Category: News

A debate for the next Pickens County Sheriff was held at the Dacusville community center Thursday evening, featuring five candidates: Chief Deputy Chuck James, Oconee County Deputy Michael Ticknor, Greenville County Deputy David Harrison, and Pickens County Deputies Tommy Blakenship and Damon Hubber. The candidates addressed various issues including gun rights, squatting, illegal immigration, mental health in their profession, and […]

At the regular meeting of the Walhalla City Council on April 16th, Mayor Tim Hall declared May 5-11 as Small Business Week, May 15 as Peace Officers Day, and April 22 as Earth Day. The Council received a clean audit report for FY23 from McKinley, Cooper & Co., LLC, and an overview of the past 20 years’ water infrastructure projects […]

The Pickens County School District is currently embroiled in a lawsuit for allegedly violating Title IX’s rules against sex-based discrimination. The lawsuit, which was filed by a state law office, is titled “Mother and Father Doe, Individually and on Behalf of Jane Doe, a Minor Under the Age of 18 vs. School District of Pickens County.” The case centers around […]

Seneca Police K-9 Rogue, a 10-year-old dog known for her eagerness to face challenges, is retiring after a distinguished career in drug searches and suspect tracking. Four years ago, during her first demonstration, K-9 Rogue took down City Administrator Scott Moulder, who wore the “bite suit”. Mayor Pro-Tem Ronnie O’Kelley and Seneca High Basketball Coach Kevin Padgett have also been […]

Elizabeth Caldwell, a student from Hendersonville, Tennessee, attending Clemson University, has been honored with the prestigious Truman Scholarship. This scholarship, named in memory of President Harry Truman, recognizes college students who demonstrate a strong commitment to public service and show promise for future contributions in this field. Caldwell will be awarded up to $30,000 to support her graduate studies, alongside […]

UPDATE: The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is happy to report that 25-year-old Totianna Annabell Lee Holland has been located and she is safe. The announcement comes after a $1,000 reward was offered leading to her safe return. Original Story: The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in locating a Seneca woman who has been reported missing. 25-year-old […]

Lance Corp. Brittany Glover with the SCHOP has information on a fatal motorcycle crash that happened in Anderson County Wednesday night… The Anderson County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 58-year-old Dennis Castellano from Belton.

Walhalla has decided to end its technical assistance agreement with the state’s Main Street program, but its own Main Street program will continue. The city officials are reevaluating their relationship with Main Street South Carolina four years after joining. They plan to alter their agreement by June 30. The city currently holds a “Classic” membership in the local Main Street […]

The Greenshore Development Group’s proposed project of 1,654 homes on 770 acres along Rochester Highway has caused community concern. Despite preliminary designs being submitted to Oconee County and discussions with county officials, the developer, Jim Shivers, has made no significant progress since his sketch review request in August 2023. The land is still owned by Keowee River Preservation Group, LLC. […]

This week, the South Carolina Legislature cast votes that resulted in the appointment of judicial officers within the 10th Circuit, encompassing Oconee and Anderson counties. Scott Sprouse, hailing from Walhalla, has been granted the authority to continue his role as a judge, presiding over both civil and criminal cases in the two counties. Meanwhile, David Brousseau, an attorney from Anderson, […]