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The FARM Center in Seneca hosted its annual Night of Worship event on Sunday, September 7, drawing a crowd for an evening of faith-based music, food, and family activities. The community-wide event, which is free and open to everyone, provided an opportunity for fellowship and spiritual reflection. Live music, food vendors, and kids’ activities began at 4:00 p.m., with worship […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced that repairs have been completed on a bridge near Fair Play, reopening all lanes. After crews prepared the bridge road for deck repair on Saturday near exit 2 on I-85, repairs began on Sunday, requiring a lane closure on the northbound side. By Monday, the SCDOT confirmed that all work was finished, […]

A unique property near Six Mile in Pickens County, inspired by an Italian castle, has been listed for nearly $7 million. The 8,259-square-foot residence sits on 40 acres at 2956 Walhalla Hwy and features a stone exterior and a 28-foot-tall foyer with an Italianate dome.

(Walhalla, SC)————————————-A Seneca man remains in jail today after being arrested Wednesday on a charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor – 1st Degree. 30-year-old Thomas Jay Simmons, of Airport Road, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 9:54pm Wednesday. Simmons was denied bond and will appear before a Circuit Court Judge, at a later date, […]

Seneca City Council’s upcoming meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, will cover a variety of topics, including final readings for ordinances on historic municipal cemeteries and rules for citizens appearing before the council. The council will also consider several resolutions, such as the inclusion of the Seneca Mills Property in a multi-county park and the transfer of assets from the […]

(Walhalla, SC)————————————-A Westminster man remains in jail today, pending a bond hearing, after his arrest Wednesday afternoon on a charge of Trafficking in Methamphetamine as a result of a traffic stop. 28-year-old Steven Lee Hightower, of Manor Road, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 5:35pm Wednesday. Hightower has also been charged with one count each of […]

The Clemson City Council has unanimously approved the design for a new multimillion-dollar arts center. The new facility is intended to accommodate an increase in interest and participation in the city’s arts programs. Construction on the new center could begin as early as 2026.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2025-30, directing the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) to submit a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to exclude the purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages from the list of eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food […]

A Pendleton man, Michael J. French, 42, has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison followed by three years supervised release for operating a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme and stalking two TikTok content creators. He was also ordered to pay more than $14 million in restitution. French was arrested after a standoff with law enforcement.

A man has been charged following a bank robbery at Dogwood State Bank on Clemson Boulevard in Anderson Tuesday afternoon. According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, Brian Humphries, 44, of Myrtle Beach, was arrested after he fled the bank on foot with cash. Witnesses reported a large law enforcement presence, including a K9 unit and drone, combing the area. […]