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Come to Main Street in Downtown Seneca on Thursday afternoon decked out in Blue and Gold to show your support for the Bobcats as they parade through the streets for Homecoming. The Seneca High School Bobcats Homecoming Parade will be held in lieu of Happy Hour, preceding Jazz on the Alley, and will be shown on the City of Seneca’s […]

Let the bidding begin!!  The Oconee Humane Society Wags & Whiskers online auction has started, and bidding is officially open. People can visit YourCharityAuction.com/OHS to participate and bid on their favorite items! There is something for everyone – day trips, sports memorabilia, electronics, family vacations, golf gadgets, home living goodies and more!  All proceeds from the auction will help local pets in […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has created a new webpage to highlight critical hotlines, resources and community partners to assist people experiencing domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed each year in October to bring attention to this public health issue that negatively impacts so many […]

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been requested by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an incident involving a school resource officer (SRO) and a high school student. The nature of the incident has not been disclosed, but the SRO has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. A spokesperson for Anderson District 5 indicated that […]

Now that cooler weather is here, officials want to remind residents of the importance of fire safety. Seneca’s Fire Chief Richie Caudill has tips to keep you and your family safe and warm in the coming months…

A lawsuit has been filed involving the Pickens Co. school district, the NAACP, and the ACLU of South Carolina over the removal of the book, “Stamped: Racism, Anti-Racism and You” from all Pickens County school libraries and classrooms. The book was removed following complaints from parents alleging that it teaches Critical Race Theory. Despite a review committee deeming the book […]

The Oconee school trustees are deliberating over the future of the existing Seneca Middle School building and property, which is set to be vacated next year due to the construction of a new school on Wells Highway. During a board meeting on Monday, the trustees were presented with a proposal by Mark Fischer, the district’s new conservationist. Fischer, who is […]

Residents of Oconee’s five towns and cities are eligible to vote early for the November 7 elections. Early voting will take place from October 23 through November 3 at the Oconee Elections office, located at 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla. The office will be open from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Voters are reminded to bring a photo ID.

Seneca’s soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread, is seeking volunteers. Located at 106 Jordan Street, the kitchen provides a vital service to underserved individuals and families by offering nutritious meals. Volunteering here is a rewarding opportunity to give back to the community and help alleviate stress in people’s lives. The schedule is flexible, allowing you to volunteer for a day, a […]

The Oconee County Council will convene for their regular meeting at 6:00pm this evening. Proclamations recognizing October as Disability Employment Awareness Month, commemorating the library’s 75th anniversary, and honoring Pastor Ted and Vera Edgar are planned at the beginning of the meeting. Key agenda items include: Approving a special source revenue credit agreement with Books for Less, LLC and Miles […]