Clemson Man wanted for Murder

An armed and dangerous suspect is wanted by the Clemson Police Department for murder, attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Saturday at the intersection of Issaqueena Trail and Cambridge Drive in Clemson, 23-year-old Jaron Lamont Gibbs shot a man in the head after an […]

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Structure Fire on Old School House Road

At approximately 2:15pm Friday, July 29, firefighters in Oconee County were alerted to a possible residential structure fire at 163 Old School House Road in Westminster. The initial call brought the Westminster, Seneca, Walhalla, Oakway, and West Union Fire Departments along with Oconee County Emergency Services. Upon arrival of the first units, a single story residence was found with heavy […]

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Vaccinate Pets against Rabies

Oconee County Animal Control is reminding residents of the importance of making sure their pets are vaccinated against the rabies virus, which is an important public safety issue not only for pets but for their owners and the citizens of Oconee as well. “State law says that a pet owner must have his pet inoculated against rabies at a frequency […]

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Football Practice begins at SHS

School starts on Aug. 18 in Oconee County but for student-athletes the new school year has begun. Friday morning, Seneca High School Varsity Head Football Coach Brett Turner welcomed 70 players at the first day of practice for the upcoming fall season. The Seneca Bobcats open their season on Aug. 28 by hosting the Greenville Red Raiders. Of course, you […]

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Heath’s Haven hosting Christmas in July

Celebrate Christmas in July from 5-8pm this evening at the Shaver Recreation Complex in Seneca. Its part of Heath’s Haven, an initiative of the United Way of Oconee County aimed at equipping our community with healthy relationships. Christmas in July is free to attend and features a magic show, balloon animals, inflatables, door prizes, vendors and food.

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Officer-involved Shootings increasing in SC

When 19-year-old Zachary Hammond was shot and killed by a Seneca Police Officer Sunday night in the Hardee’s parking lot off Bypass 123, it was the latest in an increasing number of officer-involved shootings in South Carolina this year. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis reported that Hammond was shot during an undercover drug investigation. Hammond was shot twice in the […]

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Ramsey shares Story with TCTC Grads

Eighteen years ago, Dr. Valerie Ramsey, then an accountant at Clemson University, was asked to deliver the commencement address to Tri-County Technical College’s summer graduates. She told the Class of 1997 her personal life story and how Tri-County helped her to overcome barriers and permitted her to achieve her goals thus transforming her life. She returned to the stage again […]

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