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The City of Pickens has brought in roughly 25 goats from Double E Farms to naturally clear dense kudzu and overgrown foliage around the Pickens Amphitheater over the next few weeks. Contained within a temporary electric fence marked with warning signs, the animals will be checked and watered daily by farm staff to ensure they remain safe and on-site. Local […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Cook Team invites the public to a free Community Cook on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ebenezer Community Club in West Union. Made possible by the Oconee Sheriff’s Foundation and the Isaiah 40:31 Foundation, the event offers complimentary Philly cheese steaks to foster local fellowship, strengthen neighborhood relationships, […]

Following the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, South Carolina is hosting a special Republican primary election on Tuesday, August 11, to select a general election nominee, with early voting running from Wednesday, August 5, through Friday, August 7. Nine certified candidates are vying for the nomination, led by appointed incumbent Darline Graham—the late senator’s sister who has secured an […]

Both the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) and the School District of Pickens County (SDPC) will officially kick off the 2026–2027 school year on Tuesday, August 4th, though both districts are implementing a staggered start for their youngest learners to ensure a smooth transition. In Oconee County, 4K and 5K students will attend a single full day on either […]

Beginning Monday, Aug. 3, AnMed patients can reach staff at 864-824-3850 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for assistance with scheduling, prescription refill requests, and non-urgent medical concerns. This newly established phone number consolidates and replaces six previously used lines for prescription refills. While the organization acknowledges patient concerns regarding data security, further details remain unavailable as […]

The Oconee County Parks, Recreation & Tourism (PRT) Commission is accepting Accommodations Tax (ATAX) grant applications until Friday, August 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with physical submissions due at either South Cove County Park or Chau Ram County Park. Designed to fund projects that drive local tourism—such as tourism advertising, arts and cultural events, civic facilities, and visitor centers—grants will […]

Walhalla City Council approved the city’s amended budget—paving the way for municipal employees to receive pay raises that were delayed from July 1 due to a disagreement over two part-time firefighting positions. Council unanimously passed an amendment that funded the firefighting jobs by eliminating a part-time ranger position at Stumphouse Park and reducing travel and training funds for the mayor […]

The Clemson City Council will convene at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026, at City Hall for a public hearing followed immediately by its regular meeting. Prior to taking action on second readings for middle housing standards and a Hamilton Drive rezoning map amendment, council members will hear public comments and discuss key municipal matters. Agenda highlights include two […]

Walhalla police charged two individuals with drug offenses following a late Wednesday morning traffic stop at the intersection of South College and East South Broad streets. Officers pulled over a Dodge Nitro driven by 35-year-old Don Jordan Bryant, who was subsequently charged with multiple offenses, including possession of cocaine and methamphetamine, after police confiscated a clear plastic bag containing a […]

The Oconee County Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 04, 2026, at the administrative offices in Walhalla for a scheduled meeting highlighting the second reading of Ordinance 2026-25, which aims to preserve and sell the historic Oconee County Courthouse at 211 W. Main St. Rather than incurring an estimated $3 million in demolition costs, the proposed measure […]