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The Anderson County Coroner’s Office is investigating an incident where a man was fatally struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. The incident occurred in front of 7540 Highway 76 around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning. The man, identified as 41-year-old Robert Andre Robinson, was hit by a passing SUV traveling north towards Pendleton. The Pendleton Police Department is also […]

A fatal single-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Windsor Street and Main Street in Westminster at 2:05 am on Saturday. The sole occupant, a 33-year-old woman from Pendleton, identified as Kayla Daniele Durham, failed to navigate the intersection and collided with two stationary signs. Despite being restrained, she died at the scene from a head injury. The Westminster Police […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is celebrating International Bat Week (Oct. 24-31) by encouraging residents to learn about the important role bats play in the environment while also being cautious in their presence. Bats are beneficial mammals that eat thousands of mosquitoes and other nuisance insects every day. However, bats can spread the rabies […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its annual “Boo with the Blue” event next Tuesday, October 31st, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. The Community Outreach event will take place in the main parking lot at the Law Enforcement Center in Walhalla, which is located at 300 S. Church Street. During “Boo with the Blue,” deputies and employees of the […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Pill Take Back Day tomorrow (Saturday, October 28). The Pill Take Back Day will be held from 10am until 2pm as part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Drop off locations tomorrow will be the Oconee County Law Enforcement Center, at 300 South Church Street in Walhalla, and the […]

The Oconee Humane Society is urgently seeking adopters for its shelter dogs. Adoption fees have been waived due to the shelter being “critically full”. Prospective adopters can preview dogs at oconeehumane.org and are encouraged to visit the shelter to find their perfect match.

A boil water advisory has been issued by the City of Walhalla for their customers due to a main line break, affecting residents in the Keowee area. The affected areas include Wolf Stake Church Rd, Keowee School Rd, Knox Rd, and Crooked Creek Rd. Customers are advised to boil their water for at least 3 minutes before consumption. Please follow […]

COLUMBIA, S.C.— In recognition of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) strongly encourages all residents to participate in properly and safely disposing of unneeded medications from their homes to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction. This Saturday, October 28, several places are holding Prescription […]

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia recently apprehended a suspect, Tyler Avant Carter, age 19, following a shooting incident that injured three people, including a pregnant woman. The incident occurred on Nancy Hart School Road on October 26 around 1:24 a.m. Two victims were found at the scene, while a third had already been taken to the hospital. Carter, […]

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported a fire at an unauthorized debris pile in Anderson County. The fire, which started near 516 Bowan Road, is producing smoke similar to that from yard trash fires, fire pits, or fireplaces. Although there are no known threats to public health or the environment, officials recommend avoiding inhaling the […]