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Many local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Oconee County offices close Thursday-Friday, recycling centers open Wednesday then close Thursday-Friday, and reopen Saturday. The library is closed Thursday-Saturday. Seneca’s garbage runs normally, while Walhalla picks up Thursday’s trash on Wednesday. Westminster, Salem, and West Union offices are closed Thursday-Friday. West Union is open today for Toys […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the arrest of 36-year-old Zackary Edwin Sterling Fiskeaux of Blueberry Hill Road, Mountain Rest. Fiskeaux was wanted on multiple charges including domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and grand larceny related to an assault on September 27th. In this incident, Fiskeaux […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office invites alumni of its Citizens Police Academy to the inaugural Alumni Dinner on Thursday, December 12th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative Community Room (2328 Sandifer Boulevard). This exclusive event, supporting the Sheriff’s Foundation, is open to graduates of the past twelve Academies and requires an RSVP. Alumni who […]

Robert Lee Trantham, a 49-year-old Walhalla resident, was arrested on Sunday, November 24th, 2024, on charges of Trafficking in Methamphetamine. During a warrant service conducted by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and the Walhalla Police Department at Trantham’s Keil Farm Road residence, officers discovered approximately 23.16 grams of methamphetamine on his person. He was previously released on a $5,000 personal […]

Oconee County is set to welcome a new shopping center, Thornwell Village, with Target as the anchor store. Phase 1 of the development, as confirmed by County Council Chairman Matthew Durham in a Facebook post, will include four junior anchor tenants, five smaller shops, and seven outparcels. However, Durham has dispelled rumors about the inclusion of Costco and Sam’s Club […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will replace 10 bridges damaged during Hurricanes Debby and Helene, including the US 76 bridge over the Chauga River in Oconee County. Other affected counties include Greenville, Greenwood, Jasper, Spartanburg, and York. Public comments and project details can be found on SCDOT’s website. Additionally, SCDOT will close the SC 28 bridge over the […]

AAA anticipates 79.9 million Americans traveling for Thanksgiving, surpassing 2019’s record by 1.1 million for road trips alone. Congestion is expected across roads, airports, and other terminals, with Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons being peak times for road traffic. South Carolina drivers are benefiting from lower gas prices, averaging $2.75 per gallon. Travelers returning Sunday should leave early to avoid heavy […]

To ensure timely delivery of your holiday gifts and cards, be sure to mail them by the USPS recommended deadlines. For delivery within the contiguous U.S. by December 25, the deadlines are as follows: USPS Ground Advantage® on December 18, First-Class Mail® on December 18, Priority Mail® on December 19, and Priority Mail Express® on December 21. For specific deadlines […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Sunshine Way and Diedra Drive in Easley, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Three dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. The skunk was submitted to […]

Duke’s World of Energy is gearing up for its annual Festival of Trees by collecting canned goods (through December) to support Oconee County feeding programs. Anyone who donates receives a free reusable bag. The festival itself runs from November 27th to January 10th, featuring beautifully decorated trees and a voting contest to benefit local nonprofits. Stop by and bring canned […]