Category: News

Oconee County Emergency Services has recently received word that Fire Departments across the county will now be equipped with pet oxygen masks.  Oconee County Assistant Fire Chief Shane Gibbs gives details.  “Various sources estimate that up to 150,000 pets die each year in fires, most succumbing to smoke inhalation. In most states, emergency responders are not equipped to deal with […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. team completed active shooter training this past Saturday at Oconee Christian Academy off of Highway 188 near Seneca and the Bountyland Community.  The scenario that the S.W.A.T. team participated in concluded around 12:30pm Saturday afternoon. “I think it went really well,” according to Captain Ken Washington of the Special Operations Division of the Oconee […]

Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw is among several local community and business leaders, parents, principals and others participating in an event to raise funds for Oconee Christian Academy and Safe Harbor of Oconee County. Lockup for Learning is currently going on now; at least in the “bail” fundraising that is taking place. Sheriff Crenshaw was among those individuals who agreed […]

About 12% of Clemson University students smoke on campus, according to recent research. However, that may become strictly prohibited beginning as early as 2015, if a policy being considered is adopted. That policy would also apply to others on campus, including visitors. The Clemson University Undergraduate Student Government is spreading the word that a task force is now seeking feedback […]

This weekend everyone gains an extra hour.  Daylight Savings Time ends on Saturday night and a good way to keep the right time is to move your clocks and watches back one hour before going to bed. The time-change weekend is also a reminder to change the batteries in smoke alarms.

At their meeting this week, the Seneca City Council gave Utilities Director Bob Faires authority to enter a contract with a construction company to convert a former school building into the new home of the city’s Light and Water Department.  The former Kellett School is being renovated for the utility department, explains Seneca Utilities Director Bob Faires. “There have been […]

The City of Seneca is considering an extension of its design review guidelines.  Currently, the guidelines apply only to buildings and property adjoining the city’s downtown historic district.  Seneca Planning and Development Director Ed Halbig gives details.  “We’re looking at the investments that we have made in development in the city to date and we certainly want to protect those […]

In honor of Veterans Day, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District will waive day use fees for all veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at Corps-managed recreation areas throughout the Veterans Day holiday weekend, Nov. 9 through Nov. 11. The fee waiver requires only verbal confirmation of service and is applicable at any USACE-operated day use […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces four people were killed on state roadways from Friday, October 25, at 6pm until Sunday, October 27, at midnight.  As of October 27, 614 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 690 highway deaths during the same time period in 2012.  Oconee County reports two highway deaths in 2013 compared […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing tonight concerning the proposed extension of Highway 153 in Pickens County. The event is scheduled to take place from 5-7pm at Easley High School. The purpose of the hearing is to provide residents the opportunity to review and discuss the plans for the proposed project and its impact on the environment. […]