Category: News

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) issued the following statement on the nomination of Ashton Carter for Secretary of Defense. “Ashton Carter has the knowledge and capability to serve as Secretary of Defense during these difficult times. He has proven to be a leading voice when it comes to articulating the damage done to our military by budget cuts. I […]

The Athletics Department at Seneca High School presents a Holiday Special next week where admission to cheer on the Bobcats is free. On Monday, Dec. 8, the Bobcats Basketball Program will host a triple header. The JV Boys team will kick off the action at 5pm in the Gold Gym. The varsity teams will play in the Blue Gym beginning […]

Felony DUI resulting in death charges have been dropped against a Westminster man. On Sept. 6, the South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of US 76 and Sheep Farm Road in Seneca. The collision resulted in the death of 28-year-old Michele Wright and 29-year-old Joshua Silvers of Iva. Based upon information from the scene […]

The Service Learning Club at Keowee Elementary School hosted a school-wide poetry contest to highlight the importance of trees in advance of this year’s Arbor Day on Friday, Dec. 5. Students in grades k-5 wrote a variety of creative, tree-themed poems. Winners received a pine tree to take home and plant as well as the opportunity to read their poems […]

The Seneca High School Choral Department presents “Sounds of the Season” on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 8pm. The program will feature the Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus, Honors Women’s Chorus, Honors Chorale and Madrigal Singers. The concert will open with the Madrigal Singers singing “Merry Christmas Madrigal” from the balcony of Seneca Baptist Church. The Women’s Chorus will present a selection […]

On Dec. 11, the Oconee Economic Alliance hosts Dr. Bruce Yandle, Dean Emeritus, College of Business and Behavioral Science at Clemson University, and Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Economics, Mercatus Center at George Mason University. At the December Business Forum, Dr. Yandle will provide an economic recap of 2014 and a preview of what is to come in 2015. “We will […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Westminster man Thursday on multiple drug charges. Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details. “38-year-old Steve Michael Ramey of 311 Bruce Road was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center. According to warrants, an undercover operative working at the direction of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office made a purchase […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca couple Wednesday on charges of unlawful neglect of a child, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “24-year-old Rhonda Faye Lecroy and 26-year-old Robert Alan Lecroy of 531 Wetoda Road were booked into the Oconee County Detention Center after being arrested by a deputy from the Warrants Division. Both parents have been charged […]

Two economic development projects proposed for Oconee County identified only with code names involve investments totaling $280 million and the addition of more than 450 jobs. A published legal notice shows one of the projects belongs to Michelin North America, Inc. On Tuesday, the Oconee County Council advanced incentives for “Project Sarah” and approved incentives for “Project Fountain.” A legal […]

The fifth annual Celebrate Christmas with a Hero new toy and clothing drive is underway and the community is encouraged to donate a new unwrapped toy for a needy child in the community, explains Lt. Lisa Williams with the Seneca Police Department. “All of the people that donate to our program, we couldn’t do it without them. It doesn’t matter […]