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COLUMBIA, S.C. — February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is joining the cause in raising awareness about the difference between healthy relationships and teen dating abuse. The National Domestic Violence Hotline reports that teen dating violence is much more common than many people think, with one in three U.S. teens […]

Oconee County Councilmen debated a proposed “Oconee Conservative Budget” ordinance, limiting budget increases to the county’s population growth plus inflation. Councilman Davis proposed postponing the vote until Chairman Durham could attend in person, but the motion failed. Councilman Elliott highlighted Oconee’s low property tax millage rate. Davis disputed Durham’s claim that the fiscal year 2023-24 budget was $60.7 million… The […]

On Tuesday evening, a woman was apprehended following a pursuit initiated by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, which concluded in Georgia. The incident was triggered around 6:10 p.m. near Westminster when law enforcement attempted to halt a vehicle. However, the driver did not comply. The deputies reported that the driver eventually entered the southbound lane of I-85, crossing into Georgia. […]

Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley visited her alma mater on Tuesday, Clemson University, where she serves on the Board of Trustees. She reminisced about her time at the university and expressed her fondness for the campus. Haley, who is running against former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, criticized both Trump and current Democratic incumbent Joe Biden. During her […]

The city planning commission has deemed a proposed affordable workforce housing project unsuitable for Seneca’s EN 1st Street. Following a hearing at city hall, the commission unanimously voted against a zoning change requested by Mercy Housing Southeast. A representative from Mercy Housing in Atlanta advocated for a residential zone in an area currently zoned for general commercial use. The proposal […]

A man from Elbert County, GA, identified as Michael Watts, tragically lost his life on Monday following a fall from a highrise. The Elbert County Coroner’s Office confirmed his death at 7:24 a.m. Watts was discovered at a quarry located off Cedar Creek Rd. The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation by the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office.

This evening, the Oconee County Council will convene at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at Walhalla. The meeting will begin with the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and presentations from the county attorney, administrator, and the Oconee Humane Society. The council will then hold public hearings on two ordinances related to the use of funds from the American […]

When the U.S. Forest Crews initiate a controlled burn in the Andrew Pickens District of the Sumter National Forest, the sky is expected to adopt a gray hue. The burn is set to cover approximately 90 acres near Forest Service roads 2640 and 758, located west of Black Mountain Road. The fire is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. and […]

The inaugural Clemson Music Fest will take place on April 19 and 20 at the Upper Intramural Fields. Performers include T-Pain, Mt. Joy, and Two Friends. Early Bird tickets go on sale on Feb. 21. The festival, organized by Southern Entertainment, aims to create lasting memories and unity among the Clemson family. It will feature local food vendors, art installations, […]

Could Oconee County be on the brink of implementing a commercial junkyard ordinance? The county planning commission’s agenda for this week suggests that there could be a dialogue, public input, and potentially a decision on this matter. The planning commissioners are scheduled to convene at 6 PM on Thursday in the county council chambers at Walhalla.