Category: News

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, state and local officials are meeting in Hartwell today for a Joint State Legislative Caucus at the Big Oaks Recreation Center. The summit is designed to begin inter-state talks on how to get the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve its management of the Savannah River Basin. The summit today […]

The record rainfall this summer caused the delay of several building projects in the Upstate of South Carolina.  In Oconee County, the City of Walhalla recorded its wettest summer in decades and that has put construction on the new Walhalla High School 45-days behind schedule, explains Oconee County Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland. “We have been working on that […]

The American Library Association has always designated September as “library card sign-up month”.  This year, the Oconee County Public Library will celebrate by offering patrons some incentives to get a library card or refer a friend to come get a library card.  Oconee County Public Library Publicity Director and Seneca Branch Manager Blair Hinson gives details.  “During the entire month […]

Jason Burroughs of Hodges, SC, weighed in a two-day total of 10 bass totaling 30 pounds, 5 ounces Sunday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division super tournament on Lake Hartwell. For his victory, Burroughs earned $6,489.  Shane Cantley of Lugoff, S.C., weighed in a two-day total of 10 bass totaling 23 pounds, 14 ounces Sunday to win $2,095 in […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces five people were killed on state roadways from Friday, September 13, at 6pm until Sunday, September 15, at midnight.  As of September 15, 513 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 582 highway deaths in this same time period in 2012. Oconee County lists two highway deaths in 2013 compared […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest Sunday morning of a suspect wanted on charges of first-degree burglary and grand larceny.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details.  “35-year-old Gary Landon Medlin of 213 Evergreen Circle in Seneca was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center on first-degree burglary charges and grand larceny charges. According […]

Three o’clock this afternoon is the deadline to sign up for the 2013 CrimeStoppers of Oconee County Golf Tournament on Wednesday at Cross Creek Plantation in Seneca. Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt tells how to register your team for the tournament.  “They can call me on my office phone at 864-638-4199 or you can email me […]

Oconee County lost one of its bravest Monday evening, explains Oconee County Fire Chief Charlie King.  “It is with great sadness to announce the death of Friendship Volunteer Fire Chief David Wright. David was killed in a traffic accident on Highway 24 Monday afternoon in Anderson.  David was driving a truck as part of his fathers business when the wreck […]

Oconee Medical Center has begun an effort to relocate handicapped parking closer to the entrance of the patient tower and add a new campus walkway. The entire project is planned for completion within four weeks. Minimal effects are expected for vehicle traffic. Signs and fencing will be posted to direct foot traffic.  The new handicapped parking area just outside the […]

A feature film is shooting in Seneca later this month.  “Elbow Grease” plans to film in Seneca and parts of Oconee County between September 30 and October 22, 2013.  A number of area locations have been selected as the backdrop for scenes in the movie and one of the major set pieces will take place on Ram Cat Alley in […]