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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 […]

The city of Clemson is considering a pilot program to combat underage drinking, a significant issue in the college town. Clemson Police Chief Jorge Campos has proposed the use of Intellicheck, a software that verifies the authenticity of driver’s licenses. The software has been successfully used by Tiger Town Tavern for over two years. The city council is now determining […]

For the past 60 years, the Corinth-Shiloh Fire District in Oconee County has been dutifully served by men and women responding to calls. Sunday, this milestone was celebrated with an open house event, featuring a bouncy house and other entertaining activities aimed at the district’s youngest residents. The event also served as an educational opportunity, with fire safety lessons for […]

AAA has issued a reminder to drivers that the months of October, November, and December are when most accidents involving animals occur. The Carolinas, in particular, has a large deer population, and many drivers often find themselves encountering these wild animals on the roads. Here are some tips on how to handle encounters with deer and other wildlife on the […]

Out of 16 public schools in Oconee, only Ravenel Elementary School received an “excellent” rating from the South Carolina Department of Education. This year, six schools were rated as “good”, eight as “average”, and Fair-Oak Elementary was rated “below average”. No school was considered “unsatisfactory”. The county trustees will discuss these ratings in their October meeting. April Allen of the […]