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The Pickens County Coroner’s Office and Sheriff’s Office launched a joint investigation after a 50-year-old man was found dead at the Pickens Flea Market on Wednesday, September 10. The man, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin, was discovered by another individual at the market. Investigators have stated that there were no immediate signs of foul play, but […]

(Walhalla, SC)———————————–The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest Wednesday of a man with listed addresses in Griffin, GA and Seneca on charges of Domestic Violence and Kidnapping. 32-year-old Nathan Walter Rogers, of Sandifer Boulevard, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 2:30pm yesterday and charged with one count each of Kidnapping and Domestic Violence – 2nd […]

Joanna Schuman has been appointed the City of Clemson’s first Poet Laureate, a distinguished role representing the city through literary arts for a three-year term, reflecting her lifelong passion for words, books, and poetry which began at age seven and continued with her inclusion in national high school anthologies. After she married Dr. Stanley Schuman and raised eight children, she […]

The Oconee County Republican Party is holding a Town Hall tonight, Thursday, September 11, at the American Legion in Walhalla. State Senate President Thomas Alexander will be joined by State Representatives Adam Duncan and Bill Whitmire. Party Chairman Barry Sanders invites everyone to attend… The event is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. The legislators will be available to discuss […]

The Salem Library is holding its first ever Tiny Art Show with an “All Things Autumn” theme. Tiny art kits will be available to pick up at the Salem Library starting September 15th through October 3rd. Patrons must return their completed work by Monday, October 6th, to be included in the show. All entries will be on display at the […]

Clemson University’s Turning Point USA chapter held a prayer vigil on campus last night, September 10, to honor the legacy of founder Charlie Kirk. Kirk was shot and killed at an event in Utah yesterday. Kirk had previously visited Clemson on November 1, 2021, for a campus event, and his death left many students shocked and saddened. South Carolina Senator […]

Officials at the Oconee Nuclear Station reported that a small leak in the cooling system for the unit 1 reactor was discovered and contained on Wednesday, September 10. The incident, classified as an “Unusual Event,” the lowest of four emergency classifications, posed no threat to the public, according to statements from Duke Energy. The unusual event was terminated just before […]

Walhalla, SC – The City of Walhalla Water Department has replaced a fire hydrant in the area of 3820 Blue Ridge Blvd. As a result, a 24-hour boil water advisory is now in effect for customers along Thompson Avenue, Moore Avenue, East Main Street, Todd Street, Harrison Avenue, and surrounding areas.  Those included have been notified by phone call. During this advisory, […]

The Oconee Economic Alliance and 94.1 The Lake are proudly presenting the 2025 Oconee Job Fair, taking place on Wednesday, September 10th, from 4 PM to 7 PM at the Shaver Complex in Seneca. This event will feature over 100 job opportunities and offer instant interviews. Job seekers are advised to bring their resumes and dress for success to maximize […]

The Seneca City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 9, addressing a range of local issues. The council gave a final reading to an ordinance regarding historic municipal cemeteries. They also discussed updates to and received clarification about the proposed changes to the city’s public comment policies… Resolutions were also considered concerning the inclusion of the Seneca Mills […]