Category: News

On this infamous day in American history, Seneca Fire Department is flying Old Glory in a big way.  A large American flag has been hoisted into the air today at Miracle Circle, thru the apparatus of the department’s extended ladder truck.  9-11 is especially meaningful to all fire fighters, as the profession lost some of its valued members who were […]

A cash reward of up to $1 thousand is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest of an individual who used a stolen credit card at a Blue Ridge Bank ATM. The Oconee Sheriff’s Office began investigating from a complaint received August 30 near Seneca. The card was used July 3 at the Bountyland Gas Station and, […]

A bill introduced in the Senate by South Carolina’s Tim Scott to protect against carbon monoxide disease has passed in the U-S House of Representatives.  The Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident to Safety Act aims to ensure that all families in federal-assisted housing are safe from carbon monoxide poisoning by, among other provisions, educating tenants on health hazards in […]

Political aspirants in Walhalla opening their mail will see an invitation to take part in a candidate forum next month–two weeks in advance of Election Day. David Lyle, president of Partners for Progress, says his group has settled on the evening of Tuesday, October 22 for a forum to take place at the Community Depot on S. College Street.  Lyle […]

The attacks against the United States on a September morning were 18 years ago, but the memory doesn’t fade for a listener of 101.7/WGOG. He tells us September 11, 2001 is “burned into my memory and my heart just like it was yesterday.  Not 18 years ago.  I will never forget.”

Corinth-Shiloh volunteers and Seneca fire fighters were among those who fought a home fire early yesterday afternoon near the Davis Mill Road. The damage to the home on Millstone Court is said to be extensive. Conditions at the time were scorching and one fire fighter suffered a small burn. A first responder encountered smoke inhalation. There’s thought the fire started […]

An Oconee jury late yesterday afternoon returned a verdict of guilty on all charges against a young Westminster area mother charged with unlawful neglect of children. The judge ordered Misty Edwards to serve 90 days, followed by five years of probation. DSS and sheriff’s officers testified about  the conditions they found as part of their investigation at a home where […]

The elected leaders of Seneca are not yet ready to cast a vote on regulating short term rentals.  The controversial subject that divides the real estate community and many of Seneca’s homeowners was not on the agenda for last night’s regular September meeting of the city council.  That, however, did not stop members of the audience from addressing the city […]

Pioneer Rural Water’s new treatment plant allowed for the switch this summer to “100% Hartwell” water, but a handful of customer complaints still linger. A couple of the water quality complaints were presented during yesterday’s meeting of the Pioneer board of directors. According to Terry Pruitt, general manager, attempts to clear up smell and taste issues are met with aggressive […]

A new restaurant is in the works for the West Union building that, for many years, housed a DQ restaurant.  Mayor Linda Oliver has announced that Walhalla restaurateurs Debbie and the Rev. Bobby Bugg have bought the former DQ on Main Street.  According to a social media posting by Oliver, “We look forward to their wonderful food and wish them […]