Category: News

A woman admitted her guilt today in a case in which an elderly adult was the crime victim in an Oconee General Sessions Court case.  In the case prosecuted by the office of the state Attorney’s General, defendant Chanda Sargent was sentenced to five years in prison, suspended to five years’ probation, with the requirement that she be placed under […]

On floor #4 at the Oconee Courthouse, it’s a week for the prosecution to call cases of defendants who wish to resolve their charges — without the benefit of a jury.  To accept those pleas, and pass sentence, will be the Anderson-based jurist, Cordell Maddox.

“I think I am the voice in northern Oconee much like John the Baptist being the voice in the wilderness.”  That’s how Lynne Martin starts her newest post in her Salem area newsletter, calling attention to her fear that the Oconee school trustees might vote to consolidate the Tamassee-Salem Elementary with Keowee Elementary, as part of a new, long-range building […]

Oconee County’s growth climate brings newcomers, creates jobs, and swells the tax base.  But one county department director has his eye on what goes into the ground — the growing accumulation of solid waste.  Latest figures show for the 12-month period from July 2022 through June 2023, the county expended $6.7 million to rid itself of solid waste.  Some of […]

Clemson University’s official leaf watcher recommends a little patience to all who want to take in the fall colors.  As the weather cools, there’s the urge to take to the mountains to see vibrant palates of autumnal hues.  While the first colors of fall peeking cause excitement, Clemson’s Don Hagan says, a delayed start to the leaf season is not […]

The police and the EMS have been sent to a Seneca accident at this hour (2:15 pm) on the 123 By-Pass in front of Moe’s restaurant.  It’s believed the vehicle has turned over.

To newcomers, along with old-timers, the seat of Oconee County government is replete with a history of interesting and colorful factoids that started when a group of German immigrants set out from the South Carolina coast in search of a better life.  That was the mid-19th century.  A talk delivered by state lawmaker Bill Whitmire, a retired history teacher, attracted […]

Blue Ridge Bank announces two staff additions.  At the Bountyland office near Seneca, Jo Nelson joins the staff in the capacity of vice president — branch manager, and loan officer.  She comes from a strong consumer lending background.  There’s a change at Blue Ridge Bank in Westminster.  Mary Lee Robinson has joined that location as a teller in the Westminster […]

The state hopes that a family-friendly outdoor event this Saturday near Seneca will encourage participation and increase public awareness of the connection between hunting, angling, and conservation.  National Hunting and Fishing Day is observed Saturday. In Oconee County, the observance will be 9 am to 3 pm at the South Cove County Park.  The day of activities includes archery, air […]

The members of the Oconee Library Board of Trustees meet six times a year, and one of those times is tomorrow evening in Walhalla.  Tomorrow’s meeting is 5:30 pm in the Oconee County Council Chambers.  Public comment is welcome at the start of the meeting.