Category: News

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s in finding two individuals wanted on multiple charges in regards to a burglary at a home near Salem.  According to investigators, a deputy responded to a report of a burglary in progress with shots fired at 201 Shallow Ford Road in Salem just before 11pm on Wednesday evening, July 3rd.  The […]

One challenge in rural communities, such as Oconee County, is dental health issues.  Mountain Lakes Access Health, a non-profit, comprehensive health program in Oconee and Pickens counties is currently in the process of establishing a dental clinic in the area to serve the needs of low-income and uninsured individuals.  Mountain Lakes Access Health executive director Cortni Nations gives details.  “The […]

Oconee County, like many rural counties in the United States has a pet overpopulation problem.  To lower the number of homeless pets, the Oconee Humane Society is using its website to match new owners to these pets, explains Oconee Humane Society board president Randy Vansterdamn. “It is all there and we are working on it continuously to try to update […]

Two local bluegrass bands take the stage of the Walhalla Civic Auditorium this Saturday night.  Walhalla Civic Auditorium executive director Bill Chisano gives details on the local bluegrass band concert. “The auditorium is presenting a summer concert series where they try to get the local community out to support the auditorium and local acts.  This Saturday, July 6th the Walhalla […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists that troopers and officers will be increasing enforcement to prevent collisions especially caused by drunk and aggressive driving during the long holiday weekend. The official holiday travel period began Wednesday at 6pm and runs through Sunday at midnight. This is a 102-hour travel period. Last year, the travel period was […]

The Keep Oconee Beautiful Association will be holding its fourth annual rummage sale in September. The event will be held on September 7th from 7am until 11am at Norton-Thompson Park in downtown Seneca. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the education and community outreach programs of the Keep Oconee Beautiful Association. The event will also help […]

The 2013 South Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament will take place at Nettles Park, sponsored by the Central and Clemson Recreation Departments. The state competition is scheduled for July 20-25 at W.C. Nettles Park in Clemson. Twelve teams will be competing for the South Carolina state title. The state title winner will then have opportunity to advance to the Dixie Youth […]

Oconee Medical Center named Kathy Birkett Employee of the Month for July 2013.  Birkett is a registered and licensed dietitian at Lila Doyle, the hospital’s long-term care facility. Birkett was nominated by a coworker, Angela Laney, who noted that she has never known anyone as committed to and passionate about her job as Birkett.  Laney stated, “Kathy carries a workload of almost 1.5 […]

Due to rain on Wednesday, Clemsonfest has been rescheduled for this Saturday, July 6. The 21st Annual Clemsonfest will be held at the Clemson University Beach and Outdoor Recreation Area. This years activities include live music from the Original Out of Towners, free inflatables for children, other fun activities and an extraordinary fireworks display.  Everyone is invited to enjoy this […]

A small crew was working today on the recovery of Thomas Hill from the Chattooga River. However, water levels on the river were still too high for a full operation that includes in-water or on-water operations on the river itself. The Incident Command Team has made the decision to suspend full operations for a fourth day because of weather, flows and […]