Category: News

The South Carolina Department of Transportation announces two projects are planned for a busy stretch of Highway 123 in Seneca. Sister station, WGOG reports that one project is to start as soon as possible, while the second likely won’t begin until next summer. The approval of $30,000 by the Oconee “C” Fund Committee will allow the DOT to construct a […]

Just in time for peak leaf viewing season, the 26-story elevator has re-opened at Chimney Rock.  The elevator was closed temporarily leaving people with no choice, but to take a 25-minute hike to enjoy the 75-mile scenic view overlooking Lake Lure. An additional power line was installed so that the elevator and Sky Lounge are now running on separate lines, […]

Clemson University is establishing an endowment to honor its Provost Emerita Doris Helms, who retired June 30 after 40 years of service to Clemson. The Dr. Doris R. “Dori” Helms Creative Inquiry and Innovation Endowment will support student and faculty teams generating ideas and solving problems through engaged learning and undergraduate research. The Helms endowment is part of the university’s […]

Clemson University trustees reviewed a series of proposed athletic facility capital projects at its quarterly meeting Friday, giving final approval to a pair while granting pre-approval to six for future development. Upgrades to Doug Kingsmore Stadium and the third phase of the West Zone complex at Memorial Stadium received final approval from the board. The pre-concept approval status allows the […]

This week is Federal Radon Awareness Week.  Health agencies throughout the United States are promoting awareness of the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. The American Lung Association, Centers for Disease Control, and National Cancer Institute all agree that radon is a national health problem and encourage radon testing during the October awareness drive. Radon is a naturally-occurring, invisible and […]

Just a few days left to enter Oconee Medical Center’s annual golf ball drop at noon on Wednesday, explains Oconee Medical Center Foundation executive director Cortni Nations.  “$50 buys you a numbered ball and on Wednesday outside Oconee Medical Center, a helicopter will drop 200 balls, if we sell all 200, on the lawn there.  There will be a big […]

Anderson Police and CrimeStoppers are asking for the community’s help locating a suspect in the shooting death of a man found early Sunday morning in the parking lot of Skateland USA off the Highway 29 Bypass.  Investigators reports that 24-year-old Chaunsey Cunningham of Greenville was pronounced dead at the scene from a single gunshot wound to the head. Anderson dispatchers received a […]

On Friday, Westminster Police were alerted to a man who walked into the office of the Dollar General on East Main Street and stole money and financial cards from the women’s pocketbooks who work at the store.  Westminster Police Chief Dean Awalt said the theft occurred between 3 and 4pm Friday afternoon. The police believe the thief got away after […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has made six arrests in a reported sexual assault against a 15-year-old female at an address in the Seneca area last weekend.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details. “According to reports, the school resource officer at West-Oak High School received anonymous information about a party that had taken place at […]

There are many deputies who are working to make a difference in Oconee County, not only on the job, but when perhaps the spotlight is not on them.  One of those deputies who fit this mold is Deputy Charles Mulwee. Deputy Mulwee came to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office from the police department of Clemson University and has five years […]