Category: News

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Westminster man on multiple charges late Friday afternoon, including a charge of carjacking. A deputy responded to an address on Pickens Road near Westminster in regards to a reported assault. Once deputies arrived on scene, information from the complainant revealed that 33-year-old Timothy Ryan Long, Sr. had not assaulted the victim but had […]

A Seneca man was arrested late last week by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office on an outstanding warrant charging him with criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature. Deputies responded to an address on Sirrine Street on the Utica Mill Hill in the late morning hours of May 8 in regards to an assault that had occurred. The […]

Motorists in downtown Seneca are encouraged to drive by the new Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum on West South 2nd Street. “It’s a gorgeous looking place; if you haven’t driven by I encourage everyone to do so to see how beautiful it is.” Lunney House Museum curator and director Dr. John Martin is assisting in the Seneca City Museum project […]

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently donated to Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College (C2C) program. The funds are designated for textbooks for students in the program that meets the diverse needs of area students by offering academically capable youth between the ages of 17 and 20 the opportunity to simultaneously earn their high school diploma and college credit, […]

Oconee County seeks a federal grant for a pilot study on extending the CAT Bus System to other parts of the county. Oconee County Councilman Paul Cain recently made a motion to explore funding possibilities. “In order to reduce the costs on our system, I have asked and the rest of Council voted to direct Oconee County Administrator Scott Moulder […]

With over 40 vendors and growing every Saturday, the Foothills Heritage Market on Highway 123 between Seneca and Westminster is the place to find locally grown products, explains Stanley Gibson, chairman of the South Carolina Heritage Fair. “The Market is open every Saturday from 8am until noon. We’ve got seasonal vendors there with everything from handmade children’s clothes, cutting boards […]

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces that all babies born in South Carolina today are eligible to receive a free college savings grant. The Future School 529 College Savings Plan totals $529 and honors National 529 Day, which is an annual celebration used to raise awareness about the benefits of college savings plans. These typically cover college tuition, and are tax-free […]

Join Safe Harbor on Saturday for the tenth annual Ride Against Domestic Violence. Enjoy a beautiful 25-mile, 42-mile or 65-mile ride through the rolling hills of southern Anderson County, all in support of Safe Harbor. All courses begin and end at the Iva Civic Center in downtown Iva. Registration is $40 at the event, which includes t-shirt, snacks, course map […]

This is the last weekend to snap a photo in one of South Carolina’s 47 state parks and win a prize. Through the Ultimate Outsider Program of the South Carolina Parks Recreation and Tourism Department, people are encouraged to visit all 47 state parks. Then snap photos and enter the “Making Memories” photo contest. This Sunday, May 31 is the […]

Public help is sought by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in their investigation of a recent burglary and larceny that occurred in the Seneca area. A deputy responded to a residence on Emmanuel Church Drive the morning of May 25 regarding a forced entry that had been made and electronic items taken. One HP laptop computer, two HP tablets and […]