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A fire broke out on Tuesday morning at a wood-frame house on Cass Street, near Doyl Street, in Westminster, rendering it uninhabitable. Two occupants were at home when the fire started at the rear of the house. One occupant was taken to the hospital for potential smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Westminster […]

On Sunday night, Seneca police arrested a 39-year-old McAlister Road resident, Brian Christopher Melero, under suspicion of cutting down bamboo trees in the woods off N. Walnut Street and EN 2nd Street. Melero was charged with second-degree assault and battery, resisting arrest with assault on a police officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest, which occurred at around 9 […]

During the Oconee County Council meeting on Tuesday evening, a round of applause greeted the presentation of a substantial, framed certificate, marking the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office’s achievement of South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation. Rock Hill Police Chief Chris Watts, chair of the evaluation committee, bestowed high praise on the staff of the Sheriff’s Office and highlighted the exemplary leadership […]

The potential designation of a scenic highway, along with its associated protections, could be a lifeline for those concerned about a proposed development of nearly a thousand homes on the two-lane SC 130 in Oconee County. John Elliott, a councilman from District One, announced that he knows of individuals exploring this possibility… During a public comment session, the county council […]

After serving for nearly six years, Police Chief Greg Mullen of Clemson University has decided to retire. The university acknowledged his retirement in a recent announcement, emphasizing his dual roles as the police chief and the associate vice president for public safety. Under Chief Mullen’s guidance, the Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) reached a high standard in public safety, gaining […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) urges all motorists to exercise additional caution on the roads tomorrow due to the presence of numerous litter clean-up crews across the state. The DOT has designated tomorrow as the day for the annual statewide highway “Spring Spruce Up.” Acting Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell said clean roadsides support South Carolina’s economy and […]

The Oconee County Council will convene this evening at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The Council will review and approve the minutes from the March 19 regular meeting. The County Attorney and Administrator will provide their comments, succeeded by a presentation of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation to the Sheriff’s Office and insights from the Appalachian Council of […]

On Easter Morning, a traffic accident occurred in Oconee County, resulting in injuries to a moped rider who was subsequently hospitalized. The incident, which involved a truck and a moped, took place on the westbound lanes of Route 123, also known as the Seneca-Clemson Corridor. According to Chief Christenbury of the Corinth-Shiloh Fire Department, the accident led to a temporary […]

As of noon on Monday, April 1st, a second Democrat, Bryon L. Best, has entered the race for the 3rd District congressional seat, which is being vacated this year by long-time Republican Rep. Jeff Duncan. Bryon L. Best joins Frances Guldner in seeking the Democratic nomination. The Republican field is crowded with eight candidates: Sheri Biggs, Kevin Bishop, Mark Burns, […]

In Oconee County, approximately 11 dogs were exposed to a skunk that tested positive for rabies. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported that the skunk was discovered near Boat Ramp Road and South Union Road in the southern part of the county. The skunk was sent for laboratory testing on March 28, which confirmed the […]