Category: News

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District will waive day use fees at Corps-operated recreation areas in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 27. On this day, fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches will be waived. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities such as […]

The Board of Trustees of the Oconee County Public Library will meet on Sept. 22 at 5:30pm at the Salem Town Council Chambers, located in Salem Town Hall across from the library. The meeting is open to the public, and public comment is permitted at the beginning of the meeting. Board meetings take place every other month on the last […]

A second candidate has filed to run for a vacant seat on the Walhalla City Council. Chris Grant joins Lamar Bailes as the qualifying candidates so far for the seat that opened with the passing of Kathy Rogers. The qualifying deadline to run in the special Nov. 18 election is Sept. 23.

Police have arrested a man in the investigation of a one-month old shooting in Seneca. Officers arrested 26-year-old Marcus Oneal Craig on attempted murder charges. The shooting incident occurred on Aug. 22 at Hare’s Trailer Park. A female was wounded in the upper left leg and had to be treated at Oconee Medical Center. At the crime scene, investigators with […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a West Union man on multiple drug charges, explains Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “25-year-old David Edwin Ramage, whose address on warrants is listed as 451 Eastcliff Drive, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center. Deputies responded to an address on Dutch Fork Road in West Union regarding […]

Thermoplastics processor and recycler ACI Plastics, Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operations into Oconee County. The company’s $4.1 million investment is expected to create 25 new jobs. Flint, Michigan based ACI Plastics is known for its separation technologies for paint removal, instrument panels, electrostatic and optical separation. ACI Plastics has purchased a former textile warehouse building at 2333 Sandifer Boulevard […]

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources announces dates and locations for upcoming Hunter Education Classes. Sept. 20, 2014 from 8am to 3pm at the SC DNR Office, 311 Natural Resources Drive in Clemson. Sept. 27, 2014 from 8am to 3pm at the Belton Train Depot, 100 North Main Street in Belton. Oct. 4, 2014 from 8am to 3pm at […]

The October Business Forum hosted by the Oconee Economic Alliance will feature a congressional update from U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan. “Congressman Duncan will be on hand to discuss important topics related to the 3rd Congressional District and its effect on Oconee County. The Oconee Economic Alliance Business Forum is a monthly opportunity for citizens and business leaders to come together […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Westminster man last week on grand larceny charges. A deputy spoke with a complainant in regards to a larceny. The complainant stated that he had purchased 10 steel culvert pipes valued around $250 apiece. The complainant had information that 47-year-old Phil Kerry Hamby of Westminster had taken the pipes from property located at […]

The second meeting to relaunch the Oconee Young Professionals is tonight at 6pm in the Oconee County Chamber office, which is located at 135C Eagles Nest Drive in Seneca. Anyone between the ages of 18-40 is welcomed and encouraged to attend. “A few weeks ago we brainstormed about our some top priorities for the group moving forward, tonight will be […]