Category: News

SCDOT crews have begun temporary shoulder closures on I-85 northbound in Anderson County for debris cleanup between mile markers 4 and 40. Closures will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Wednesday, December 18. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and observe posted signage and work crews in the area.

Michael Matthew Banks, 37, of Townville, is being held on a $25,000 surety bond after being arrested on December 13th and charged with Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office began investigating on November 13th after a report of a sexual assault on a minor that occurred on October 18th. Evidence indicated Banks inappropriately […]

The Anderson County Coroner’s Office responded early this morning to a fatal camper fire on Woodvale Road in Anderson. Additional details will be released as they become available.

On Friday afternoon in Westminster, a groundbreaking ceremony on Hall Street marked the start of the Horton Outdoor Recreational Area. While machinery prepared the site for new ball fields, representatives from Horton Manufacturing, pledging up to $2 million toward the project, joined local leaders to celebrate. Oconee’s state legislative delegation, credited for securing a state grant to support funding, was […]

On Friday night around 9:00pm, Lawrence Bridge Road at the Lake Hartwell Bridge was closed due to a motor vehicle accident in Pickens County, just across the lake. The Corinth-Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department, with assistance from Clemson University Fire and EMS and Prisma EMS, quickly extricated the driver, who was evaluated by EMS. Six Mile Fire was also notified and […]

Easley Police said they arrested 31-year-old Joseph Logan Wyatt on multiple charges following an armed robbery at GameStop Friday afternoon. The incident reportedly occurred around 3:55 p.m., with Wyatt stealing nearly $320, which was later recovered. He faces charges including armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted violent felon, resisting arrest with a deadly weapon, and possession of […]

‘Tis the season to stay safe from thieves and fires. Seneca Police Chief Casey Bowling and Fire Chief Richie Caudle share essential tips to help ensure a safe and joyful holiday season….    

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested William Justin Holliday, 43, of Walhalla, and Danny Eugene Goreta, 29, of Seneca, on Thursday during the execution of separate search warrants linked to ongoing investigations. Holliday was arrested at a Rock Crusher Road location, where cocaine, crack cocaine, oxycodone, and a firearm were seized, resulting in nine charges, including multiple trafficking offenses and […]

A traffic stop performed by Oconee County Sheriff’s Deputies Wednesday evening on West-Oak Highway near Highway 11 led to the arrest of Ashley Nikol Dodson, 26, and Casey Wayne Holt, 28, both of Westminster, on drug trafficking charges. A Deputy from the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reportedly observed a blue Ford Mustang with a tag registered to a Jeep Liberty […]

South Carolina Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (PRT) will meet with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers next week to discuss plans for the peninsula near I-85 Exit 1 in Fair Play, known as Sanctuary Pointe. Samantha Queen, PRT spokesperson, stated the agency hopes to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to developers by February… Previously, developers abandoned a mixed-use project […]