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The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. to mark the official opening of the new US 76 bridge over the Chauga River in Westminster. This new, wider, and improved bridge replaces the 1965 structure that was washed out by Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters just over nine months ago, […]

After 17 years of dedicated service, Ken Sloan, the chief marketer responsible for promoting tourism in Oconee County, has retired from his role as executive director of Visit Oconee, formerly the Mountain Lakes Convention and Visitors Bureau. Sloan, who is looking forward to a trip to Bermuda and a career transition into real estate, was honored by friends and colleagues […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds South Carolinians to take extra precautions to help prevent skin cancer while enjoying the outdoors this summer and beyond. Every time you go outside your skin is exposed to damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. This exposure increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Skin cancer can affect people at any […]

On the evening of Tuesday, June 10, Deputy A.J. Taylor of the PCSO demonstrated exceptional courage and quick thinking when responding to a motor vehicle accident reported to be on fire. Upon arrival, Deputy Taylor found a semi-conscious driver trapped inside the burning vehicle. Recognizing his equipment limitations for extrication, he immediately retrieved a fire extinguisher from his patrol car, […]

A female pedestrian was struck multiple times and killed around 4:00am Thursday morning on US Highway 123 near Grace Drive in Easley, according to Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson. Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway with the SCHP has details… The Pickens County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Desirae May Cote, 30, of St. Petersburg, Florida. An autopsy was performed to […]

On Wednesday, June 11, at approximately 11:28 p.m., Seneca City Fire Department swiftly responded to a structure fire at a boarding house on East Ashton Street in the Utica section of the city. Chief Richie Caudill said at least 10 people lived in the home… Mutual aid from Corinth Shiloh, Oconee County EMS (OCES), Friendship, and Clemson University also responded. […]

At the West Union Town Council meeting on Tuesday, June 10, Councilwoman Lisa Wilson announced her resignation, prompting a special election to be held concurrently with the general election in November, with candidate filing opening on June 27 and closing on July 7 at the Voter Registration Office. The council also voted to maintain the current millage rate at 60, […]

Authorities have issued a BOLO (Be on the Lookout) for Jonathan William Harris, 34, of Sautee-Nacoochee in White County, who remains at large following a violent early-morning incident on Wednesday, June 11, in Toccoa’s Chopped Oak Community. Around 3:30 a.m., a Habersham County deputy initiated a traffic stop of a truck Harris was driving, which was pulling a trailer with […]

City of Walhalla water customers experienced an early morning disruption on Wednesday when a significant water leak affected the area, specifically impacting addresses along 1022-1080 Westminster Highway, Meadow Lark Road, Mountain Road, Oak Grove Road, Doyle Street, and Pitts Road. Water crews swiftly responded to the incident, successfully repairing the leak and restoring service to all affected properties. As a […]

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued a stern warning Tuesday regarding potential coordinated protests and acts of civil disobedience anticipated for Saturday, June 14, coinciding with Flag Day and President Donald Trump’s birthday. Referencing ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles, Wilson stated that groups are organizing efforts nationwide that could disrupt public spaces and provoke confrontation with law enforcement. […]