Category: News

The Oconee County Veterans Affairs Office in Walhalla is teaming up with Tim Conrad and Upstate Warrior Solution to brighten the holidays for local veterans by giving away 25 fully decorated live Christmas trees—complete with stands, lights, and ornaments—absolutely free on December 5th. Director Dyar invites all Oconee County veterans to call 864-638-4231 Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. […]

The City of Seneca invites residents to share feedback on the conceptual design for the new Benny Cunningham Jr. Park, a state-of-the-art recreation destination honoring the Seneca native and NFL standout; the proposed park features an inclusive playground for all ages and abilities, a covered pavilion, and a highly anticipated splash pad championed by Mayor-elect Ronnie O’Kelley. Community members can […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has charged Justin Lee Lucio, 36, with three counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor 1st Degree following a months-long investigation that began in June when a young girl disclosed at school that Lucio had sexually abused her; detectives learned the victim’s mother grew suspicious after Lucio placed cameras in her other child’s bedroom the […]

The Corinth-Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department invites the community to meet the two finalists for Fire Chief during open-house events at Station 3; the first candidate will visit Thursday, November 6, at 6:00 p.m., followed by the second candidate on Monday, November 10, at 6:00 p.m., providing residents an opportunity to learn about each leader’s vision and the contributions they can […]

The City of Walhalla Water Department has issued a 24-hour boil water advisory for customers along Highlands Highway from Zion to Laurel Hill Drive, affecting both sides of the highway and the surrounding area (shaded map of affected area included), after contractors struck and damaged a main water line. During this period, residents must vigorously boil water for at least […]

As Oconee County school trustees entered a second straight night of closed-door meetings, Chairwoman Meghan Ketterman announced plans to narrow seven superintendent applicants to the top three—though no timeline has been set for the decision…

One of three finalists for Corinth-Shiloh fire chief has withdrawn, leaving the board to choose between the remaining two candidates; Volunteer Chief Kevin Christenbury says the men will be introduced at separate public meetings, starting tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the fire station.

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office added an 18th arrest Tuesday in its ongoing drug round-up that began October 1 with 35 warrants on 23 suspects for fentanyl, methamphetamine, and prescription drug sales based on undercover buys. Candace Haley Blackwell, 24, of West Union, was booked on one count of fentanyl distribution after transfer from Anderson City Jail on Tuesday and […]