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On Tuesday, January 16, a fatal accident occurred at the intersection of Old Greenville Hwy. and Anderson Hwy., Clemson, SC. The victim, Jacob Walter Noack, 20, of Summerville, SC, was involved in a collision while riding his motorcycle. Despite wearing a helmet, Noack was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy is scheduled. The incident is under investigation by the […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of an attempted murder suspect, Eric Raymond Lavoie, following a stabbing incident that occurred over the weekend. Lavoie, 51, was allegedly involved in a dispute with his wife at a residence on Misty Hollow Lane when he brandished a knife. When another man tried to intervene, Lavoie reportedly stabbed him and fled […]

According to Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis, the 21-year-old Greenville man who died Wednesday night in Seneca is identified as:  Garrett Edward White. Coroner Addis said that Mr. White was in the driver seat of his vehicle when he was shot.  This incident was initially reported at 9:53 pm.   He was provided medical care by Seneca Police, Seneca Fire and EMS […]

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jeff Duncan issued the following statement regarding his decision not to seek re-election for an 8th term to the United States House of Representatives:  “After 9/11, I felt a calling to serve my State or Nation in some capacity. Serving in both the South Carolina State Legislature and the United States House of Representatives has been the […]

On Tuesday morning, an incident occurred at Glenview Middle School, as reported by Anderson County School District Five. A crossing guard was struck and injured by a vehicle, according to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. It is believed that another vehicle hit the one that ended up striking the crossing guard, officials said. Following the incident, the injured crossing guard […]

In the third quarter of 2023, the City of Pickens’ drinking water was found to have elevated levels of halo acetic acids (HAA5), a byproduct of chlorine disinfection. The issue was resolved the next day, and the city is now in compliance with legal limits. At a town hall on Tuesday, leaders reassured residents about the safety of their water […]

A case involving a young man accused of murdering a woman in Walhalla last summer is still in the pre-trial phase. Recently, a judge instructed the city police to present evidence to aid the defense in preparing their case. The defendant, Gilbert Nava, age 19, appeared in court in prison attire and remained silent as Judge Maddox directed the investigation […]

South Carolina’s Democratic primary is on February 3, and the Republican primary is on February 24. Voters can only participate in one primary. While the time to register for the Democratic primary has passed, the deadline to register for the Republican primary is January 25. Early voting starts two weeks before each primary. Absentee voters must request an application form […]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, announces some annual passes are temporarily not available at Hartwell, Richard B. Russell and J. Strom Thurmond Lakes Project Visitors Centers. The following passes are unavailable: USACE Annual Pass, America the Beautiful Annual Pass, America the Beautiful Senior Annual Pass, America the Beautiful Military Annual Pass, America the Beautiful 4th Grade Pass, and […]

Top election officials from Oconee and Pickens counties acknowledge that skepticism about the accuracy of the country’s elections persists following the 2020 presidential vote. However, they express confidence in the accuracy, security, and accessibility of local elections. A public forum was held by the League of Women Voters in Clemson on Tuesday evening, focusing on these aspects of elections. Five […]