Category: News

The bicyclist killed in a traffic accident early Wednesday morning in a rural part of Oconee County has been identified as a Seneca dentist. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis announced that 55-year-old Dr. Michael Lee died when riding his bike toward Seneca on Shiloh Road near the Oconee Regional Airport when his bike was struck from behind by a motor […]

A communitywide Good Friday service takes place in Walhalla. This is an opportunity for worshippers from all faiths to gather for the Easter season. This year’s service will be at College Street Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ken Reid the speaker. A meal is planned for noon with the service beginning at 12:30pm.

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain (R-Arizona) released the following statement on the Iran nuclear negotiations. “We appreciate the diligent efforts to find a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. However, it is clear the negotiations are not going well. At every step, the Iranians appear intent on retaining the capacity to achieve a nuclear weapon. Without […]

A fatal accident claimed the life of a bicyclist in Oconee County Wednesday morning. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident on Shiloh Road at Harbin Acres Road, which is near Oconee Regional Airport. The fatal incident occurred around 6am. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis reports a 55-year-old Seneca man died of traumatic injuries when a vehicle struck […]

Finding that perfect spot for prom photos will be more difficult this year. The Clemson University Conference Center and Inn announces that the Madren Center, the Walker Golf Course and the James F. Martin Inn are no longer allowing prom photos on the golf course or in the buildings. The Center says that this is due to safety and liability […]

Several departments successfully working together minimized damage and injury after a small airplane crashed Tuesday afternoon near Walhalla. Oconee County Fire Chief Charlie King credits great teamwork handling the incident. “Following the report of the plane crash, dispatch initiated a response of fire departments, rescue EMS and Special Rescue Teams, technical rescue folks. They responded to the call and worked […]

In response to media inquiries, 10th Circuit Solicitor Chrissy Adams released information regarding the case. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, along with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), has been investigating the death of Tucker Hipps since Sept. 22, 2014. The investigation revealed that 30 students affiliated with Sigma Phi Epsilon went on a group run at approximately 5:30am […]

In a shocking development, Seneca High School is once again searching for a new head football coach. Late Tuesday afternoon, Seneca High School Principal Cliff Roberts announced that Gene Cathcart has resigned as a teacher and the head football coach at Seneca High School for personal reasons effective immediately. Principal Roberts had no further statement at this time. This is […]

Fight like a tiger. That is the motto of a young Seneca boy battling cancer. In support of his fight, big orange ribbons now adjourn the downtown light posts of Ram Cat Alley. “We are trying to show our support for the business here, raise awareness and show our love and support for her and her kid because we are […]

The Walhalla Fire Department reports a small plane went down just outside the city Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened near Just Aircraft, a plane manufacturing company on Duck Pond Road. Two passengers were aboard the plane. Each was treated by EMS and then flown by helicopter to the hospital.