Category: News

In a time of need, Walhallans gave generously to the fire fighters who fought a raging Pickens County mountain fire that spread into North Carolina.  Now Walhallans are going to be asked one more time to help.  This time, for a Tennessee mountain community upended by fire.  Scott Parris, utilities director, received the go-ahead last night for his employees and […]

After nine years, the Oconee County Council will look for a new clerk.  Council Clerk Beth Hulse has announced her resignation, to be effective January 3 and her intention to go to work with a law firm in Seneca.  At the end of last night’s executive session, the council authorized Administrator Scott Moulder to start the search for Hulse’s replacement. […]

State troopers reported a pair of car-deer accidents this morning in Oconee and Pickens counties.  Shortly after 5:30, one accident occurred on highway 11 in Oconee.  About 30 minutes earlier, another car-deer accident occurred in Pickens County on the Farrs Bridge Road near 183.

An investigation into a Westminster carjacking led to Clemson where the police found a stolen car and apprehended at least one individual.  At last report, the police were looking for a second individual. The Oconee Sheriff’s Office started an investigation of a carjacking and the theft of a purse at Hobson Street and Cornelia Avenue.  Later a stolen Mustang was […]

The Oconee Humane Society hosts a Holiday Wishes Party and Pet Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11am to 1:30pm at 1925 Sandifer Boulevard in Seneca. There will be cookies, cocoa, and fabulous pets available for adoption. Everyone is welcome to come and find that forever family pet.

After winning the Western AAA Region, advancing to the second round of the playoffs and finishing 8-4 overall on the season, Seneca High School first year Head Football Coach Hal Capps considers it a good season and plans to come back next year. “I thought it was good. When I look at this year and I think back when we […]

The Tigers quarterback is going to New York City. Clemson University’s DeShaun Watson is a Heisman Trophy finalist for the second straight year, meaning he’ll be in New York City for Saturday’s announcement of the award given by the Downtown Athletic Club to the top player in college football. The other finalists are Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, Oklahoma quarterback Baker […]

The School District of Oconee County is seeking input from parents in regard to what time school starts and ends each day. Steve Hanvey is Assistant Superintendent for Operations. He says parents are asked to visit the district website to take a brief survey on the potential staggered start and dismissal times which have been a topic of discussion recently. […]

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is opening the Governor’s Mansion so the public can see the home decorated for Christmas. The Associated Press reports Gov. Haley’s open house is from 5:30-7:30pm tonight. It is free of charge, but Gov. Haley is asking guests to bring canned goods to donate to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The Columbia Garden Club has worked […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man last Friday morning on an outstanding warrant on charges of arson in the second degree. Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt tells more about the arrest of 36-year-old Reginald Leon Holden of Seneca. “Mr. Holden was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 8:59am by a deputy […]