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One person was airlifted to the hospital following a shooting incident in Anderson County late Sunday night. According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call at an address on Bickford Drive near Pendleton shortly after 11 p.m. on December 13, 2025. Upon arrival, they discovered a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. A preliminary investigation indicates […]

Following a closed-door emergency meeting on Friday, a Westminster city official issued this statement regarding a recent cyber incident: “On December 10, 2025, the city of Westminster learned that portions of its Information Technology (IT) Systems had been compromised by a cyber-attack. The Westminster Police Department (WPD) was immediately notified.  WPD then requested the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and […]

The Oconee County School District has announced a special trustees meeting for late Monday afternoon, following what is believed to be the final interviews on Thursday with the three superintendent finalists: Dr. Amy Edwards, Andy Smith, and Eric Williams. Thursday featured key selection activities, including a stakeholder luncheon and a public community meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the […]

A two-vehicle crash in Pickens County on SC-183 Thursday claimed two lives. Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway with the SCHP has details… Per Coroner Andrew Wilson: On 12/11/2025 at approximately 11:21 Deputy Coroner Marsha Alexander responded to the areaof Farrs Bridge Rd. and Jameson Rd. Easley, SC 29640 for a motor vehicle collision. The collision involved a 2-door sedan and full size […]

Local authorities in Oconee County and neighboring Clemson are urging residents to stay vigilant against ongoing fraud schemes. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office highlighted in its monthly update a banking text scam where a victim responded to a fraudulent message alerting them to a $1,530 suspicious charge, leading to a follow-up call from a scammer who used personal details to […]

Yesterday marked a key day in the selection process for the next superintendent of Oconee County public schools, as the three finalists—Dr. Amy Edwards, Andy Smith, and Eric Williams—participated in auditions and community engagement events. The main evening event was a community meeting held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hamilton Career and Technology Center, where members of the […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has announced an additional arrest in its ongoing drug round-up, which began October 1 with 35 warrants on 23 individuals for controlled purchases of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and prescription drugs, plus conspiracy and accessory charges; as of December 11, 19 suspects have been arrested or served in jail, including the latest—43-year-old Susan Denise Lockwood of Seneca, […]

The City of Westminster has scheduled a special meeting in executive session at 4:00pm this afternoon to receive legal advice regarding a contractual matter tied to an ongoing law enforcement investigation stemming from a cyber incident. The agenda also includes new business: consideration of a motion to permit city councilmembers-elect to participate in the executive session.