Category: News

The weatherman says he is sorry.  He missed the forecast on Saturday when a 2.5″ snow fell here outside WGOG.  Listeners have given us the following other snowfall counts:  3″ in both Zion and Richland communities; 4″ in Mountain Rest.  At the Hickory Hollow weather station in Walhalla, Official Weather Observer Barbara Wilson reported 2.5″ of snow.

To the delight of the mayor, the Seneca downtown is in line for more restaurants. The block of N. Townville, between Main and N. 1st Streets, could see two new restaurants. One is a Mayberry’s restaurant and the other, according to Mayor Alexander, is an eatery that will feature tacos. The taco restaurant is to take over space used by […]

An idea born back in the 20th century became reality on Saturday when the Foothills Area YMCA held the grand opening of the Cottingham Campus on property adjoining the hospital complex near Seneca. The “Y” campus is named for the Cottinghams, a couple instrumental in helping raise funds for the multi-million dollar project. Hundreds of people turned out for the […]

A cell phone left on the counter at an Oconee convenience store was stolen, and authorities have video depicting the thief. The crime occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, February 1 at the 7-11 on 123, the Seneca-Clemson highway corridor. Sheriff’s officers are looking for a white male who had a full beard and several tattoos. If your tip can […]

A man is under arrest in Oconee County for allegedly going on a crime spree while naked early yesterday at two locations near Clemson. The Sheriff’s Office announces burglary and assault charges against 21-year old Luke Carter Owens. Deputies quoted a man at the Epoch apartments on 123 as saying a naked man beat on his door, made entry, and […]

Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 36. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible. A chance of rain and snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Mostly sunny tomorrow. […]

Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority continues to experience overflows at two locations due to the flooding that occurred Thursday. The Coneross Creek Water Reclamation Facility received 5.9 inches of rain during a twelve-hour period, corresponding to a 25-to-50 year storm event in the Seneca area according to National Weather Service guidelines. At this time, diluted wastewater continues to spill at […]

A luncheon every year about this time attracts large crowds to Seneca, and this year is no exception.  Seneca’s Shelby Henderson says all tickets for the 8th Annual Black History Luncheon next week have been taken.  A crowd of about 300 people is expected to gather for Seneca’s signature event, presented by the Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum.  The keynote […]

The last known sighting of a 47-year old Oconee County man was in the middle of December. Now, almost two months later, Kendall Todd Hawkins is still considered missing. Hawkins is the subject of a renewed alert provided today by the Oconee Sheriff’s Office. Hawkins lived on Breezewood Drive, Westminster. His vehicle was found December 12 at home near the […]

If someone comes to your home claiming to be a law enforcement officer but refuses to show identification, you should call 9-1-1 right away. That is the advice from the Oconee Sheriff’s Office today after someone on Thursday attempted a scam while posing as a United States marshal. A man in a suit who had a pronounced scar around one […]