Category: News

On Wednesday, the Seneca Police Department conducted a roundup of wanted drug dealers.  Officers attempted to serve 52 warrants on 33 suspects on charges ranging from distribution of cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, heroin and prescription drugs.  So far, 13 suspects have been arrested in the drug raid.  Police continue to search for the remaining wanted suspects.

Georgia’s House Bill 60, or the Safe Carry Protection Act of 2014, signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal, on April 23 and effective July 1, does not affect lakes and lands in Georgia managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps-managed property is regulated by the Code of Federal Regulations that states possession of loaded firearms, ammunition or loaded […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in regards to a shoplifting incident that occurred Tuesday in Seneca. According to an incident report, a deputy responded to the Walmart on Sandifer Boulevard in reference to a shoplifting.  The deputy took pictures of the suspect from the security cameras and Walmart was able to recover the items that […]

The Seneca High School Chapter of the Future Farmers of America was recently awarded the prestigious Gold Chapter Ranking in the 2014 National FFA Chapter Awards program.  This acknowledgement is a representation of the overall status of how each individual FFA chapter is performing. Being recognized as a Gold Chapter is one of the top awards in the National FFA […]

The Oconee County Public Library will be closed Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day weekend. Book drops will be available for the convenience of library users, and the website, www.oconee.lib.sc.us, is available. The Walhalla Main Library will also be closed on Sundays during the summer months, starting Sunday, June 8, 2014.

A tax expert will examine the City of Seneca’s financial books to find any extra money that might be available.  At their meeting Tuesday night, the Seneca City Council unanimously approved a contract with George Linder, president of Sales and Use Consulting to find any money the city may have paid taxes on in error that could be recouped under […]

Electrolux is investing $30 million over the next two years in its Anderson manufacturing facility, which provides top-freezer refrigerators as well as under-the-counter models. The investment will add advanced manufacturing capability and enhance capacity. This new investment is in addition to the more than $30 million the company has invested in the Anderson facility since 2011, which included the Refrigeration […]

The United Way of Oconee County announces that seniors may qualify to receive coupons to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from authorized farmers this summer.  You must be age 60 or older with a low income in order to qualify.  Applicants must provide proof of identity through a valid SC drivers’ license or ID card and proof that you live […]

A free small business start-up class will be offered at Tri-County Technical College’s Pendleton Campus on May 22.  The class will be held in the Industrial Business and Development Center from 5:30 – 8:30pm. The class is offered in partnership with Tri-County, Clemson’s Small Business Development Center, SCORE and area Chambers of Commerce. Topics will be discussed to allow students to evaluate […]

Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials have scheduled an open house for May 22 to provide information on the agency’s assessment of the three operating units at the Oconee Nuclear Plant during 2013. The informal open house is scheduled to begin at 6pm in the World of Energy, located at 7812 Rochester Highway in Seneca. There will be informational posters and NRC […]