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09/13/2024

SENECA — As many of the nearly 70 golfers took some practice swings or putts before a golf tournament at Cross Creek Country Club on Thursday in hopes of a better score at this event, Kelly Liston was thinking about the young adults who would benefi…

SENECA — As many of the nearly 70 golfers took some practice swings or putts before a golf tournament at Cross Creek Country Club on Thursday in hopes of a

09/13/2024

SENECA — Hitch up your horses and load up the surrey, y’all — it’s time for a trip out West. Out in the Oklahoma territory, a cowboy named Curly has his heart set on Laurey. When he comes to ask her to the social, he tells her he’s rented a surrey w…

SENECA — Hitch up your horses and load up the surrey, y’all — it’s time for a trip out West. Out in the Oklahoma territory, a cowboy named Curly has

09/13/2024

By Norm Cannada

09/13/2024

WALHALLA — Threats to school safety continued this week, prompting multiple arrests and heightened vigilance from both school and law enforcement officials.

09/12/2024

This road was under construction sometime during the past 20 years. It now serves as a major cut-through between two communities. Anyone know which road this is and the communities?

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09/12/2024

A local bank was recently recognized by the nation’s “premier bank rating firm.”

SENECA — A local bank was recently recognized by the nation’s “premier bank rating firm.”

09/12/2024

Pickens County Council approved three executive session items at its meeting earlier this week.

PICKENS — Pickens County Council approved three executive session items at its meeting earlier this week.

09/12/2024

The state’s highest court ruled Wednesday that a scholarship program touted to bring equality in education funding was unconstitutional.

COLUMBIA — The state’s highest court ruled Wednesday that a scholarship program touted to bring equality in education funding was unconstitutional.

09/12/2024

For years, Charity Comeaux has had a dream to help women let go of their past into a life free from addiction and other negative issues.

By Norm Cannada

09/12/2024

Last season, the Walhalla High School football team went to Seneca and did the seemingly impossible — it finally managed to knock off the Bobcats.

Last season, the Walhalla High School football team went to Seneca and did the seemingly impossible — it finally managed to knock off the Bobcats.

09/12/2024

CLEMSON — Over the past few months, multiple lawsuits, allegations of wrongdoing and general uneasiness have taken the city of Clemson aback. And what for? A controversial student housing development approved by the city in a highly contested 4-3 vo…

CLEMSON — Over the past few months, multiple lawsuits, allegations of wrongdoing and general uneasiness have taken the city of Clemson aback. And what for? A controversial student housing development

09/12/2024

CLEMSON — More than 100 people gathered at Clemson University’s Memorial Stadium on Wednesday for the 9/11 Remembrance Stair Climb.

09/11/2024

It took a week longer than perhaps many expected, but it didn’t take Sammy Brown long to make his presence known on the Clemson defense once he got his opportunity.

It took a week longer than perhaps many expected, but it didn’t take Sammy Brown long to make his presence known on the Clemson defense once he got his opportunity.

09/11/2024

Beating an SEC opponent on the road by 25 points will bring attention to a football program.

COLUMBIA — Beating an SEC opponent on the road by 25 points will bring attention to a football program.

09/11/2024

Pickens County has announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will soon begin work on two bridges on S.C. Highway 183 in Pickens.

PICKENS — Pickens County has announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will soon begin work on two bridges on S.C. Highway 183 in Pickens.

09/11/2024

In recognition of World Su***de Prevention Day, which was observed Tuesday, state health officials are calling attention to warning signs of su***de or mental health issues.

COLUMBIA — In recognition of World Su***de Prevention Day, which was observed Tuesday, state health officials are calling attention to warning signs of su***de or mental health issues.

09/11/2024

The city of Walhalla is getting closer to having a new utilities director.

WALHALLA — The city of Walhalla is getting closer to having a new utilities director.

09/11/2024

School safety was the center of discussion Monday night at the Board of Trustees meeting for the School District of Oconee County.

WALHALLA — School safety was the center of discussion Monday night at the Board of Trustees meeting for the School District of Oconee County.

09/11/2024

A second student has been arrested, accused of making threats to a local school, according to school and law enforcement officials.

WALHALLA — A second student has been arrested, accused of making threats to a local school, according to school and law enforcement officials.

09/11/2024

A poignant phrase echoes when 9/11 victims’ relatives gather each year to remember the loved ones they lost in the terrorist attacks 23 years ago.

“I never got to meet you.”

NEW YORK — A poignant phrase echoes when 9/11 victims’ relatives gather each year to remember the loved ones they lost in the terrorist attacks 23 years ago.

09/11/2024

WALHALLA — Walhalla’s Wanderweg Greenway will now promote reading and learning thanks to a partnership between the city and the Oconee County Public Library System.

09/10/2024

Starting Wednesday, the Pickens County Airport will be closed for final survey work as part of the county’s runway improvement project.

LIBERTY — Starting Wednesday, the Pickens County Airport will be closed for final survey work as part of the county’s runway improvement project.

09/10/2024

After hearing recommendations for changes in the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority last month, the OJRSA board moved quickly at its September meeting Monday afternoon to begin putting some of the initial steps of the process into place.

SENECA — After hearing recommendations for changes in the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority last month, the OJRSA board moved quickly at its September meeting Monday afternoon to begin putting

09/10/2024

Former Clemson outfielder Bryce Teodosio made his major-league debut with the Los Angeles Angels as the team’s starting center fielder at Texas on Saturday night.

Former Clemson outfielder Bryce Teodosio made his major-league debut with the Los Angeles Angels as the team’s starting center fielder at Texas on Saturday night.

09/10/2024

A state-level official recently met with local educators to talk about what’s working, what isn’t, and what the state can do to help.

WESTMINSTER — A state-level official recently met with local educators to talk about what’s working, what isn’t, and what the state can do to help.

09/10/2024

A Westminster man has been charged with one count of domestic violence after Oconee County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a residence on Saturday.

WALHALLA — A Westminster man has been charged with one count of domestic violence after Oconee County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a residence on Saturday.

09/10/2024

Seneca City Council is scheduled to discuss a couple of ordinances as well as a potential property purchase that would be used for “utility operations.”

SENECA — Seneca City Council is scheduled to discuss a couple of ordinances as well as a potential property purchase that would be used for “utility operations.”

09/10/2024

A Sunday collision left one dead and two injured, according to officials.

PENDLETON — A Sunday collision left one dead and two injured, according to officials.

09/10/2024

After an underwhelming 2023 season from the Clemson offense, many were quick to claim that the sky was falling after it failed to show up in the Tigers’ season-opening loss to Georgia.

CLEMSON — After an underwhelming 2023 season from the Clemson offense, many were quick to claim that the sky was falling after it failed to show up in the Tigers’

09/10/2024

West Union Town Council will meet tonight to work through a short agenda, including further discussion on council attendance at meetings.

WEST UNION — West Union Town Council will meet tonight to work through a short agenda, including further discussion on council attendance at meetings.