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Clemson University is set to begin renovations on Tillman Hall Auditorium in the upcoming fall semester. The Clemson Board of Trustees approved the $11.5 million renovations last month, as the building hasn’t been renovated in over 40 years. Joe Galbraith, a spokesperson for the university, said that the auditorium will be restored to its earlier form and upgraded to be […]

In April, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office held a promotions ceremony to recognize the hard work and achievements of several officers.                       Among those promoted were three detention officers, Amanda Davis, Alicia Snyder, and Lakeon Daniel, who were promoted to Sergeant, Corporal, and Master Detention Deputy respectively, all assigned to […]

In response to numerous incidents of students using electronic devices to cheat, the South Carolina Department of Education has published revised test security requirements that restrict electronic devices during state testing. Those requirements say that students may not be in possession of any electronic or other device that can be used for communicating, recording, timing, creating images, or storing images […]

Dawson Donald Batchelor Jr., a 45-year-old man from West Union, is facing multiple charges following a reported break-in early Monday morning in Oconee County. Batchelor Jr. has been charged with First Degree Burglary, Trespassing, Malicious Injury to Property, and Breach of Peace. He was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center Monday afternoon and remains in custody at this time […]

An Upstate man has been arrested for a deadly hit-and-run that occurred in Anderson County on April 17. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the incident took place around 10:40 p.m. on Amity Road near Woodfern Circle when an SUV traveling east struck a pedestrian and left the scene. Lance Corporal Brittany Glover with the highway patrol has more… […]

Westminster is planning to revitalize its Main Street and is looking to downtowns in other cities like Greer and Simpsonville for inspiration. The city’s population has decreased by nearly 6 percent since 2000, while the rest of Oconee County has grown. City Administrator Kevin Bronson hopes the new master plan will make the city more appealing to visitors and improve […]

A lucky person in Anderson won $100,000 playing Palmetto Cash 5 after matching all five numbers drawn on Saturday, April 29. The winning ticket was bought at the 7 Eleven located at 3705 North Highway 81. The winning numbers were 2, 5, 19, 25, 27 with a Power-Up of 3. The winner has 180 days from the date of the […]

A tragic single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a 16-year-old high school student from Royston, Georgia, on Sunday evening. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on SC 187 near Old Roberts Church Road in Anderson County at around 6:00 pm. Lance Corporal Nick Pye has more… The victim, identified by the Anderson County Coroner’s Office as […]

SCDOT has closed the bridge on Radisson Road over Coneross Creek in Oconee County for repairs. A signed detour route has been put into place. Detour Route for Traffic Eastbound Radisson Road: Motorists will be directed to take Return Church Road (S-37-63) to the intersection of Pruitt Road (L-1473). Turn left onto Pruitt Road (L-1473), which takes you back to […]

Authorities in Easley have arrested a man after he was found in possession of a stolen vehicle tag. Easley Police were patrolling the area near Perry Prince Rd. on Sunday evening when they discovered the stolen tag on a vehicle. They attempted to pull over the driver, but he fled, leading to a brief pursuit which was called off due […]