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The following results are unofficial until certified by election officials. Seneca City Council Durham – 618 Honeycutt – 603 Peppers – 333 Rozman – 586 Ward – 583 Walhalla Mayor Hall – 394 Campbell – 93 Unexpired 2-year City Council term (one seat) Johns – 336 A. Keehn – 129 City Council – 4-year term (three seats) Holliday – 261 […]

A new report by SafeWise, a home security and safety website, has ranked the 20 safest cities in South Carolina based on the FBI’s most recent data on violent crimes and property crimes. Clemson and Seneca, two cities in Oconee County, made the list at number 9 and 20, respectively. According to the report, Clemson reported 1.8 violent crimes and […]

A water main break near the Adkins Water Treatment facility in the Six Mile area has led to a reduction in water capacity and potential service interruptions for Greenville Water customers. The break, which occurred late Thursday night into Friday morning, is currently being addressed by crews who have been working continuously on the repairs for four days. As a result […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. – As residents prepare for fun with friends and family on Thanksgiving and through the holiday season, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encourages everyone to get their updated immunizations now to protect themselves and others from respiratory diseases. People are most at risk for seasonal viruses, including influenza (flu), the respiratory syncytial virus […]

All branches of the Oconee County Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 10 (county holiday) and Saturday, November 11 for Veterans Day. The virtual branch, oconeelibrary.org, will be available for e-books and electronic audiobooks through Cloud Library, streaming movies through Kanopy, and more. Book returns will be open at all locations. All branches return to normal hours on […]

The towns and cities across Oconee are preparing for Election Day tomorrow. The spotlight is on Walhalla, where three family members could potentially join another relative on the city council if they win. Walhalla voters will also choose between two mayoral candidates as the current mayor, Danny Edwards, steps down after 12 years. Early voting has concluded in Walhalla, Seneca, […]

For many, the sound of bells ringing outside stores in Oconee heralds the arrival of the Christmas season. This week, the Salvation Army of Oconee is launching its Red Kettle campaign, a fundraising initiative that will see volunteers stationed at various kettles throughout the county, ready to accept donations in the form of cash, coins, or checks. Already, over 60 […]

The State’s murder case against Pendleton resident, Braxton Earl, is set to be the first trial in a week of Oconee General Sessions Court. Earl is accused of murdering fellow Pendleton resident, Richard Dennis Keese, in Utica in 2021. The body of 62-year-old Keese was found on a street in the former textile mill community. Prosecutor Jason Alderman will face […]

Given the significance of a nuclear plant to the electric grid and public safety, incidents at such facilities tend to draw widespread concern. After a driver breached the Oconee plant property, Sheriff Mike Crenshaw received at least three concerned calls, including one from Israel, Pentagon Police, and National Security…

Doyle Wayne Whisenhunt, a 66-year-old man from Lockesburg, AR, was arrested on Friday evening in connection with an incident at the Oconee Nuclear Station. He was apprehended in Pickens County and transferred to the Oconee County Detention Center. Whisenhunt is charged with Attempted Murder, Malicious Injury to Personal Property, and Unlawful Entry into an Enclosed Place. These charges stem from […]