Category: News

Oconee County Emergency Services and the Westminster Fire Department will be hosting an open house tonight at 5:30pm. There will be safety demonstrations and activities for the entire family, including a visit from Santa Clause. Coffee, Hot Chocolate, popcorn and other snacks will be provided. Oconee County Emergency Service is located at 216 Emergency Lane in Westminster, one block behind the […]

An assault was reported Tuesday afternoon at the Oconee County Detention Center. According to Captain Steve Pruitt, 25-year-old Joshua Charles Campbell of Mountain Rest was reportedly assaulted in an incident that was originally reported as a fall.  Campbell was arrested and booked into the Oconee County Detention Center on December 1 on a variety of charges, including first-degree burglary and […]

More charges have been filed against a Travelers Rest man originally arrested late Tuesday night by an Oconee County Sheriff’s deputy at Fall Creek Boat Landing in Salem.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details. “23-year-old Joshua Paul Dockery of Travelers Rest was arrested on charges of public disorderly conduct, open container, and littering.  OconeeCounty dispatch […]

Thousands of holiday lights now illuminate downtown Norton-Thompson Park after Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander and the Seneca City Council threw the switch Monday night.   A large crowd gathered to welcome in the holiday season and all were astonished at the thousands of lights.  Mayor Alexander said many city employees are responsible for making the park shine bright this year.  “Every […]

Now that the holidays have arrived, more people are shopping for deals at area stores searching for that perfect Christmas gift to put under the tree for a loved one.  Thieves are also busy this time of year looking for deals, maybe like the ones in your car.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt offers this holiday […]

The downtown streets of Seneca were filled with smiling faces Monday night as the community ushered in the holiday season with the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade.  Oconee County Chamber executive director Jillian Lusk gives details.  “I thought the Christmas Parade went fantastically this week.  It was really smooth and consistent; we had over 85 groups participating […]

All branches of the Oconee County Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 for a staff-training day. The book drops will be available, as will our website, www.oconee.lib.sc.us. All branches will reopen Thursday at their normal times.

Domestic violence and slow drivers are among the topics of bills pre-filed in the House for the legislative session that resumes in January. The Associated Press reports that House members filed more than 50 bills by noon Tuesday. That marked the Legislature’s first pre-filing deadline for 2014. The next deadline for House members and senators is Dec. 10. The final pre-filing […]

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces that South Carolina received AAA ratings from both Moody’s and Fitch credit rating agencies for the $140.57 million in general obligation bonds that were sold last week. Standard and Poors assigned an AA+ rating. All three agencies gave a stable outlook for these new bonds, as well as for the current $1.7 billion in outstanding general obligation bonds. […]

Thursday morning, local manufacturers will learn about the newly revamped South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) program at Tri-County Technical College.  This program is quick, yet comprehensive training route for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and to secure full-time employment as operators in manufacturing.  It also is designed to provide local industries with a pipeline of skilled, entry-level technicians. Representatives […]