Category: News

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed and detoured the bridge on River Road over Longnose Creek in Oconee County for repairs. At this time, SCDOT does not have a timeframe for the repairs. We will release more information as it becomes available. As part of this closure, a detour route has been set up. A map of the […]

Officials confirm the brush fire on Six Mile Mountain near Six Mile is now fully contained. The fire started Saturday at a home under construction off Six Mile Mountain Road and spread to nearby woods, burning approximately 200 acres. About 20 homes were evacuated on Laurel Ridge Drive and Pilgrim Circle, but no additional home damage or injuries were reported. […]

Statewide Outdoor Burning Ban Remains in Effect Columbia, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-10, declaring a State of Emergency to support South Carolina’s ongoing response to wildfires burning across the state. This order enhances ongoing emergency response efforts as firefighters work to contain the wildfires affecting various regions. In addition, the order states that a ban on any […]

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective immediately. A State Forester’s Burning Ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning and campfires in all unincorporated areas of the state. Very low relative humidities statewide, coupled with drying fuels resulting from the lack of significant rain, have resulted in […]

The Oconee County Coroner Office responded to a fire death incident Friday morning near Seneca. This fire was reported to Oconee 911 Communications at 07:05 am; this fire occurred at a mobile home off of Wells Highway near the intersection of Owens Road. One (1) adult male victim died at the scene; this office has a tentative identification and is […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21-year-old Tristan Lane Colson Leavitt of Idaho Falls, ID, early Wednesday on three first-degree criminal sexual conduct warrants. Leavitt was extradited from Idaho, where he had been in custody since December 19, 2024, and booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at 1:31 a.m. His bond was denied, and he will appear before a […]

With increasing development along Clemson’s College Avenue corridor, the city has installed a midblock crosswalk and is considering additional safety measures, including a speed limit reduction. Long-term plans focus on wider sidewalks, improved lighting, and green spaces to enhance the pedestrian experience. A new mixed-use development on Keowee Trail will feature a plaza, parking, and improved access to a CAT […]

Right-of-way acquisition for the US 123/Clemson Boulevard and SC 130 intersection in Seneca is expected to begin this summer, with construction set for next year, according to the South Carolina DOT. Ahead of a public information meeting next month, DOT highlights the need to reduce crash frequency and severity at the intersection, which was identified in the ACOG Freight Corridor […]

The Clemson University Board of Trustees recently designated 3,200 acres of the 18,000-acre Experimental Forest as an “ecologically sensitive zone.” The forest is home to about 1,200 species of vascular plants, including 44 rare species. It also features over 100 miles of trails for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and horseback riding, along with more than 100 miles of shoreline […]

With elevated wind speeds and dropping relative humidity, the South Carolina Forestry Commission urges caution with outdoor burns, as wildfire activity has surged statewide. On Wednesday alone, 50 wildfires ignited, adding to the 228 recorded in February. Officials warn that dry, windy conditions increase the likelihood of fires escaping and spreading rapidly, particularly as South Carolina enters peak wildfire season. […]