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Community First Bancorporation, based in Seneca, and Dogwood State Bank, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, have entered into a definitive merger agreement. According to a joint press release, the agreement stipulates that Dogwood will acquire Community First and its subsidiary through an all-stock merger. Richard Burleson, the President and CEO of Community First, is quoted in the announcement as saying, […]

Funeral services for Sadie Grace DeRose, a 3-year-old who tragically lost her life after a house fire in Seneca on Tuesday, Feb. 20, have been scheduled. The public funeral service will be held at Seneca Baptist Church on Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m., as announced by Davenport Funeral Home. Following the service, a visitation will take place. The family extends […]

30-year-old Christopher Edward Burrell of Walhalla was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 1:31am on Thursday, February 29th, and he remains there pending bond and judicial proceedings. Burrell was initially booked into the Oconee County Detention Center on August 2nd, 2023. During his time in jail, Burrell was served with 14 arrest warrants obtained by the Sheriff’s […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reports an additional arrest in the 2024 drug round-up. As of Wednesday noon, 14 subjects have been arrested or served warrants. Jeffrey Lane Gibson, 57, was arrested for methamphetamine distribution and issued citations for marijuana possession and an open container in a vehicle. He remains in jail on a $50,000 bond. Michael Keith Rogers, 42, […]

Oconee Humane Society wants to help residents in need with supplemental pet food on a monthly basis.  As long as free food supplies are in stock, Oconee residents who have pre-qualified can receive pet food on designated distro days. Qualifying can be accomplished by providing proof of total household income or an EBT card, 10-4:30 Monday-Friday or 10-1:30 on Saturday […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) announced that he would step down as Senate Republican leader in November. “Senator McConnell’s announcement that he will not seek Republican leadership in the next Congress is truly a ‘passing of the torch’ moment for the U.S. Senate. Senator McConnell will be remembered […]

Severe winds swept across the Carolinas on Wednesday, causing widespread damage and power outages. A thunderstorm warning had been issued due to wind gusts of up to 50 mph. Notable damage included a fallen tree at Seneca Gardens Apartments and four broken transmission-line poles in Oconee, which affected nearly 9,000 Blue Ridge Electric and over 6,000 Duke Energy customers. Despite […]

At the annual State of Clemson on Monday, Mayor Robert Halfacre and Clemson University President Jim Clements celebrated the city and university’s achievements. They emphasized the community’s prosperity and commitment to future generations. Clements highlighted the university’s “championship culture” and its growth, with a significant increase in applications and graduation rates above the national average. He also mentioned increased funding […]

Seneca City Council met Tuesday night for a work session and special called meeting. One item of note on their agenda was discussion about raising the city’s sewer impact and tap fees for new customers. Here’s city administrator Scott Moulder with more… Seneca City Council also previewed rules for the upcoming Seneca Dog Park. The park will open once a […]

Credit card skimmers were recently discovered inside gas pumps at three stations in Anderson County, according to the sheriff’s office. The skimmers, hidden inside and undetectable from the outside, can steal credit card information. Investigators said the skimmers were found scattered across the county, at gas stations on Highway 81 North, Highway 153 and East River Street, suggesting more could […]