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Project Rise” is a code-named Oconee County economic development prospect which, if realized, would locate within Seneca’s utility service area. Last night the mayor and council approved a deal with the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative for a utility tax credit for the project. City Administrator Scott Moulder said he would not identify the prospect and deferred to the county, since […]

The world’s most prestigious professional bass tournament will be returning next year to the site of some of the best moments in the sport’s famed history. B.A.S.S. officials, along with Visit Anderson and VisitGreenvilleSC, announced today that the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk will be held for the fourth time at scenic Lake Hartwell, March […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Westminster man Monday on a Fugitive from Justice charge. 20 year old Mark Roy Paul Groscope of Coffee Road was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 10:25pm. This morning, custody of Groscope was transferred to the Rabun (GA) County Sheriff’s Office after Groscope waived extradition. Yesterday afternoon, the Oconee County Sheriff’s […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man Sunday morning on multiple drug and weapon charges after a traffic stop. 54 year old Kenneth Scott Sills of Bountyland Road has been charged with one count each of Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol and Possession of a Sawed off Shotgun. Sills has also been charged with two counts of Possession […]

Gas prices in the Carolinas have decreased on the week amid growing stock levels and cheaper crude oil prices. “Recent crude oil prices are a positive sign that less expensive gas prices could be around the corner,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group in the Carolinas. “But this still isn’t enough to indicate a steady trend […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Westminster man last Friday morning on multiple charges related to a kidnapping investigation. 29 year old Darion Deontre Wheeler of Harrys Drive has been charged with one count each of Kidnapping, Armed Robbery Armed with a Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Weapon during Commission of a Violent Crime, Grand Larceny and Assault and […]

The Blood Connection is hosting a mobile blood drive this Saturday from 2pm until 7pm at Cruizin’ on Main in Seneca. Monnie Whitson with The Blood Connection is urging everyone to go online to make an appointment to donate, and she says that even if you have had the COVID-19 vaccine, you can still give blood…

Five years after the death of Randy Smith, the case remains unsolved. Anderson Area Crime Stoppers and the Smith family are offering a reward of $6,500 for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals involved. Investigators said that Randy Smith was on his way home from work on the night of March 30, 2016, when he stopped […]

Early this morning, crews began working at about 4:00 am to make repairs to the road on US 123 at College Avenue/SC 133 in Clemson. Until around 8:00 am this morning, workers are at the location near the corner of the Verizon Wireless store. Motorists should expect delays, and pedestrians will not be permitted in the area. Those working nearby […]