Andrea Kelley

SENECA — After 25 years in the Seneca Middle School library, Lee Ann Stephens has shelved her last book — in the school, at least.

SENECA — After 25 years in the Seneca Middle School library, Lee Ann Stephens has shelved her last book — in the school, at least.

COLUMBIA — With summer weather ramping up, state officials are reminding the public how to stay safe during heat waves.

SENECA — Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday in the U.S. in 2021, but June 19 has been significant for more than 160 years.

WALHALLA — Oconee County Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to amend its proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget to account for new watercraft tax laws and to expand its paving crew.

WALHALLA — Months after an external audit of Oconee County's fiscal year 2024-25 budget identified several deficiencies, the county's financial situation seems to be righting itself.

WESTMINSTER — A former Westminster City Councilwoman was given a prestigious award Thursday during Westminster's annual Juneteenth luncheon.

WESTMINSTER — On June 19, 1865, freedom came to the last enslaved people in the U.S. with the arrival of Union troops in Galveston, Texas, announcing they were free by federal law.

WALHALLA — Several members of Oconee County Council took a break from discussing county matters to talk about issues that affect people worldwide — cancer prevention.

WALHALLA — Oconee County Council swiftly approved nearly half a million dollars in budget transfers Tuesday during a special-called meeting.