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In a prescribed burn, the Forest Service plans a 1,300 acre burn today in a remote part of far northern Oconee County. The location Ridley Mountain, not far from Ellicott’s Rock. Purposes are fuels reduction and what a spokeswoman called re-introduce fire to fire dependent ecosystems. Smoke should blow toward Rosman, NC, but will be visible from Sale, Walhalla and […]
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If you are going to imbibe at a public trough this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, be sure you don’t leave your establishment of choice and get behind the wheel in a drunken state. Your life and the lives of others will depend on you. Casey Bowling, police chief, says if there’s a question of driving sobriety, use a designated driver. […]
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Westminster is likely to be a cleaner place after a volunteer litter pick up day on Saturday. Mayor Ramey hopes for a large turnout of individuals, civic groups, along with youth and church groups. They’ll get organized at 8:30 Saturday morning at the Depot on Main Street. “KOBA” — Keep Oconee Beautiful — will provide trash bags, safety vests, and […]
Read moreSalem’s Dogwood Lane the scene last night of a fire. It’s believed an abandoned home caught fire and required the attention of fire fighters for about two hours, starting just after 7:45.
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“Our recommendation is never allow anyone who shows up at your home unexpectedly to do any type of work for you.” That’s the advice given by the Oconee Sheriff’s Office to lead off a rundown of the latest scams that have victimized unsuspecting county residents. Deputies were alerted after a man tried to cash two large checks. A bank employee […]
Read moreToday, for one day only, the Oconee Animal Shelter will distribute free dog food to pet owners in need. The county Humane Society credits generous donors and a partnership with GreaterGoods.org for making available 980 pounds of dry dog food to help Oconeeans keep their canines, healthy, happy, and home. The giveaway runs 10 to 5 today at the shelter, […]
Read moreThis week Seneca Rotary Club can take a moment to count the years. 95 of them. The city’s Thursday afternoon Rotary Club was chartered March 14, 1928. That wasn’t too many years after Paul Harris, a lawyer, and three young, ambitious friends organized the first service club, Rotary, in the then frontier town of Chicago.
Read moreAn announcement today for a special Seneca election, to be required to fill the remaining years of the city council term of the late Al Gaines. Kristi Burr, county elections director, announces Seneca voters will be asked to go to the polls Tuesday, May 30. A 10-day qualifying period to declare for the seat will start Friday, March 17. On […]
Read moreThe Andrew Pickens Ranger District will be conducting a 1,047 acre burn today approximately 1 mile south of the Brasstown Rd. and Hwy 76 intersection. Primary objective of today’s burn is for fuels reduction. Smoke will be visible from Westminster, Walhalla and Seneca and of short duration.
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If a Lake Keowee homeowner has been told by Duke Energy that her underwater fishing lights do not violate shoreline management regulations, may her property owner’s association dictate when the hours the lights are displayed? It’s a question raised in a civil lawsuit filed this week in Oconee County in the case of Jill Evans, the plaintiff, and the Wynward […]
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