Category: News

A fire early today in the Fairview Community of Oconee County was confined to a storage building.  But, at one time, according to the fire department, the fire briefly threatened the nearby home on the Chambers Hill Road.  Fire fighters from multiple departments were alerted shortly before 6 am.

Walhalla High School is one of ten South Carolina schools awarded a state grant for its students environmental efforts.  The Green Steps Class at the high school is the recipient of a $2,500 DHEC grant to expand two existing gardens by increasing the number of flowering plants and establishing an irrigation system. Champions of the Environment Grants from the Department […]

The Seneca Rotary Club recently honored its latest young scholars. They are Abreigh Jefferson of Blue Ridge Elementary School, Kenya Martinez of Northside Elementary, Junior Green of Ravenel, McKenna Marcengill of Seneca Middle School, and Rosemri Amador-Mata of Seneca High School.

A street corner stabbing in the Utica Community near Seneca led to a Thanksgiving week arrest of a woman by the Oconee Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say Breann Gloria Gladney of Sloan Street is accused of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. An arrest warrant signed by investigator David McMahan alleges 27-year old Gladney used a […]

At a time of year when you can pause to be grateful for good health and well being, the volunteer organization that helps Oconeeans overcome transportation issues is reporting continued success in its mission. It’s the Ride to Work Ministry, led by Steve Finger. So far in 2019, Ride to Work counts 2,100 rides to and from work for 52 […]

A grant from Palmetto Pride made possible the printing of Keep Oconee Beautiful’s calendar for 2020.  In the calendar for the New Year, “KOBA” has displayed photographs for each month that depict some of the county’s spots of beauty, as seen through the eyes of the photographer.  Calendars are $5 dollars and available by contacting Danielle Pankuch at 864/247-4583 or […]

The Clemson Christmas Parade “Let It Snow,” will take place tomorrow evening with a rain date of Thursday. Parade activities begin at 5PM tomorrow and the parade will move at 6PM from Hwy 93 @ Bowman to Strode Circle. Road closure on College Avenue to Keith Street will begin at 3PM, access will be blocked between College Avenue and all […]

Oconee sheriff’s officers are appealing to the public for tips on the whereabouts of a man for whom three arrest warrants have been issued as the result of an incident yesterday at 671 Rodgers Road, Seneca. Deputies responded to a call about shots fired into a home. Today the Sheriff’s Office announced that officers have warrants charging Dolphus Daniel Haney […]

A cover of asphalt now replaces the temporary steel plate on a section of the 123 Seneca By-Pass over and around which motorists were forced to maneuver for several months. Drivers aren’t the only ones happy. So are the city utilities director and his workers who spent months trying to solve the mystery of why and where water leaked beneath […]

State troopers report an accident is blocking traffic on SC 28/the Blue Ridge Blvd., at the entrance to the Oconee Memorial Hospital.  First reports indicate no one injured.