Category: News

Tuesday evening, South Carolina @SenatorTimScott released a statement regarding Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic Caucus’s attempt to impeach the president: “President Trump has eight days left in his term and has promised a smooth and peaceful transition of power. The Democrat-led impeachment talks happening in the House right now fly in direct opposition to what President-elect Joe Biden has been […]

Authorities in Pickens County were called to the Twin Lakes boat ramp at Lake Hartwell around 9:30 am Tuesday when a passerby reported seeing a car in the lake. A dive team arrived and found a body inside the vehicle. Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley said the death was ruled a suicide.

City Hall in Seneca was packed out last night as droves of citizens came out in a show of support for the city’s new Police Chief Casey Bowling, who was sworn in at the beginning of the City Council Meeting, after a few kind words from Mayor Dan Alexander… Following the administration of the oath of office, Chief Bowling was […]

One person was sent to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries following a three vehicle crash last night in Seneca at the intersection of North First and Oak Streets. No word yet on what caused the accident or if any charges will be filed.

Oconee County has been chosen to receive a total of $22,985 in federal funding under the emergency food and shelter national board through FEMA. LaShauna Harrison, Executive Director of Oconee County United Way, has details on how local non-profits may apply for funds… Harrison went on to tell us about United Way’s VITA Program, that helps local residents with filing […]

  Update from the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office: The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man yesterday on outstanding arrest warrants that charge him with four counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – Third Degree. 40 year old Paul Eric Kalchthaler was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 9:50am Monday. Kalchthaler was released from the […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety says it is on a state of heightened security as state law enforcement prepares for possible armed protests in the state. The agency increased security last week, and according to the Bureau of Protective Services, is continuing to work with state and local law enforcement agencies while remaining in a state of heightened […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, any South Carolina resident aged 70 or older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, can begin scheduling their appointment to receive COVID-19 vaccine. Based on COVID-19 vaccine data — doses received, administered, and appointments scheduled — South Carolina officials […]

Gas prices in the Carolinas have increased by almost a dime as supply tightens and crude oil hits an 11-month high. AAA said that, despite a decrease in gasoline demand, pump prices in the Carolinas are still trending more expensive. South Carolina’s current gas price average sits at $2.10, seeing a 9-cent increase on the week, 18 cents more expensive […]

The School District of Oconee County added 16 new cases of COVID-19 this past Friday, and according to their website, since school began in August up until January 3rd, there have been more than 570 cases of COVID-19 among the district’s students and staff members. Of the 16 cases added late last week, seven were from Seneca Middle, one was […]