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Clemson City Council met last night for its final meeting of the year. The main topic of discussion was the consideration of adopting an Ethics and Code of Conduct Statement for elected and appointed officials… After some back-and-forth over the language in the statement, the council unanimously approved the motion. Under new business, Mayor Robert Halfacre recognized outgoing council members […]

PIO Jennifer Dodd confirmed that an accident occurred this morning during the 7:00 a.m. hour on Liberty Pike at Cleveland Pike, involving a passenger vehicle and a School District of Oconee County school bus. Dodd stated that no one on board the bus, including the driver and students, was injured. While the exact number of students on the bus at […]

The Bryson Children’s Nature Walk, a 63-acre site owned by the Town of Six Mile, is protected under a Conservation Easement with Upstate Forever, which ensures compliance, advises on grant opportunities, and oversees long-term site management. Planned features include trails, a pond overlook, a children’s garden, and a future Outdoor Nature Learning Center, all designed to protect greenspace and water […]

According to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, Kevin Damont Rucker, 49, of Keowee School Road in Seneca, was arrested early Sunday and remains at the Oconee County Detention Center on a $75,000 surety bond. Deputies responded to a convenience store on Highway 123, where they found an injured woman who reported being assaulted by Rucker in a nearby motel room. […]

Pioneer Rural Water District advises residents on Chicoma Drive, Sue Ella Court, Smith Point Road, Crick Hill Road, and Oak Knoll Drive in Townville, South Carolina, in Anderson County, to boil water vigorously for at least one minute before drinking or cooking. This precaution is necessary due to a water main break currently under repair in the area. Residents should […]

West Union Town Council will meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. at 1438 W. Main St. to discuss and possibly vote on an ordinance regarding discharging firearms within town limits. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal advice from the Town Attorney on a contractual matter. The meeting is open to the public.

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 20 individuals and issued 46 warrants in its second drug round-up of 2024, targeting narcotics distribution involving cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and prescription drugs. Notable arrests include Robert Mitchell Epperson for methamphetamine trafficking and several others on distribution charges. The operation, launched through controlled buys by undercover agents, continues to seek suspects, with warrants […]

Anderson County residents must place Hurricane Helene storm debris safely in the road right-of-way by December 16, 2024. Contractors aim to collect debris in most areas by year-end, with continued pickups in heavily impacted regions into early 2025, weather permitting. Deputy Secretary for Engineering Rob Perry emphasized the scale of this cleanup effort, noting ongoing work in the hardest-hit areas. […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27-year-old Robert Mitchell Epperson of Oak Haven Court, Seneca, on multiple charges, including trafficking methamphetamine, after an incident last Friday. Authorities pursued Epperson on a motorcycle after observing traffic violations, including passing a stopped school bus. The chase ended at a Brownwood Drive residence, where deputies located Epperson hiding in a closet. A search […]

Clemson City Council will meet on December 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Clemson City Hall. The meeting includes approval of December 2 minutes, discussions on ACATS funding, a Chapter 7 text amendment, and scheduling a public hearing for an ordinance on non-conforming property rights. Policy actions include a second reading of an infrastructure reimbursement agreement and […]