Category: News

An employee of the Anderson Regional Joint Water System died this morning after apparently being electrocuted while working on an air conditioning unit. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Tristan Garrett Stone, was a resident of Anderson. Coroner Greg Shore reported that Stone was working on an air unit at one of his employer’s facilities when he apparently cut a live […]

A pickup truck owned by a business at 123 Seneca Bypass caught fire early this afternoon, requiring assistance from the fire department to extinguish it. The incident occurred in the parking area in front of Pike’s Seafood in the Golden Corner Plaza shopping center. Reports from the scene indicate that no one was hurt, and although there were concerns that […]

Shortly before 4 PM on July 17, Toccoa Chief of Police Jimmy Mize announced that Veon Nicely, 23, of Toccoa, has been identified as the second individual sought in connection with Tuesday’s gunfire at Regency on W. Currahee Street. Felony warrants for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime have been issued for Nicely, […]

The dispute over the $25 million Oconee County general obligation bond issue is now before a circuit judge after pre-trial motions on Wednesday. Tenth Circuit Judge Lawton McIntosh will review old cases cited by attorneys. A public interest lawyer representing a dozen Oconee residents argued that using the bond money to extend sewer service to the southern county, particularly the […]

A new state proviso will soon restrict student cellphone use to enhance school safety. During the School District of Oconee County’s (SDOC) Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, district leadership discussed Proviso 1.103, which mandates a policy prohibiting personal electronic device use during classroom instruction. Assistant Superintendent Elizabeth McDonald noted that while some may welcome the change, it may be […]

Duke Energy is requesting a special exception to build a new communications tower 60 feet taller than the 250-foot limit set by Oconee County rules. The request will be considered at a meeting of the county board of zoning appeals at 6 PM on Monday at the county’s administrative offices in Walhalla. The proposed site is located at 7805 Rochester […]

Pickens County has introduced a new emergency response option allowing residents to text 911 instead of calling. While calling remains preferable, texting is now available, particularly beneficial for individuals with disabilities or in situations where speaking is difficult. To use the service, simply open a new text message, enter 911 in the contact field, type your emergency details in the […]

Anderson County Emergency Management announced mosquito spraying this week after a West Nile Virus case was reported near Highway 81 North and Six and Twenty Road. Weather permitting, crews will spray within a one-mile radius of the area today. Officials confirmed that the water-based pesticide poses no health risks to humans or animals but advised beekeepers to relocate or cover […]

A beer truck at the Corinth-Shiloh Fire Station on Tuesday delivered a one-year supply of drinking water, thanks to a grant from a partnership between Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council. This initiative, highlighted on CSFD’s Facebook page, will save the department over $500, which would have been spent on water to keep firefighters hydrated during service calls. The […]

A spokeswoman from South Carolina PRT has confirmed that Fair Play on I-85 will soon see a new state welcome center. Samantha Queen stated that the design has been finalized, and the replacement welcome center will be constructed near the current one, closer to Lake Hartwell. This relocation aims to provide visitors with enhanced views of the Corps of Engineers’ […]