Tag: News

Christy Hubbard is excited to announce her candidacy for re-election as the Oconee County Auditor, representing the Republican party, with filing opening on March 16, 2024. She expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve the people of Oconee County as their Auditor. “It has been my great honor to serve the people of Oconee County as your Auditor. I […]

A fire in the basement of Pratt Hall at Anderson University displaced nearly 50 students on Wednesday night. The fire, which started in the laundry room, was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. The University is grateful for the students’ composure and the cooperation between officials and first responders. Remediation efforts are ongoing, and a thorough investigation into the incident […]

Washington, D.C. — To ensure gun owners and the firearms industry have access to delivery services through the United States Postal Service (USPS), which enables us to exercise our right to keep and bear arms, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) introduced the “Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act” and issued the following statement: “Common carriers and commercial airlines safely transport handguns and ammunition […]

After more than two decades of service to the city of Seneca, Planning and Development Director Ed Halbig is, like Kid Rock, packing up his game and heading out west. Mayor Dan Alexander said Halbig was instrumental in getting the CAT Bus Service up and running. City Administrator Scott Moulder said that Halbig’s last day with the City of Seneca […]

Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis said that a 79-year-old Seneca woman died at 12:29 pm in the emergency department at Prisma–Oconee Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle approximately one hour earlier. Her name will be released on Thursday following an autopsy. This pedestrian collision occurred at approximately 11:35 am Wednesday morning in front of the […]

Tyson Dewitt McWhorter, 45, was arrested on Monday, January 29 by Seneca Police for multiple offenses including driving under suspension, possession of a stolen vehicle, and drug trafficking, according to jail records. The total bond amount set is $42,250.00, and he remains in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center. Also on Monday, Bobby Justin Peay, 30, was arrested for […]

101.7/WGOG & 94.1 The Lake has learned a major component of Sewer South II was completed yesterday. Crews for the Joint Regional Sewer Authority finished boring under Lake Hartwell, along with the dragging of pipe — this to position I-85 exits for sewer service.

Oconee History Museum Director/Curator Leslie Hagerty has announced that she will be leaving the museum for a new opportunity next month. After 14 and a half years of working to preserve and promote Oconee County’s history, Hagerty will assume the role of Business Manager at the SC Botanical Garden beginning February 5. “Of course, this was a bittersweet decision, but […]

The numbers are in and 2023 was an awesome year for pets in need! The Oconee Humane Society reports that 1,284 pets were adopted from their shelter in 2023, specifically 954 cats and 332 dogs. Shelter staff says that while they are proud of the adoption and transport numbers, it’s their community outreach efforts that saw the biggest growth.      […]

A former detention officer identified as Joshua Bradford, was arrested Monday and charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime after a shooting in Pickens County left a woman injured. The incident occurred around 6:45 am Friday morning at a home on Honey Lane in Liberty. The female victim, who was shot multiple times, is […]