Free Christmas Trees for Veterans

Oconee County Veterans Affairs Director Jerry Dyar has announced that the Veterans Affairs Office, in partnership with Upstate Warriors Solution is going to make some local veterans’ families a little happier this Christmas season. Dyar said, “We are making 25 beautiful Christmas trees, complete with stand, lights and ornaments available to the first 25 veterans who call our office and […]

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Baxter Manufacturing Expansion Clears Final Hurdle in Oconee County

The last regulatory hurdle has been cleared for a project in Westminster… Oconee County Council unanimously approved the site plans for Baxter Manufacturing’s major expansion—previously known as Project Beamer—at its Tuesday meeting, clearing the last regulatory obstacle for a nearly $20 million project at 1000 Innovation Way in Westminster that will add roughly 50,000 square feet of new manufacturing space, […]

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Oconee County Council Moves Forward with Grant for Two Homelessness-Focused Deputies

At Tuesday night’s meeting, Oconee County Council considered a request to apply for a $250,000 FY25 COPS Hiring Program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to hire two additional sworn deputies dedicated to addressing rising homelessness… One local resident spoke against the measure during public comments… Sheriff Mike Crenshaw told the council two additional deputies would be beneficial by […]

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Boil Water Advisory Near Fair Play

Pioneer Rural Water District advises residents of the Fair Play area south of Interstate I-85—specifically those on Herring Road, Shore Drive, Durham Road, Fair Play Heights, Tugaloo Heights Circle, Gates Cove Drive, Watersedge Drive, Overlook Drive, East Watersedge Drive, Tugaloo Drive, Heights Drive, and Riverlake Road in Anderson County, South Carolina—to vigorously boil their water for at least one full […]

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Seneca Woman Charged with Sexual Misconduct Involving State Inmate

39-year-old Dana Nicole Phillips of Seneca was released on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond after being booked into the Oconee County Detention Center on a charge of first-degree sexual misconduct with an inmate. The arrest stemmed from a Sheriff’s Office investigation launched November 13, 2025, into contraband at the facility, which uncovered evidence that Phillips, a contracted healthcare worker (not […]

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Duke Energy’s 13th Annual Festival of Trees Supports Oconee County Nonprofits

Duke Energy’s World of Energy education center in Seneca, invites the public to its free 13th Annual Festival of Trees, running Nov. 28, 2025, through Jan. 2, 2026 (closed Dec. 24–26 and Jan. 1), with displays open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Twenty-four uniquely decorated trees, sponsored by local businesses, civic groups, and nonprofits, will fill the lobby; visitors […]

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Mayor O’Kelley Takes Office; Mayor Alexander Doubly Honored

And with the Oath of Office administered by City Attorney Bo Bowman, Ronnie O’Kelley is new Mayor of Seneca. Mayor Dan Alexander thanked his longtime friend, Mayor O’Kelley… Scott Durham was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem, while Bo Bowman was reappointed city attorney, Danielle Smith treasurer, Katie Cox as municipal judge, Anna Smith Associate Municipal Judge and Kathy Wilkes was reappointed municipal […]

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