Category: News

Local authorities in Seneca are investigating a business accused of selling THC-infused products, and of selling to minors. Seneca Police executed a search warrant at the unnamed shop, located on ES First Street. According to Police Chief Casey Bowling, the operation was prompted by complaints… Chief Bowling said the suspects names would be released later, and the investigation remains ongoing. […]

Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson has identified the victim of a fatal train-pedestrian collision that occurred on Monday, November 10, 2025. At approximately 9:05 a.m., Coroner Wilson and Deputy Coroner Marsha Alexander responded to the intersection of Wilbur Street and Cumberland Road in Easley following a motor vehicle accident involving a train and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, identified as 52-year-old […]

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC) are celebrating significant statewide gains in the 2025 South Carolina School Report Cards, highlighting improvements in test scores, academic growth, and college and career readiness. Released on Monday, the annual report evaluates schools on key indicators such as academic achievement, student progress, college and career […]

The Oconee Humane Society invites you to its “Home for the Holidays” Adoption Event & Fundraiser on Saturday, November 15th from 3–5 p.m., featuring professional photos of your pets and family with Santa, opportunities to meet adoptable dogs and cats who are eager to join your family and be home for the holidays. For more information visit oconeehumane.org.

Leadership Clemson offers an intensive program for community members, business owners, and professionals, providing essential knowledge, tools, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access to City operations and local issues to cultivate effective civic leadership and a profound connection to the community; the class runs monthly on the third Thursday (unless noted) from January to May, with full-day sessions from 8:30 a.m. to […]

According to the Pickens County Coroner’s Office, On November 10, 2025, around 8:50 a.m. ET, an unidentified pedestrian was struck and killed by Amtrak Train 20 traveling from New Orleans to New York on Norfolk Southern tracks near Cumberland and Wilbur Streets in Easley, north of Clemson; no injuries were reported among the 152 passengers or crew, though the train […]

The OJRSA Ad Hoc Reconstitution Committee and Executive Committee will meet Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Lamar Bailes Board Room (OJRSA Operations & Administration Building) to review sewer system reorganization recommendations from the Ad Hoc Sewer Feasibility Implementation Committee’s final report (available at www.ojrsa.org/info); established August 4, 2025, as an advisory body only—without policy-making authority—the joint […]

Following an executive session of the Oconee Schools board of trustees last night a motion was made by Vice Chair Amanda Holder to designate three finalists in their search for a new superintendent… The candidates were unanimously approved by the board.