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Seneca Police investigated an alleged disturbance at a residence on S. Townville Street that occurred late Sunday night. A 42-year-old woman, identified as Felicia Patrice Harris, was charged with child cruelty. According to law enforcement records, a warrant was issued by the city judge, alleging that Harris, acting as the girl’s guardian, put the child at an unreasonable risk of […]

Neil Eugene Lopez, a 43-year-old man from Travelers Rest in Greenville County, was arrested by Seneca Police on Tuesday morning on charges of alleged identity fraud. An arrest warrant accuses Lopez of misappropriating property valued at over $10,000 for his own use while he was working as an office manager at a business on Eagles Nest Drive. Police said that […]

Oconee First Steps, in partnership with the United Way of Oconee, is addressing the issue of food insecurity among public school children in Oconee. They will provide lunch for children who are home during the Christmas holiday. The lunch service will be available from Monday to Thursday, December 18-21, at the Walhalla Library, Seneca’s Our Daily Bread, and the Westminster […]

At gatherings held Tuesday night in Walhalla, a series of significant decisions were made concerning the city’s fire department and the Oconee County Council. The fire department reaffirmed its dedication to answering fire calls within a 5-mile unincorporated radius of the corporate limits. This commitment was endorsed by the fire committee, under the leadership of Sarai Melendez, who unanimously voted […]

The Oconee Humane Society is hosting a live fundraiser on Wednesday, December 13th from 10:00am until 1:00pm in collaboration with Jordan’s Way, a foundation dedicated to helping shelter animals. The event, which will be held at the shelter and streamed live on Facebook, will feature games and challenges hosted by Jordan’s Way founder, Kris Rotonda. Kris, the founder of Jordan’s […]

$6.2 million investment will create 24 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Additive Plastics Group, LLC (APG), a premier manufacturer of color and additive concentrates, specialty compounds and custom engineered products, today announced it is expanding in Anderson County. The $6.2 million investment will create 24 new jobs. APG’s industry experience, manufacturing strength and creative solutions allow the company to offer […]

UPDATE: Affected rural Westminster water customers may go back to normal use of their service.  The city announces a second set of bacteria tests were free of any contamination, and the boil advisory has been lifted. The City of Westminster has issued a boil water advisory for certain areas due to a water line break that resulted in a loss […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. – In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 4-8, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) urges residents who have not yet gotten their annual flu shot to do so as soon as possible in advance of upcoming seasonal and holiday gatherings. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months and […]

Julian Davis, a member of the Oconee County Council, has expressed his desire to call a meeting in January to address questions about a $25 million bond issue and clarify matters related to the Sewer South #2 project, which involves laying sewer pipe to connect the I-85 corridor with the Golden Corner Commerce Park on SC 59… Oconee County Council […]

The community of Utica experienced a significant change at the turn of the 21st century when a long-standing textile plant closed. However, a new vision has emerged for the remaining building on S. 6th Street, located at the edge of Seneca’s corporate limits. The Oconee County Council anticipates that a developer’s plans for the Seneca Mill Lofts, which includes over […]