Category: News

The United Way of Oconee, partnering with the state DSS, will issue free coupons to low income adults 60 and older that may be used to buy fresh produce at local participating farmers’ markets. Each eligible person will receive $35 worth of coupons that may be used from June through October 15. They’ll be issued at the United Way Center, […]

Employees at a lakeside restaurant near Seneca this morning used extinguishers to put out a kitchen fire. The 9-1-1 call received from the Seneca Fire Department reported a gas leak at the Tikki Hut preceded the fire. It occurred as the restaurant was preparing today’s lunch, and two of the employees required medical attention—one for smoke inhalation. Chris Cartee of […]

A 55-year old man was arrested yesterday at a Seneca business—an arrest made by both city and county officers. According to an announcement by the Oconee Sheriff’s Department, Joseph Michael West of West North Second Street, Seneca was arrested at Yesterday’s, a West North First Street business, and warrants were served also at West’s home. Arrest warrants charge West with […]

Oconee County leaders are worried that legislation before the South Carolina General Assembly could take away their authority to keep out of state solid waste from being stored in their county. It’s a bill supported by the State Chamber of Commerce and opposed by the South Carolina Association of Counties. According to Charles Edens, president of the Association of Counties, […]

Three choirs from the Walhalla Middle School Chorus competed Saturday against choirs from three states during the Music Showcase Festival at Six Flags Over Georgia. The local singers brought back first place trophies and ratings. The competition featured choirs from South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

Budget figures will fly tonight inside the chambers of the Oconee County Council. During a special 6 o’clock meeting, the Oconee Superintendent of Education and his staff will present their request for 2013-14. Once the education presentation is made, there’s to be a break before County Administrator Scott Moulder and staff present their version of the county’s general government budget […]

Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts will deliver Tri-County Technical College’s spring commencement address Friday, May 10 at 6 o’clock in the Anderson Civic Center. About 550 students will be awarded degrees, diplomas or certificates. Besides families and guests of the graduates, alumni and other friends of the college are invited to attend. Roberts became the first African-American mayor of Anderson when […]

If you’ve been busy with spring cleaning and you need a safe way to shred your personal documents, Chick Fil-A of Clemson is teaming up with Crosspoint Church for a community shred day. The parking lot of Crosspoint Church will be open Wednesday May 1 from 10 am to 2 pm for the SHRED 360 event.  Shredding of personal documents […]

An International Geneticist will join with Clemson University in research which may lead to new and improved crops and varieties. Stephen Kresovich will join Clemson’s Advanced Plant Technology Program which is based at the Pee Dee Research and Education Center.  The Advanced Plant Technology program focuses on improving the value of South Carolina’s agronomic crops, such as soybeans, cotton and […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a drive-by shooting in Seneca. Investigators say shots were fired into a dwelling at 1129 Thatcher Road April 21st around 7:30 PM. And individual at the residence was injured and taken to Oconee Medical Center in good condition. Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt says the suspects vehicle is a four-door Nissan […]