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Seneca’s Fire Chief Richie Caudill said that the cross-trained fire fighter/EMTs in his department have become familiar with a new medical helicopter operated by Prisma Health. One of the duties of Seneca fire fighters is to arrange landings and take-offs of medical choppers in the area. He said recently the department took part in a class to get better acquainted […]

Upstate Medical Associates on Wells Highway is welcoming a new doctor. Henry Ramirez, who operates the office as a Physician’s Assistant, said that when Dr. Jared Richardson officially joins the practice on August 2nd, the office will be able to expand services to patients aged 12 and up, and will also be able to offer more in-house treatments… Dr. Richardson, […]

A deputy on routine patrol near Townville late Wednesday evening arrested three Townville men on one count of each of Trafficking in Methamphetamine. The deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle due to only one working headlight.  As the vehicle pulled into the yard of an address on Rachels Drive, the deputy observed an object that was thrown out […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in locating a stolen pickup truck. The black 2017 GMC Denali pickup was reported stolen to the Sheriff’s Office during the early afternoon hours of Friday, July 2nd.  The victim reported to a deputy from the Uniform Patrol Division that the pickup was parked at an address on Bufflehead […]

Anderson County Sheriff’s Deputies, serving on Delta shift, presented 21 American flags to Forest Lawn Memorial Park yesterday morning. Following a vandalism incident at the Memorial Park overnight on July 3-4, deputies from the Delta shift were determined not to allow criminals to get the upper hand. Delta team members pooled together funds to purchase replacement flags for the 21 […]

Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley has identified the victim of a deadly house fire that happened last Thursday morning, July 1st. Fire fighters from the Six Mile Fire Department responded around 5:30am and found an adult male outside the residence at 191 Duncan Road, whom they transported to the Augusta Burn Center for treatment of injuries. As firefighters worked to […]

Seneca Police have charged two men in connection with a burglary incident reported on the night of Thursday, July 1st. Police said that at least two people were inside a Laing Court apartment where the front door was kicked in. 19 year-old Ezekiel James Cheeks and 33 year-old Zachary James Johnson, both of Seneca, were charged with First Degree Burglary, […]

A Hate Crime law unanimously passed the first reading with the Clemson City Council last night. The ordinance would create a separate offense for biased-based crime and provide penalties. Offenders could face a fine of $500 or 30-days in jail. The court also has the option to impose an educational program or counseling. There will be a second reading, and […]

Oconee’s United Way this year observes its emerald anniversary – its 55th year – in serving the needs of local residents. There will be an official celebration during the United Way’s annual meeting Thursday evening, August 5 at the Lakeside Lodge hotel and resort in Hartwell Village. LaShauna Harrison, executive director, says invitations will go out shortly, and she’s hoping […]

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) will be the keynote speaker at the Easley Rotary Club this afternoon. Graham will deliver remarks at 12:50pm today to the group. The Easley Rotary Club will meet today at West End Hall, located at 201 S 5th Street in Easley.