Category: News

Assistant United States Attorneys Stacey Haynes, Mark Moore, and Bob Jendron, along with agents and officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Columbia Violent Gang Task Force, received national recognition and were honored on August 8, 2013, for their outstanding efforts in the prosecution of numerous members of criminal street gangs in the Columbia area. The Organized Crime and Drug […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces that an anonymous reward is being offered in the unsolved homicide case of Marcus Lee. The reward being offered is $10,000 for a tip that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals involved in the homicide that occurred back in December of 1986, explains Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information […]

Deputies with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office are conducting active shooter training this week at the old hospital on the campus of Oconee Medical Center, explains Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt.  “We have been able to use the top two floors of Oconee Medical Center for active shooter training.  This is a simulation of a gun man […]

The City of Seneca is looking for the toughest mudder.  On August 24th the city hosts a mud run over 46 obstacles at the Shaver Recreation Complex to raise money for the renovation of the Bertha Lee Strickland Museum, explains Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander.  “I watched it last time when the Collins Childrens’ Home had it and you have got […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has charged two individuals in a drive-by shooting that occurred back in April in Seneca. Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details. “According to warrants, 35-year-old Ronnie Joe Patterson, Jr. of Seneca has been charged with attempted murder, discharging a firearm into a dwelling, possession of a firearm by a person […]

Duke Energy has lifted water restrictions on the Keowee-Toxaway River.  An announcement from the power provider states that regular rainfall has returned the region to normal conditions, and out of any official drought designation. The restriction for lake neighbors to water only on Tuesdays and Saturdays has been lifted.  Officials with Duke Energy encourage continued prudent watering practices to protect […]

It is costing drivers less to file up at the pump, this according to the Lundberg Survey. Publisher Trilby Lundberg gives details.  “Gasoline prices dropped eight cents in the past two weeks; the new average for regular is $3.60.” This is a reversal, explains Lundberg.  “This is nearly exactly a reversal of what happened in the prior two weeks.  Earlier […]

From increasing student interest in science and technology to preparing high school students for careers in advanced manufacturing, the first funding distributed by the Clemson University Center for Workforce Development was recently accepted by school districts from across South Carolina. The Workforce Development Center awarded 36 school districts or charter schools and 9 technical colleges a total of $450,000 for workforce […]

More than 800 Clemson University students received degrees at Friday’s August graduation ceremony. Crossing the stage at Littlejohn Coliseum to get their degrees and congratulations from President James F. Barker were 364 graduates receiving bachelor’s degrees, 384 master’s and 82 doctorates. Philanthropist Anita Zucker, chairwoman and CEO of the Inter Tech Group Inc., was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humanities. […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging everyone to participate in the upcoming National Hunting and Fishing Day at Duke Power’s World of Energy off Highway 130. The event will be held on Saturday, September 21st from 9am until 3pm and is free and open to the public. There will also be a free parking shuttle and individuals who attend […]