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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) expressed his support on Monday for President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices for Americans and shifting research and development costs to other nations. Graham stated, “I am very pleased that President Trump is standing up for American consumers when it comes to purchasing prescription drugs.” He highlighted the current […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — During National Women’s Health Week (May 12-18), the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds women about the importance of routine and preventive care for their mental and physical health. This weeklong recognition, which kicked off on Mother’s Day, also serves as an important time to encourage women and girls to take steps to improve their overall […]

All lanes of Interstate 85 South in Anderson County reopened around 4 p.m. Sunday following a crash. Officials with the Anderson County Coroner’s & Sheriff’s Offices reported that three people were taken to AnMed Medical Center in stable condition. The South Carolina Department of Transportation confirmed the reopening of all lanes near mile marker 15. The cause of the incident […]

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake, with its epicenter in Greenback, TN, was felt on Saturday morning just after 9:00 AM. The relatively shallow depth of 12 miles likely contributed to its widespread impact. This earthquake occurred within the Southern Appalachian Seismic Zone (SASZ), a region of low to moderate intraplate seismic activity characterized by ancient geological structures, including thrust faults and […]

On Friday, May 9th at 11:54 AM, Seneca City Fire’s B-Shift responded to a structure fire on Lowry Road in the Friendship community (box 1201). Engine 74 and Battalion 7 joined Friendship firefighters, who were first on scene with smoke showing from a two-story residence. Despite aggressive initial efforts, the fire escalated to a second alarm, drawing mutual aid from […]

A task force reviewing Oconee County’s sewer governance reached general agreement this week to pursue a new structure in which the state legislative delegation would appoint a five-member board to oversee the Joint Regional Sewer Authority. JRSA Executive Director Chris Eleazer said the plan includes creating an initial transitional board to bridge the shift from the current structure, where member […]

The School District of Oconee County’s proposed 2025–26 budget has come under scrutiny as the County Council imposed a cap of 108.6 mills, rejecting the district’s request for a 4.9 mill increase and highlighting its $37 million fund balance. The district had projected over $62 million in local revenue and nearly $24 million from the state. Council members argued that […]

The City of Seneca Council will meet on May 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to conduct business, including a presentation on Project Lit and the FY 2026 budget. The final readings of Ordinances 2025-06 (Annexation and Zoning for Midgard Storage), 2025-07 (Repeal of City Code Section 3-1), and 2025-08 (Freeman Lease) will be considered. The first readings of Ordinances 2025-10 […]

Oconee County’s law enforcement committee will discuss additional regulations for fraternity houses next week, with Sheriff Mike Crenshaw proposing a new ordinance to impose business-related rules, including required permits. This initiative aims to better regulate large, noisy parties—often linked to underage drinking—that have disrupted nearby residents. One such neighbor voiced concerns to the county council last week, seeking a solution. […]

A 70-year-old Toccoa man, Donald Sedivy, was arrested Friday after a road rage incident on Highway 17 Alternate escalated into a shooting that left one person injured and a bullet striking an off-duty deputy’s vehicle. Stephens County officials said the confrontation involved multiple individuals fighting in the roadway near Farm Bureau, with vehicles blocking traffic. One man was shot in […]