Category: News

A toddler has died as a result of an accidental drowning in Easley.  Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley reports that 15-month-old Tylan Gosnell of Greenville was found floating in a pool on Cannon Lane in Easley, early Wednesday evening.  Kelley said he was visiting the home.  Gosnell was taken to Greenville Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon. […]

In a show of inter-city government cooperation and support, the Seneca City Council unanimously approved a recommendation Tuesday night to donate pool equipment to the City of Walhalla, which is in the process of restoring its swimming pool.  Seneca City Councilman Scott Durham tells about the donation of equipment.  “There are some ladders, filtration system, a fence that goes around […]

After a few successful trial runs, the Carolina Foothills Heritage Market is ready for its real grand opening this Saturday.  The new home for the Oconee County Farmer’s Market is 178 Hayfield Road in Westminster, which is near Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative off Highway 123.  Carolina Foothills Heritage Market marketing director Vann Miller tells about Saturday’s real grand opening.  “We […]

The Oconee County Public Library has partnered with the SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) to offer unemployment insurance service Connection Points to the community. The Connection Points, which allow customers to file unemployment claims online, submit weekly claims and conduct job searches, will be offered at the Seneca Branch Library, 300 E. South 2nd Street in Seneca. “The Connection […]

Police are investigating recent vandalism to an iconic fixture on the campus of Clemson University.  Howard’s Rock, the inspirational rock Clemson players rub prior to running down the hill during the football team’s entrance into Memorial Stadium, was vandalized sometime between June 2 and 3.  A small portion of the Rock was broken off of its pedestal after vandals broke […]

This week, United States Attorney Bill Nettles recognized five local law enforcement officers for their work on the South Carolina Upstate Financial Crimes Task Force: Detective Grady McCutchen Epps of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, Detective Jonathan Scott Blackwell of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Detective John Timothy Martin of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, Detective John Burgess, Spartanburg Public […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces an official channel on You Tube. The best way to access the Sheriff’s Office You Tube channel is to go to www.oconeelaw.com.  Once there, visitors can click on the You Tube icon, which is the link to the official Oconee County Sheriff’s Office You Tube channel, explains Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer […]

Sister station WGOG reports that a seminar scheduled for Friday benefits those with criminal records who wish to gain employment but need a clean record to do so. The 3:30pm Pardon and Expungement Seminar by the South Carolina Probation, Parole and Pardon Office, with help from Tri-County Technical College, has registered 16 to attend. However, Greg Stewart, director of Oconee […]

An early morning traffic stop on Wednesday led to the arrest of two individuals, each on multiple charges.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details.  “31-year-old Ladonnia Kaye Moore of Seneca has been charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamines, driving under suspension, and giving false information to a law enforcement officer. 36-year-old Timothy Howard […]

With the summer boating season well underway, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit has been patrolling the waters around the Golden Corner.  The goals of the Marine Unit are very simple: to provide safety for families and individuals who are on and around the water and to maintain the beauty of the view.  One of the main goals of […]