Category: News

The chairman of the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority gave out some whopping checks last night to the municipal members of the JRSA. Those checks and their amounts reflect a return of monies to the cities that foot the bills to treat wastewater—Seneca, Walhalla, and Westminster. And they are returned with the intent that the three cities apply the monies […]

According to the city of Clemson, contractor Pickens Construction will pave Valley View Drive during the next few days.  If you have questions or concerns, call the city Public Works at 864/653-2053.

An incident last week at Townville landed a 25-year old man in jail as the Oconee Sheriff’s Office investigated a case of alleged domestic violence. Law enforcement records show Austin Blaine Myers arrested and charged September 3 with domestic violence first degree. An affidavit attached to the arrest warrant accuses Myers of head butting a pregnant member of his household […]

Oconee school trustees have directed their superintendent to be ready next week to settle the questions about next year’s calendar. The trustees are considering a proposal to start middle and high schools one week early. And during a work session last night Dr. Michael Thorsland shared the results of staff and parent surveys. The district administration wants to get away […]

Six members of the FFA from Oconee County received state degrees this summer during the annual meeting at Clemson University.  Degrees were awarded to Avery McCall, Abbie Worsencroft, and Zoe Zimmerman, representing the Walhalla chapter; and to Braden Bowen, Connor Brock, Adisyn Belle Lyles, representing the West-Oak chapter.  They and their counterparts from across the state put on those distinctive […]

A Walhalla man was arrested late at night at a Toccoa, Georgia convenience store on drug and gun charges. Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize says on the night of September 4  Matthew Lowell was arrested after an officer looked into a locked Ford Edge at the Mountain Mart. A total of three police officers responded. Mize says one of them […]

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors several charitable organizations as “Angels.” Specifically, the Secretary of State considers organizations which use at least 80 percent of their contributions for charitable services, have been in existence for three […]

Cases involving defendants accused of drug law violations and unlawful neglect of children are docketed for this week’s Oconee General Sessions Court.  Judge McIntosh will hold the gavel for the one-week term to be held at the Oconee Courthouse in Walhalla.

A four-year old boy drowned near Clemson Saturday.  The death of Greenville resident Kevin Lopez is being investigated by three law enforcement agencies, although the Pickens County coroner says no foul play is suspected.  Coroner Kandy Kelley says Kevin was found unresponsive in water at the Twelve Mile Road beach.  He was pronounced dead at the Oconee hospital.  An autopsy […]

Oconee County’s South Cove County Park near Seneca will host a family event celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. This free family adventure is open to the public. National Hunting and Fishing Day is made possible by partnerships with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), Oconee County Parks […]