Category: News

For the couple who lost a son when he was shot dead by a Seneca policeman, they live a life of a “new normal.”  A day after announcement of a $2.1 million settlement for the estate of Zachary Hammond, Paul and Angie Hammond spoke to reporters during a news conference at Greenville.  Of that settlement, Mrs. Hammond spoke confidently that […]

The judge in Oconee Common Pleas Court, on his way home tonight, will stop in downtown Seneca to have a look for himself at a building over which the city and the owner have been quarreling for about five years.  During a hearing this afternoon, Judge Cordell Maddox said he is concerned about the potential danger presented by the building […]

John Mussetto, the attorney who represents Seneca Police Lt. Mark Tiller issued this statement: “Lieutenant Mark Tiller is pleased that a settlement was reached in this case.  The past few months have been very trying for the City of Seneca, Lieutenant Mark Tiller and the Hammond family.  The settlement will hopefully allow everyone to begin the healing process and close a […]

The work of a surveyor today on the property that is Oconee’s Information and Technology Park on SC 11 is a sign of changes ahead for property that the county expects to fill up fast with development.  Richard Blackwell of the Economic Alliance says, “Several things are happening inside that park with pre-construction planning for Baxter (Enterprises) commencing and continuied […]

At the deadline to file today, a challenger emerged for Seat Two, Oconee County Council. According to the state Election Commission, Jared Ketterman joined incumbent Wayne McCall to run for the Republican nomination for that seat.  Ketterman’s state of candidacy shows he lives in Mountain Rest. The winner in June will face no ballot opposition from the Democrats or any […]

The Clemson University Police Department received re-accreditation from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Inc.  The department was first accredited in 2013.  State accreditation is awarded for three years.  Through the process, law enforcement agencies are able to implement professional standards that improve their ability to prevent crime and control crime, more efficiently deliver services, cooperate and coordinate with other […]

The next few hours determine whether a handful of Oconee County elected officials will enter the primaries with opposition.  Noon is the deadline across the state today for candidates to enter the 2016 primary elections.  Unless things change this morning, the following Oconee county incumbents will face no ballot opposition in the June 14 Republican primary:  State Senator Thomas Alexander, […]

Wireless internet is coming to downtown Seneca, courtesy of city government.  During a meeting last night, City Administrator Greg Dietterick said from certain spots along Main Street, wireless internet will be free to the user.  The only price to pay, according to Dietterick, is that the user must first watch a video commercial of upcoming events.  As explained by the […]

Reports nationally indicate Donald Trump will go back on a pledge to support the Republicans’ nominee for President if that nominee proves to be his top rival, Ted Cruz.  And it appears Cruz isn’t sure if he would support Trump, if the New Yorker wins the GOP nomination.  Meanwhile, the Third District Republican congressman in South Carolina, Jeff Duncan of […]

Oconee County Veterans Services and two chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution: the Walhalla Chapter and the Wizard of Tamassee Chapter thanked Vietnam era Veterans Tuesday afternoon in Walhalla. The two-hour commemorative event attracted 30 veterans and their families to the Oconee Heritage Center. Jeannie Barnwell, one of the coordinators of the Welcome Home Celebration said the event […]