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A civil lawsuit was filed this week in Oconee County involving a car accident that occurred three years ago on Old Cherry Road in Pickens County. The accident resulted in the death of the driver and two passengers. The lawsuits were filed on behalf of the deceased by their representatives. Among the four defendants named is a Marathon convenience store […]

According to jail records, on Thursday Oconee County Deputies arrested 37-year-old Thomas Gregory Lockridge, Jr on charges of high and aggravated criminal domestic violence and kidnapping. He remains in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center pending bond. Also on Thursday, Deputies arrested 27-year-old David Carson Eder on two counts of grand larceny, and one count each of second-degree burglary, […]

The City of Easley has announced that Brandon Liner has been appointed as the new Chief of Police for the Easley Police Department. Liner, an Easley native and graduate of Easley High School, has served with the department for over 20 years. During his tenure, he held various roles, including shift supervisor, narcotics investigator, hostage negotiator, and lieutenant over the […]

The Oconee Humane Society (OHS) has been working for 50 years to improve the lives of pets in Oconee County. With the support of sponsors, donors, and volunteers, OHS has given thousands of dogs and cats a second chance through adoption programs and helped many more with low-cost spay/neuter vouchers, vaccination clinics, and food distribution. To celebrate their 50th anniversary, […]

The city of Clemson’s utilities department will be flushing water mains on Friday to improve water quality. This process removes sediment that accumulates at the bottom of the main over time. The flushing will take place between 12 am and 5 am for most neighborhoods. The city advises that water may be discolored after the cleaning, but this should not […]

Seneca’s Utilities Director, Bob Faires, recently addressed concerns raised by Councilman Ernest Riley regarding the city’s reserve electric transformers. Faires explained that the issue of having adequate reserves of transformers is not unique to Seneca, but rather a challenge faced by the entire electric power retail industry. The topic was brought up during Tuesday’s council meeting where Faires requested, and […]

Two men were arrested recently by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office for stealing peaches from Musser Fruit Research Farm, owned by Clemson University. According to arrest warrants, Donald Andrew New, age 38, and 23-year-old Scottie Phil Randall Ledford, both from Piedmont, damaged and stole fruit used for research between Aug. 13-24. Deputies responded to the scene and spoke with two […]

At about 9:45pm Tuesday night, a deadly accident was reported on Cathey Road near Hillcrest Court in Anderson County. Master Trooper Gary Miller has more… The Anderson County Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s identity once family has been notified.

On Tuesday, a wanted man named James King, 43, was arrested after a barricade incident in Anderson County. Deputies were attempting to serve warrants issued from Pickens County when King refused to leave his house, initiating a barricade situation. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, EOD, and negotiators responded along Davis Street in Williamston shortly after 5 p.m. King […]