Category: News

The Anderson County Coroner’s Office says one person is dead after a wreck Thursday night in Townville. Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore reports that 23-year-old Kandyce Ferstyl of Townville died in the single-car crash on Old Dobbins Bridge Road. Troopers said she ran off the right side of the road, over-corrected and went across the roadway about 10:45pm. Her 1995 […]

A runaway Anderson teenager has been located and is now home. Police initially issued an alert for a runaway 16-year-old girl on Oct. 7. Alexandria Callaham was last seen at a home on Howard Lane in Anderson. Her mother became worried because she did not use her phone or debit card since she disappeared. Callaham said this is not like […]

Several evacuations and cancellations occurred Thursday afternoon on the campus of Clemson University after a bomb threat was received. The Anderson County Bomb Squad aided Clemson University Police in the investigation on campus. Clemson University officials said 2pm classes in Brackett and Hardin halls were canceled after both buildings were evacuated just before 1:20pm. Police gave the all clear just […]

State health officials say a student in Pickens County has been diagnosed with whooping cough. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports that other kids at Chastain Road Elementary may have been exposed between Sept. 15 and Oct. 7. A letter was sent home with students and the principal notified parents by phone and email. If you […]

The City of Seneca is gearing up for Halloween. This year the City celebrates with Strut-Your-Mutt, Ghost and Goblin 3K and Howl-O-Ween on the Green on Nov. 1 from 8am to noon. This is a full day of fun for you and your pet at Norton-Thompson Park in downtown Seneca. Come dressed in your favorite costume. It’s going to be […]

On Sunday, Oct. 26, the Historic Ballenger House in downtown Seneca hosts Spooky Tales from 3-5pm. Join storyteller Sarah Duvall for some scary tales during this free community event for kids of all ages. The Historic Ballenger House is located at 212 East South Third Street in Seneca.

The month of October has been designated as “National Disability Employment Awareness Month” to increase the public’s awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities. In observance, Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander signed a proclamation. Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals with disabilities to live independently, […]

Jeff Underwood, Captain of the Road Patrol Division of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, was one of several officers from around the country featured in a recent article in Police Magazine concerning law enforcement officers requesting or not requesting the need for back-up. The article, written by Dean Scoville, was titled “Alone Against All Odds,” which was published on June […]

The College Board releases SAT scores for the graduating class of 2014. While the mean score for students across the state of South Carolina remained fairly consistent with 2013 scores, the mean score for School District of Oconee County students increased across the board. It is important to note, however, that not all students participate in the College Board SAT […]

Clemson University forestry and natural resources major Trey Trickett has been named a 2014 Bartlett Tree Foundation scholar for his sustained academic excellence in the study of arboriculture. Trickett, a senior from Greenville, received one of 23 scholarships from the Foundation. Trickett is active in the Clemson Forestry Club and organizes and leads elementary school student tours of the South […]