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The State Forester’s Burning Ban was lifted at 5 p.m. Wednesday for 44 South Carolina counties, while Horry and Georgetown counties remain under the ban due to ongoing wildfire risks. The statewide ban was issued Saturday following more than 100 wildfires, including major incidents. Improved weather conditions, including rain and reduced wind, have temporarily lowered the fire risk in most […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested five individuals last week during a search related to a homicide investigation led by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. The search, which included a warrant execution and two traffic stops on February 26, 2025, resulted in multiple charges. The search warrant at Humbert Street in the Utica Mill Hill area led to the arrest […]

Seneca City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on March 11, 2025, at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes approving minutes from previous meetings, final readings on ordinances related to mobile food vendors and billboard regulations, and a resolution concerning an abandoned building at 103 N. Townville St. City Administrator Scott Moulder will provide updates, […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who fled after crashing a Honda Accord during a pursuit. Deputies had been chasing the vehicle for reckless driving, which led them into Greenville County before the car struck a power pole. The suspect then ran from the scene. A K9 unit and deputies are currently conducting a search around […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 18-year-old Trenton N. Porter of Asheville, NC, on Tuesday in connection with two separate criminal investigations at the same auto dealership on Clemson Boulevard. Porter was arrested in Cleveland County, NC, and transported to Oconee County, where he remains in custody on a $72,125 bond. The first investigation dates back to December 30, 2024, […]

During Monday evening’s City Council meeting, Officer Maritzabel Reyes was promoted to Sergeant in the Clemson Police Department, sworn in by Chief Jorge Campos. She pledged to uphold the department’s values and serve with integrity… Mayor Robert Halfacre said the Council meeting included discussions on the second reading of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policy amendment, the approval of […]

Daylight Saving Time begins this Saturday night, March 8th, as clocks move forward one hour. As you adjust your clocks, remember to also check your smoke detectors and change the batteries to ensure they’re working properly. For clocks that don’t automatically adjust, make sure to set them ahead before heading to bed Saturday night. These small steps can help keep […]

A judge denied bond for 18-year-old Daeshawn Wilson, who faces a murder charge in the death of 31-year-old Jimmy Ramey of Seneca. Ramey, reported missing a week earlier, was found shot to death on February 26 in a wooded area along Brown Road. Authorities, with assistance from Wilson’s family, took him into custody after an extensive search. Wilson will remain […]

Seneca City Fire responded to a possible structure fire on J Cobb Drive off Shiloh Road at 11:09 a.m. Tuesday. Engine 74, Truck 2, Battalion 7, and Chiefs 701 and 708, along with mutual aid companies, were dispatched. Upon arrival, crews determined an outbuilding had caught fire due to a yard fire. Truck 2 quickly deployed a hand line to […]

Oconee County Council unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting county funds from advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following two hours of public comment. Fourteen speakers opposed the measure, citing concerns including treatment of undocumented immigrants, while six supported it, with some arguing it aligned with local conservative election results. After a noise disruption during public comments of local conservative […]