Category: News

Part of Westminster’s rural and unincorporated Water Service territory is under a boil water advisory effective at 3:00 this afternoon until further notice. Diana Dieska of the Cities Utilities Department says the city lost pressure on a 6-inch water line and as a result the boil water advisory covers customers who live on North Horseshoe Bridge Road and all roads […]

A fatal collision involving two vehicles took place around 2:30 pm on Wednesday on South Highway 11, at the intersection of Mountain Road and Critter Road. The accident resulted in the death of a 41-year-old man from Seneca, who was operating a motor scooter. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis said Dustin “Dusty” Tyler Abercrombie succumbed to traumatic injuries and his […]

At their September 18th meeting, the School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees recognized two Seneca High School students, Daniel Grayden and Trevor Dawson, and Seneca area bus driver Rick Walton for their actions during a medical emergency suffered by another bus driver earlier in the month. Dr. Thorsland thanked both Daniel and Trevor for their leadership and willingness […]

The Pickens County Coroner’s Office confirmed that a person was fatally wounded in an officer-involved shooting on Tuesday night. The incident occurred near Pace Bridge Road and Pumpkintown Road around 10:00 p.m. The State Law Enforcement Division, which is investigating the shooting, has not released further details about the situation or the victim. Both the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Corrections informed the S.C. Supreme Court today that the department is now prepared to carry out executions by lethal injection. “Justice has been delayed for too long in South Carolina,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “This filing brings our state one step closer to being able to once again carry out the rule of law and bring […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of two women, Angel Bellis, 26, and Cassidy Cheek, 21, in connection with a horrific murder that occurred in August. The victim, Phillip Hughey, was reported missing from Williamston in August. Detectives later linked Jared Tierce and Jacob Barber to his death, alleging that they brutally killed Hughey with a ratchet […]

The Oconee County Council held a meeting last night in Walhalla, SC. The agenda included several key items that were discussed and voted on by the council members. Proclamations were made to recognize the US Constitution Week. Ordinances were passed to authorize various agreements and amendments related to economic development, budget, lease, and tax incentives. The council discussed and acted […]

Seneca Fire Chief Richie Caudill said state investigators have ruled the cause of a fire last week as undetermined. Last Tuesday afternoon, multiple fire departments responded to Clemson Ridge Apartments where one of the buildings was engulfed in flames. Chief Caudill said that due to the high dollar amount of the property, he felt it best to let state investigators […]

The Oconee County Council is set to convene at 6:00 PM this evening in Walhalla with a range of important items on the agenda. One of the highlights of the meeting is the proclamation recognizing the US Constitution Week. This gesture underscores the council’s commitment to honoring and upholding the principles of the US Constitution. The council will also discuss […]

Oconee Humane Society is going to have a huge tailgate party complete with all the fixin’s! On Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11am-3pm, everyone is invited to the shelter at 1925 Sandifer Blvd. to enjoy a free grilled burger lunch…that’s right…a free lunch until 1:30pm, thanks to Foothills Community Church who will be bringing their grill trailer on site. Oconee residents […]