Category: News

On October 1st open enrollment to purchase health insurance through the Federally Facilitated Health Insurance Exchange begins and residents are encouraged to do some homework before signing up.  Two area events are planned to help uninsured adults in the Upstate learn about the new insurance exchange, so can enroll in an affordable health insurance plan that best suits their needs.  The first informational […]

Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander has once again proclaimed the week ending on October 5 as Lions Sight and Hearing week in Seneca. The Seneca Lions will be in front of Walmart on Wednesday Thursday, and Friday that week. It is their Annual Candy Days donation drive to support hearing and sight conservation in Oconee County and around the world.  Mayor […]

SAT scores were released for graduating seniors, and scores were up slightly across South Carolina. Graduating seniors in the School District of Oconee County mirrored this trend. Mean score performance in SDOC exceeded state performance in all areas. 2013 SAT Mean Score Comparisons Critical Reading Math Writing Composite Oconee Public Schools 489 492 471 1453 South Carolina Mean – All Students 484 […]

The Walhalla High School varsity girls’ basketball team is hosting a Zombie Run fundraiser on October 5th.  This fun run through the woods complete with zombies trying to take runners’ flags.  Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the girls’ basketball team and Safe Harbor, the domestic abuse shelter serving the Upstate.  Safe Harbor is currently raising funds for a shelter […]

South Carolina has earned another dubious distinction.  According to a new report from an organization devoted to stopping gun-related deaths, the Palmetto State ranks first in the nation in the rate of women murdered by men. South Carolina had 61 women killed by men in 2011 with a per capita rate of 2.54 per 100,000 women. That rate is more […]

Deputies with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals on meth charges after responding to a domestic call Tuesday morning in Salem.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details.  “24-year-old Russell Howard Rogers of 320 Russell Drive in Salem has been charged with possession and manufacturing of methamphetamines.  Another individual, 64-year-old Dorothy Louise Moody of […]

Good news to report on the local economy.  An Anderson plant is expanding and is expected to add at least 200 new jobs.  First Quality Enterprises, a tissue maker, is clearing land at its plant for a new machine.  The company’s plans were not made public; however, dirt being moved on the site has drawn interest from the community and […]

A motorcyclist died a day after he was involved in a chase and wreck in Anderson County.  The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that troopers attempted to pull over a motorcycle Tuesday night around 7:30pm, but the man fled and a chase ensued.  Troopers stopped the chase when they lost sight of the motorcycle.  However, a short time later, troopers […]

U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan was forced to cancel his speaking engagements in Oconee County today, returning instead to the nation’s capital to fight Obamacare.  Congressman Duncan said that his support of House action reflects feedback he and his office are getting from across the Third District from those who oppose the changes that the Affordable Care Act are bringing. However, […]

As the war in Afghanistan winds down, U.S. military personnel are coming home where they join other recent veterans who served in Iraq. Many of these servicemembers have left the battlefield only to be faced with a new fight; a struggle to overcome the mental and physical wounds suffered during deployment. The American Legion is committed to supporting our veterans, […]