Category: News

Fire broke out late last night in a camper near Seneca.  Rural Fire Control reported no one hurt in the fire that occurred on Webb Road near the Singing Pines Road.  The call was answered at 9:45.

Moderate to heavy rain is falling this morning across Oconee County.  The water is fast accumulating on road surfaces, creating the potential for hydro-planning and car accidents.  So, everyone should take his time and be careful this morning–especially during the morning rush.  The effects of storm-related power outages are being felt in eastern sections of Oconee, from Seneca to the […]

The depiction of a large wintery scene that adorns the lobby window of the Walhalla Post Office is an example of how the advanced art class at the high school is demonstrating some of its work to the general community. Class teacher Tena Hunt, a third-year teacher at the high school, says her class numbers 22 students, and they are […]

A domestic-related incident was brought to an end early this afternoon in an area north of Walhalla and West Union. Sheriff Mike Crenshaw said a suspect was taken into custody in a wooded area off Brewer Road in the vicinity of Falcon’s Lair and the Picket Post Community. No danger was posed to the general public, according to Crenshaw. The […]

A man awaiting trial on burglary and criminal sexual conduct charges in the Oconee General Sessions Court was allowed today to dismiss his attorney and given 30 days to find another. However, Traiseth Vergie Williams told Judge Maddox he would like to represent himself when trial takes place. Maddox urged Williams to hire an attorney, but Williams says he has […]

A 67-year old man received a 25-year prison term for his part in multiple sex offenses perpetrated on a child. An apology from defendant Anthony Sluder and a plea by his attorney for a minimum sentence were rejected by Judge Cordell Maddox who listened as an investigating officer referred to the severity of the facts in the case. A statement […]

Walhalla will make changes to its normal schedule for trash pick ups to accommodate the Christmas holidays.  Wednesday, December 25 trash will be picked up on Christmas Eve, the 24th.  Thursday, December 26 trash will be picked up on Friday, the 27th.  All other pickup routes should follow regular schedule.  Seneca sanitation workers will follow a normal schedule on the […]

According to a newspaper report, some families that lived in New York City shelters were sent to 373 cities across the country, including one homeless person sent to Clemson, South Carolina.  The investigative report by the New York Post said New York City secretly exported the homeless and gave them a full year of rent. In many cases, according to […]

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law enforcement partners statewide will conduct stringent enforcement of impaired driving laws as part of its Sober or Slammer! campaign running through January 1. Troopers are encouraging drivers to make a plan now for a safe ride home from parties and celebrations this holiday season. The annual Sober or Slammer! Christmas/New […]

More than 1,300 students receive their degrees this week in a pair of graduation ceremonies at Clemson University.  The ceremonies will be Thursday at Littlejohn Coliseum, at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm.  Here are a couple of things to keep in mind if you are going:  The university’s clear bag policy will be in effect.  Because of the installation of […]