Category: News

Authorities in are investigating the death of a 50 year old Man whose body was discovered in Lake Hartwell. The body of Clemson resident James Davis was discovered near the Highway 123/76 bridge around 5:30 Tuesday afternoon. Davis was last seen around 10:30 Monday walking near that bridge. Mr. James death is under investigation and an autopsy is planned.

Oconee County Sheriff’s department is investigating the death of a 71 year old Westminster Man. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis says 71 year old Donald Lee Davis of 105 Jefferson Drive, Westminster was found dead at his home. According to the Oconee Sheriff’s Department, the body was discovered around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon at the residence which is located in the […]

Confirmation today, via a report in The Journal, of the cancer being fought by a Walhalla City Councilwoman. Kathy Rogers, who serves Oconee as the director of its American Red Cross chapter, is dealing with the disease after doctors found tumors in her brain, lungs, and possibly liver. The fifty-eight year old was elected to Walhalla’s council less than a year […]

The lawsuit against the Seneca Police Department is expected to be decided in the next several days. The case of Lloyd Lash against the Seneca Police Department was filed last year. Lash was arrested in 2009 as a suspect in the 2004 murder of a Seneca cab driver. Lash was acquitted of those charges in 2011. During Monday’s hearing, the […]

If you are interested in starting your own business or growing your existing business, the Small Business Resource Fair will provide a valuable learning opportunity. The Small Business Resource Fair takes place today (july 29) from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Shaver Recreation Complex in Seneca. The fair provides an opportunity to connect with other entrepreneurs and small […]

Four of Oconee County’s first responder units have answered the call to build a memorial to honor the fallen first responders of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Recently the Salem, Oakway, and Mountain Rest Fire Departments along with Keowee Rescue Squad #22, contributed more than $1,500 for the project. The 9-11 Committee Chairman Brandon Shirley says the committee is very thankful […]

A plane crash in Rabun County Georgia claimed one life. Sky 104’s Charlie Robinson reports he plane wrecked around 9 am Saturday morning in the North Georgia County. Rabun County EMS director Michael Mazarky said the plane was in a heavily wooded area. The FAA and NTSB were called in to investigate. The victim of the crash was Ernie Merkelis. […]

Oconee Medical Center’s Chief Executive Officer says the plans to merge Oconee Medical Center with the Greenville Health System are proceeding as expected. Jeanne Ward says management teams from both health care systems are meeting regularly. Ward says she sees no obstacles to the October 1 closing date. Under the agreement, OconeeMedicalCenter will become part of Greenville Health System under […]

Furman University is featured on a new nationwide list of 100 colleges that do an outstanding job of teaching sustainability and promoting it in their communities. Furman was included in Teaching Sustainability: 100 Colleges Doing “Green” Right, a list compiled by Best College Rankings.org.  Furman was the only South Carolina school to make the list. Furman has a first-of-its kind […]

Officials with South Carolina department of Health and Environmental control says three people in Kershaw County and six people Greenwood County have been referred to health care providers for preventive treatment after being exposed to rabies. A stray cat in Camden exposed three people during separate incidents on July 21 and July 22 before being captured. The cat was confirmed […]