Category: News

An Oconee County mother who was charged with four counts of custodial interference last year was arrested Friday night on charges of removing her ankle monitor.  45-year-old Laverne Marie Bennett of 435 Canupp Circle in Westminster was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 11:46pm on May 9. According to the incident report, deputies responded to the Canupp Road […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man last Friday afternoon on multiple charges, including two charges involving drugs, explains Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt.  “55-year-old David Russell Sosebee of 1200 Fairoaks Circle, Apt. 101 was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 3:47pm on May 9. According to the incident report, a deputy […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Walhalla man on criminal domestic violence charges after an incident that occurred last Friday morning.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details. “34-year-old Brandon Leon Payne, whose address according to a warrant is 312 Torrington Road in Walhalla was booked in the Oconee County Detention Center around 2:17am on […]

Roll up your sleeves for a good cause on Tuesday as the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office hosts The Schuck Memorial Blood Drive.  Captain Jeff Underwood of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office gives details.  “We want to get as many blood donations as possible and do something good for the county while memorializing one of our fallen brothers.” The Schuck Memorial […]

A new study identifies chemicals women should reduce exposure to in order to help prevent breast cancer.  Study author and executive director at the Silent Spring Institute Julia Brody gives details. “This new study really provides a roadmap for breast cancer prevention by identifying 100 high priority chemicals that we should be focusing on.  These are chemicals that we have […]

A major milestone celebration takes place this Saturday, May 17 at the Walhalla Civic Auditorium.  At 8pm, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver perform live as part of the Auditorium’s 100th anniversary celebration, explains executive director Bill Chiusano.  “Lawson and his band Quicksilver have been synonymous with high-octane acoustic music. His one unifying element has been quality. His bands are marked by […]

On May 31 at 8:05am in Iva, you can enjoy a beautiful 25-mile, 42-mile or 65-mile metric century cycle ride through the rolling hills of southern Anderson County, all in support of Safe Harbor. All courses begin and end at the downtown Iva Civic Center. Registration is $40 and includes event t-shirt, snacks, SAG, course map and lunch at the Iva […]

Clemson Marina located on Lake Hartwell directly across the lake from Clemson University has completed Phase I of the newest dock system on the lake. They have installed an all-new fuel and pump-out dock, and opened a new service center with a Master Certified Mechanic on staff. Their rental fleet includes 10 passenger 2013 Sun Tracker Party Barge pontoon boats […]

Mobile apps with a guide to 25 of the magnificent waterfalls in Oconee County are now available. These free apps provide voice narration, stunning images, text descriptions and GPS enabled mapping to help make the most of your Mountain Lakes Region adventure. Simply Google Oconee County Waterfalls and a link to the apps will appear.

The choral departments of Seneca Middle School and Seneca High School present “Spring Showcase” featuring excerpts from Oliver, The Addams Family, and a medley from the 1960’s.  The show will be held in the Hamilton Auditorium at Seneca High School on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30pm and Sunday, May 18 at 3pm.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, children, and senior citizens.