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The Walhalla Fire Department, led by Chief Terry Sanford, will conduct its annual hydrant testing throughout October. The procedure involves inspecting and lubricating hydrant components and flowing water to ensure proper functionality for firefighting. This annual maintenance is vital for maintaining the community’s fire rating. Residents may experience temporary low water pressure or discolored water during the testing. The department […]

27-year-old Brandon Sidney Earley of Salem, SC, died on Thursday, September 18, 2025, after his motorcycle collided with a Toyota 4Runner. The incident occurred on Highway 76 at Drayton Street in Pendleton just before 8 a.m.. According to Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore, a preliminary investigation indicates Earley was riding his motorcycle on Highway 76 when he struck the SUV, […]

Danny Singleton announced his intention to seek a second term as Oconee County’s Judge of Probate. Since taking office in January 2023, he has prioritized improvements in court operations, including enhancing mental health, drug/alcohol, and special needs cases. Achievements include hosting a yearly Mental Health Summit, streamlining estate administration, and digitizing records back to 1980. Additionally, Singleton arranged for the […]

The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office concluded an extensive investigation on September 17, 2025, serving multiple arrest warrants related to a breach of trust at the Liberty High School Red Devil Athletic Booster Club. The investigation began after the School District of Pickens County (SDPC) discovered discrepancies during a periodic review of the booster organization. Detectives developed probable cause that former […]

Justin Dwain Harris, a 35-year-old Walhalla resident already facing charges in an Anderson County homicide investigation, has also been charged by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office with Grand Larceny following the theft of a white 1990 Chevrolet pick-up truck from Wolfers Hollow Road. An investigation began when a deputy was dispatched to the scene after the victim reported the stolen […]

Following Westminster’s lead, the Walhalla City Council has passed a non-binding resolution that expresses support for the planned changes to the county’s sewer structure over the next several years. While the resolution is not legally binding, Walhalla City Administrator Celia Myers, who also serves as a representative on the current Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (JRSA) board, explained that it […]

On Wednesday, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Senate in League of Women Voters v. Alexander, rejecting an attempt to find the 1st Congressional District map unconstitutional. Senate President Thomas Alexander issued the following statement: “I am pleased with today’s Supreme Court decision upholding South Carolina’s congressional redistricting plan. As I said just last year following […]

To address the rapid growth in population and employment within Anderson and Pickens County, a regional partnership has developed the Clemson Anderson Pickens (CAP) Long Range Transportation Plan, and public input is considered crucial for its success. The public is invited to attend an open house on Monday, September 22, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Clemson City Hall […]

The Pendleton community announces a temporary road closure on September 19 for the annual “Hike to School” event, running from 6:45 AM to 7:45 AM. During this hour, East Queen Street will be blocked and only accessible from Greenville Street, ensuring the safety of participants in this community initiative.

In Oconee County, Wanda Harvey, 41, of Westminster, pleaded guilty to Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature for a November 13, 2022 stabbing. The incident occurred near the Oakway community during an argument in a vehicle when an intoxicated and belligerent Harvey cut the victim’s neck, severing an artery. Responding quickly to the scene, Officer Brandon Cobb […]