Category: News

A guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter in the 2013 death of a Seneca man was accepted Thursday in Oconee General Sessions Court. Tenth Circuit Solicitor Chrissy Adams announces that Joshua Randall Ferguson plead guilty in the death of Ben Cantrell in November of 2013. The Honorable Lee Alford sentenced Ferguson to 15 years in prison. On Nov. 15, 2013, Ben […]

Don’t forget that Oconee Heritage Center is hosting a special year-long programming series, the ABC’s of Oconee, which kicks off in February. Ed Land of Chattooga Belle Farm will be will be the featured speaker for “A is for Agriculture” on Feb. 17 at 7pm. He will speak about the history of the property now known as Chattooga Belle Farm […]

The Oconee Heritage Center welcomes new members to its Board of Directors, explains curator and director Leslie White. “Andy Brooks, Terri Corbett, Terry England and Tamy Sanford join the board as new members. Re-elected members include Susan Copeland, Suzanne Earle, Patsy Earnhardt, and Betty Wallace. These new and re-elected members join Jon Fritz, Kevin Harbin, Dave LaVere, and Kevin Robinson […]

Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved authors of children’s books and each March we celebrate his birthday to honor him. Such a big author deserves a big party. That is why the OCPL is having one huge party at the Salem and Westminster Libraries. The parties will take place on March 2 at 4pm. Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’ […]

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after voting in support of constructing the Keystone XL pipeline. “I was proud to vote today in support of the Keystone XL pipeline. I was one of the first members of the United States Senate to visit the Canadian oil sands to see first-hand how this resource could benefit our […]

Runners from nine different states compete in the City of Seneca’s Half Marathon and 5K on March 21. Seneca Events Coordinator Riley Johnson says that early registration is stronger this year. “Nine states are represented; Nevada, California, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. It is neat because all runners do this, they look at what they […]

United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has established a political organization to ‘test the waters’ for a potential 2016 run for president. The committee, Security Through Strength, will fund the infrastructure and operations allowing Graham to travel the country listening to Americans’ concerns, and gauging support for a potential presidential candidacy. “Ronald Reagan’s policy of ‘Peace Through Strength’ kept […]

A new scam has surfaced in the Golden Corner of South Carolina and this one involves taxes, explains Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “Here in the last couple of days we have gotten reports of possible scams involving the IRS, where an individual calls and says they are from the IRS and you owe money in […]

This Friday morning, Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw releases the 2014 Sheriff’s Office report and year end summary. “We’re going to be releasing our 2014 Sheriff’s Office Report, which goes over things that basically went on throughout the year and plus the five divisions of the Sheriff’s Office, which are Road Patrol, Detention, E911 Communications, Criminal Investigations and Special Operations […]

Clemson University released the 2015 football schedule, which features home games against Notre Dame and Florida State. In addition, the Tigers will play five of their opening six football games in Death Valley. There are seven home games. Here is the 2015 Clemson Football Schedule: Sept. 5 – Wofford Sept. 12 – Appalachian State Sept. 17 – at Louisville Oct. […]