Category: News

A feature film is shooting in Seneca later this month.  “Elbow Grease” plans to film in Seneca and parts of Oconee County between September 30 and October 22, 2013.  A number of area locations have been selected as the backdrop for scenes in the movie and one of the major set pieces will take place on Ram Cat Alley in […]

A matter between the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has been closed and Bob Winchester, executive director of the Sewer Authority thanks everyone for their part in closing the order.  “The consent order that the Sewer Authority entered into with DHEC in August of 2012 has been closed out and […]

American Legion District 13 Commander Carlton Patterson recently visited the nation’s capital to campaign for increased veterans benefits.  “The recent trip to Washington, D.C. went really well.  Our new National Commander Dan Dellinger sat before the Sub-Committee on Veterans Affairs as we try to increase our veterans’ benefits and maintain what we have.  There are ten main issues that we […]

Oconee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Lucas is recovering after surgery last month to correct a congenital heart defect.  Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland has been serving as acting superintendent while Dr. Lucas is on medical leave and he says Dr. Lucas is now home recovering.  “He had a defect in his heart from birth, something that […]

Sixteen young ladies will compete in the annual Miss Oktoberfest Pageant this Saturday, September 21, at 7pm at Walhalla High School.  The contestants, who are all Oconee County high school students, will compete in interview, casual and formal wear competitions.  The mistress of ceremonies for the evening is Clarka Wickliffe, who will also provide entertainment along with Brooklyn Garrett.  Tickets […]

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month and men over the age of 40 are encouraged to get a screening.  Prostate cancer is the most common cancer, other than non-melanoma skin cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men in the United States. African-American men have a higher incidence rate and at least twice the mortality rate compared […]

Keowee Elementary School may be the smallest elementary school in Oconee County, but there is a hungry appetite there for physical fitness through running. So far, 120 children have signed up for the school’s first running club. Moreover, Joy Powell Duncan says the club’s first event takes place this week to mark National Run@Work Run@School Day. The kickoff event will […]

Today is American Legion Day, explains District 13 Commander Carlton Patterson.  “September 16th is American Legion Day here in the City of Seneca.  Our Mayor Dan Alexander signed a proclamation making American Legion Day September 16th.  That is when the American Legion was awarded its charter in 1919.” District 13 comprises Commander Carlton Patterson The American Legion was chartered and […]

Oconee County Emergency Services graduated 100 persons from its second annual Leadership Development Program. Participants from Oconee, Pickens, Anderson, Greenville and Greenwood counties participated in the two-day seminar concentrating on developing leadership skills and public relations. The majority of the seminar centered around two programs from retired Fire Chief Rick Lasky of the Lewisville, Texas Fire Department. The program was […]

A deputy with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in the southern part of the county along I-85 during routine traffic operations. Thursday afternoon, a deputy was on patrol along I-85 when he noticed a KIA failing to yield to traffic while attempting to merge onto the interstate almost causing an accident.  After approaching the vehicle, the deputy […]