Category: News

The Seneca Police Department reports the arrest of 33-year-old Charles Antonio Clark of Seneca for assault and battery in the second degree and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature in connection to cases back in May and June. The first incident took place on Lindsay Road and the second on North Hunter Street. Clark allegedly used a […]

Celebrate the sesquicentennial by taking a look back at education in Oconee County. Bring your lunch and learn on Tuesday, Aug. 14, from noon to 1pm at the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC). Join Director and Curator Leslie Hagerty as she explores the history of education in Oconee County. From one-room school houses to high school memories, you will enjoy a […]

The Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) Commission announce that Accommodations Tax (ATAX) grant applications will be accepted until Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2018, by 3pm. ATAX Application guides may be requested through the PRT office at 864-888-1488 and will be available online at www.oconeesc.com. All applications must be received by the PRT office at South Cove County Park by […]

On the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, Aug. 11, and Aug. 25, from 1-3pm, the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) hosts Stitchin’ Together, which is a group dedicated to sharing needlework and continuing those long standing traditions. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or cross stitch (or knifty knit) you are welcome to join every month to share what you […]

Legislation passed by the South General Assembly earlier this year will provide new, additional deer hunting opportunities for youth in South Carolina. The law specifies that youth deer hunting days on private land will be held the Saturday before the regular Game Zone deer season opening. This special opportunity is for youth 17-years-old and younger. Youth hunters who have not […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Flash Flood Watch through Thursday, Aug. 2, evening for the Upstate of South Carolina. Scattered thunderstorms are expected today and tonight. Any of these storms will be capable of cloud-to-ground lightning. A few of the storms may also produce severe weather in the form of damaging winds. Showers […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission has approved the second phase of the Rural Roads Safety Program with an additional 446 miles of safety improvements planned across the state. “South Carolina’s fatality rate is the highest in the nation, and this program is attacking that problem mile by mile,” said Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall. “SCDOT is targeting […]

A day of fishing is a wonderful way to enjoy spending time outdoors with friends and family. You can now fish at South Cove Park without owning a rod or tackle box thanks to a new program, tells Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley. “One of our park staff, Ranger Fred, worked with the South Carolina Department […]

More community volunteer workdays are planned for Abernathy Park in Clemson. The city is taking some time off the project to revitalize the park during the summer heat, but more workdays will be announced soon, says Clemson Mayor JC Cook. “I appreciate all the volunteers that have come out and worked. We haven’t had any workdays during the summer because […]