Category: News

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on news President Obama’s foreign policy will unveil a policy of “strategic patience” in dealing with rising threats and concerns around the world. Graham said, “I doubt ISIL, the Iranian mullahs, or Vladmir Putin will be intimidated by President Obama’s strategy of ‘strategic patience.’ From their point of view, the […]

Schneider Electric in Seneca recently donated $5,000 to the Oconee County 9/11 memorial project. This donation is the largest industry-based contribution to the memorial, planned for Highway 11, adjacent to the new Walhalla Highway School. Construction on the Oconee County 9/11 memorial is to begin soon with dedication plans set for Sept. 11, 2015.

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office utilizes a full-time deputy and new mobile app to keep track of sex offenders. In 2014, the number of sex offenders living in Oconee County increased, explains Sheriff Mike Crenshaw. “We increased our sex offenders in the county last year by seven; we went from 159 to 166. We have a 96% compliance rate.” Sheriff […]

A Seneca man stands charged with criminal domestic violence after hitting his girlfriend at their shared residence this week. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reports that 37-year-old Carlton Gaylord Williams was arrested after the incident, his third domestic violence offense within ten years. The victim told deputies that Williams became aggressive after drinking all day and struck her in the […]

On Feb. 12, the Oconee Economic Alliance hosts Charles Dalton, President and CEO of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative. At the February Business Forum, Dalton explains how Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative remains a competitive, quality provider of energy while adapting to the challenges of a changing world. “The Oconee Economic Alliance Business Forum is a monthly opportunity for citizens and business […]

Immigration issues are the focus of the Feb. 17 meeting of the Clemson Area League of Women Voters, and all area residents are welcomed. The speaker is David Dreher, a veteran of 25 years in the U.S. Foreign Service and teacher of immigration issues in Clemson’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). The presentation centers on changes in U.S. immigration law […]

Gov. Nikki Haley has declared Friday as South Carolina Wear Red Day for heart disease awareness. It is not just a man’s disease. Heart disease and stroke kill 1 in 3 women, yet it is 80% preventable. Make a change on National Wear Red Day by wearing red to show your support for saving women’s lives.

After seeing the stands full of young fans on Jan. 16 when his team played their rivals from Daniel, Seneca High School Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach Kevin Padgett started thinking about giving back to the community that comes out to cheer for his team. “I guess about three or four weeks ago I just noticed we were missing something. We […]

Do you think that your phone rings a lot? Well, its nothing compared to the amount of calls received at the Emergency 911 Center of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. “Last year in our 911 Center, our telephone range 252,447 times. Our weekends continue to be the busiest times for Law Enforcement when we receive our greatest number of calls.” […]

Three Seneca High School students-athletes signed letters of intent Wednesday to play college sports next year. Congratulations to Sarah Baldwin and Amber Goss who signed with Southern Wesleyan University’s Women’s Soccer program and Amanda Giordano who signed with USC-Aiken Women’s Soccer program.