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The Oconee County Council held a meeting last night in Walhalla, SC. The agenda included several key items that were discussed and voted on by the council members. Proclamations were made to recognize the US Constitution Week. Ordinances were passed to authorize various agreements and amendments related to economic development, budget, lease, and tax incentives. The council discussed and acted […]

Seneca Fire Chief Richie Caudill said state investigators have ruled the cause of a fire last week as undetermined. Last Tuesday afternoon, multiple fire departments responded to Clemson Ridge Apartments where one of the buildings was engulfed in flames. Chief Caudill said that due to the high dollar amount of the property, he felt it best to let state investigators […]

The Oconee County Council is set to convene at 6:00 PM this evening in Walhalla with a range of important items on the agenda. One of the highlights of the meeting is the proclamation recognizing the US Constitution Week. This gesture underscores the council’s commitment to honoring and upholding the principles of the US Constitution. The council will also discuss […]

Oconee Humane Society is going to have a huge tailgate party complete with all the fixin’s! On Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11am-3pm, everyone is invited to the shelter at 1925 Sandifer Blvd. to enjoy a free grilled burger lunch…that’s right…a free lunch until 1:30pm, thanks to Foothills Community Church who will be bringing their grill trailer on site. Oconee residents […]

A student at Elbert County Middle School in Georgia was found in possession of an unloaded firearm and a separate loaded magazine in their backpack, according to Principal Donna Baker. The school staff, administration, and police department were alerted by other students and were able to swiftly and safely resolve the incident. The student was taken into custody by the […]

On Monday, additional law enforcement was deployed to Pickens High School in response to a potential threat that had been made over the weekend. The threat, which specifically mentioned the high school, was made on social media, according to officials from the School District of Pickens County1. Following an immediate preliminary investigation, the district stated that the Pickens Police Department […]

The Anderson Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of S Jefferson Ave. and Campbell St. Two individuals were injured in the incident. The Criminal Investigative division of the police department is actively working on the case.

On Friday afternoon, a ball python was discovered in a Walmart parking lot. Despite efforts by the Pickens Police Department, the snake’s owner could not be located. The python, which is not native to the area, is now being cared for by one of the officers. The police department emphasized that the snake needs to be returned to its home […]

Supporters of the Tamassee-Salem Elementary School have urged the Oconee school trustees to reconsider the idea of closing the last public school in the Salem area and merging it with Keowee Elementary at a new location. This is the second consecutive month that the trustees have received these requests. Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland said that while losing the small atmosphere […]

On Saturday night, a deputy from the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a collision at the intersection of SC Hwy 413 and Broadway Lake Rd. The deputy, who was returning home from extra-duty work at the time of the accident, was transported to the hospital and is expected to recover. The crash involved a 2012 Chevy Tahoe registered […]