been some discussion about maybe instead of just Ram Cat Alley, moving the stage down towards the center of Townville Street and Ram Cat Alley.” Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander added that City Attorney Mike Smith told council that they […]

Celebrate the grand reopening of HTI Employment Solutions this afternoon, Sept. 10, from 4:30-6:30pm. The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce cuts the ribbon on the business at 106 Pine Cliff in Seneca at 5pm. During the open house, HTI Employment Solutions staff will give tours of their beautiful new office. Refreshments will also be provided.