Seneca News

Feb. 28, 2014: BorgWarner produces the two-speed, part-time four-wheel drive transfer case for the 2014 Toyota Tundra pickup truck.

Stephens' offices in Toccoa and Clayton, Ga., will join Seneca, S.C.-based Oconee Federal's four branch network located in Oconee County, S.C. Stephens Federal's three offices will operate as branches of Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association after the merger is completed in the third or fourth quarter of 2014.

COLUMBIA -- An Oconee County man has been returned to South Carolina after his arrest in Tennessee.

Some county animal shelters in Upstate South Carolina keep cats in cages located in poorly-lit rooms, with no access by potential adopters, and boast high kill rates.

There are a number of local elections, starting with City Council in Seneca in March and other cities through the year, a special election for a School Board member in Liberty in April, and the Republican and Democratic primaries in June that will choose candidates for governor, a number of statewide offices including superintendent of education, ... (more)

Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth M. Taylor, 79, of North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest February 12, 2014, will be conducted Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel.

Tri-County Worship Center in Seneca hosts "Becoming One," a marriage conference simulcast from Jimmy and Karen Evans, at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 and 9 a.m. Feb. 22. Spouses will learn how to become one mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

A packed crowd was on hand during final weigh-in at the 2013 FLW College Fishing National Championship.

Michael's Episcopal Church will host its sixth annual Oyster Roast from 3-6 p.m. March 1, featuring oysters, Brunswick stew and side dishes.

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office filed additional charges Feb. 11 against two men charged in an attempted armed robbery near Seneca.

As an ice storm bears down on Oconee County, South Carolina, bringing with it yet another wave of frigid cold temperatures, six young puppies probably owe their lives to the quick action of a team of rescue workers with Oconee Rescue.

Proceeds will be used to support local and worldwide missions. South Carolina Evangelism Conference will be Feb. 18-20 at Rock Springs Baptist Church, 201 Rock Springs Road, Easley.

Rashean Parker II, 21, of Gastonia, was shot and killed around 1:30 a.m. Saturday near Seneca, S.C. Parker, Robinson and Tavis Savon Campbell attempted to rob two people early Saturday morning on JP Stevens Road in Seneca, according to investigators.

After catching Joe Riley's ceremonial first pitch, actor and part owner of the Charleston RiverDogs Bill Murray twirls the Charleston mayor at the RiverDogs home opener against the Rome Braves on Friday April 15, 2011.

Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis said Rashean N. Parker II of Gastonia was found Saturday morning.