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Oconee County’s parks already have visitors for the 4th of July holiday weekend. Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism executive director Phil Shirley says campgrounds are already full. “The campgrounds are full, both the county parks and the state parks as well as Corps of Engineer parks from what I understand, everybody is full and looking forward to the holiday. […]

A popular way to celebrate America’s independence is with fireworks. If you plan to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks please keep safety in mind, stresses Oconee County Fire Marshall and Assistant Fire Chief Shane Gibbs. “Every year we advise people in our community just to be safe with fireworks. Across the nation, thousands of people are hurt and […]

The summer is in full swing and visitors to area lakes continue to increase, especially with the 4th of July weekend approaching. Duke Energy encourages those enjoying water activities to remain vigilant and put safety first. “We have seen an increase in the number of drownings and boating incidents this year,” said Scott Jolley, public safety and recreation planning project […]

Are you interested in starting your own small business? Do you already own a business and you would like to have more information on how to get to the next level? Then make plans to attend Oconee County’s Small Business Resource Fair on Tuesday, July 28, from 4-7pm at the Shaver Recreation Complex in Seneca. “This event provides the opportunity […]

Lake Keowee was constructed in the 1960s-1970s by Duke Power Company to generate hydroelectric power. Construction of Lake Keowee resulted in flooding the ancient Cherokee settlement of Keowee Town. Prior to construction, thousands of artifacts were excavated and have been donated to the Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina, which is located in Walhalla. Today, in conjunction with power […]

Thousands of boaters will be out on the water enjoying the holiday this 4th of July. With approximately 500 people drowning each year from recreational boating accidents, the National Safe Boating Council’s Wear It campaign, reminds boaters about the importance of boating safety and voluntary, consistent wearing of life jackets. Wear It offers a simple reminder that you can still […]

Two men stand charged in connection with a 2014 sexual misconduct investigation. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office reports that 20-year-old Alec Grant Holder faces contributing to the delinquency of a minor and criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the second-degree charges. While, 21-year-old Joshua Aaron Dale Haney was also arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a […]

The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office has found no evidence or any other indication that 16-year-old Jonathan Michael McKenzie’s death was anything other than a tragic accident. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at a waterfall in Table Rock State Park. The teenager fell 50 to 60 feet and died while being transported off the trail by emergency personnel. Interviews with the […]

A man is behind bars and another suspect remains on the loose in connection with a string of automobile break-ins in Pickens County. In April, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation after homeowners reported that their vehicles had been broken into during the night while they were asleep. Thefts occurred between April 7 and May 7, 2015. The […]