Category: News

If you are out early on Oconee County roads, it’s not unusual to see concrete trucks start their early morning rounds.  Concrete poured this morning in the former textile village of Newry, where developers are transforming the former mill property into apartments and stores.  A photographer was able to catch images of the concrete pour when he snapped four pictures […]

As many as 60 Afghanistan refugees will try to transition to new lives in Clemson, as part of a program of the Lutheran Services of the Carolinas.  These displaced Afghanis are considered to have been friendly to the U-S government, but are no longer considered safe in their native country.  Mayor Robert Halfacre made this statement this morning:  “We are […]

No apparent serious injuries reported this morning in the crash of two cars at Walhalla Elementary School.  A district spokesman said, “Everyone is OK although one of the people did go to get checked out at the hospital.”  Around 7:30 this morning, two cars collided on the loop road that channels traffic to and from Fowler Road.

The hacking of a computer demonstrates the need for tech users to be wary of the criminals who try to prey on them, according to Oconee Sheriff’s Office.  County deputies learned of a scam in which a hacker apparently gained remote access to a computer, on which a window popped up with a number to tech support.  After calling that […]

Oconee County now has in writing why a department of the federal government won’t budge on a request to allow boat slips and pedestrian access to Lake Hartwell from the back of the Hartwell Village shopping center.  A letter to Amanda Brock, the county administrator, from Aaron Wahus, operations project manager for the Savannah District Corps of Engineers reaffirms the […]

If and when Seneca creates a splash pad for summertime fun, it won’t go in what’s called Harper Plaza in the midst of the downtown.  Scott Moulder, city administrator, this week ruled out the downtown property envisioned for recreation green space, along with a handful of new commercial business space, as a good place for water splashing fun.  As Moulder […]

Westminster completed the process last night to pass onto its retail customers a 20% sewer charge increase by a city council 4-0 vote in favor.  The vote came during a meeting that the mayor timed out at seven minutes, making the get together one of the shortest in memory for a group of city fathers who’ve been embroiled in one […]

After an emotional statement on his part, Yousef Mefleh received warm applause at the start of a Westminster city council meeting.  Mefleh, a city councilman and the owner-operator of a mainstay city restaurant, delivered an apologetic statement in which he made clear he meant no harm to anyone in his adopted city of 38 years and would welcome the chance […]

From Frank Straight of the South Carolina Climate Office this afternoon: “Snow On the Way Friday Night Confidence is increasing that much of the state will see some snow Friday night. It won’t be a lot, but parts of the state likely see an inch or two. Here are the most critical points this afternoon: South Carolina will be on […]

The following is a scam alert this afternoon issued by the Oconee Sheriff’s Office: “The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is warning our citizens today about a law enforcement officer impersonation scam.   According to information that the Sheriff’s Office has received from our citizens, an individual is calling citizens in our county from different phone numbers, including the Sheriff’s Office […]