Seneca, SC

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Amid an expiring housing moratorium, the Oconee County Planning Commission on Monday delayed its vote on updated road, performance, and zoning standards until November 16 after formatting and tracking discrepancies sparked debate. Tensions surfaced over inconsistent revisions between staff and board members, prompting Chairman David Nix to accept blame for vague instructions and offer to consolidate the drafts himself. Despite [...] The post Oconee Planning Commission Delays Standards Vote Amid

Walhalla City Council approved using a portion of $2 million in newly acquired state appropriation funds to immediately pay off approximately $1.037 million in outstanding short-term equipment lease debt—covering municipal assets such as sanitation trucks, a fire engine, and a water department track hoe. City finance director Brittney Martin noted the final payoff total came in lower than initial estimates, [...] The post Walhalla Retires $1.037M Debt to Boost Annual Cash Flow appeared first o

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Reporters and commentators are using terms like “blunami” and “avalanche” to describe Democratic gains across the country and in South Carolina. Despite these trends, most South Carolina Republican candidates secured victory, with pediatric surgeon Annie Andrews capturing the U.S. Senate seat over interim Senator Darline Graham as a notable exception. However, the Graham name remained strong in Oconee County, where [...] The post South Carolina Election Results Highlight

Following a Tuesday news release, an Oconee County Sheriff’s Office investigator reported that a stolen white 1986 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck, valued at $4,500 and taken over the weekend from West-Oak Highway, was recovered today in Clemson with assistance from Seneca’s FLOCK camera system and local police. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities—with thanks to the Clemson and Seneca Police [...] The post Stolen Pickup Recovered in Clemson; Tips Still Sought appeared first on 94

Anderson County Council passed an ordinance on third reading Tuesday banning the allocation of county funds, land, and resources toward FLOCK camera systems, despite public comment advocating for a broader restriction on all automated license plate readers. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office noted the measure will not disrupt operations, as it is already transitioning away from FLOCK tech previously placed [...] The post Anderson County Moves to Restrict FLOCK Camera Usage appeared first on

Local city, county, and business leaders gathered in downtown Seneca to welcome developers Robert Lay of New Orleans-based RiseImpact Capital and John Gumbert of Atlanta as they unveil plans to revitalize a rundown former textile plant on E.S. 6th Street into a multi-purpose housing complex. The $100 million multi-phase development will feature 120 affordable housing units expected to be completed [...] The post Developers Outline Plans for E.S. 6th Street Housing Transformation in Seneca appear

The Walhalla Police Department has filed formal charges in the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of a 16-year-old male who was found deceased inside an apartment at the Highland Glen Apartment Complex on October 23, 2026. Investigators are actively processing evidence, conducting interviews, and serving search warrants while coordinating with the U.S. Marshals Service to locate and apprehend the [...] The post WALHALLA POLICE DEPARTMENT FILES CHARGES IN ONGOING HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

The South Carolina Highway Patrol, alongside local law enforcement and state officials, announced an Area-Coordinated Enforcement (ACE) initiative targeting speeding and distracted driving in Oconee County from Nov. 4–6. Speaking at LifePoint Church in Seneca, SCHP Capt. Sonny Collins and Highway Patrol Col. Chris Williamson outlined the operation alongside State Senate President Thomas Alexander, state Reps. Bill Whitmire and Adam [...] The post HIGHWAY PATROL ANNOUNCES ENHANCED TRAFFIC ENFOR