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Authorities are looking for a hit-and-run driver who killed a Mount Airy, Georgia, woman on Saturday. 21-year-old Mia Y. Alvarez died after being struck by an unknown vehicle, or vehicles, while she was walking in the northbound lane of Dicks Hill Parkway, state troopers say. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on December 2 near Bridgewater Drive, outside a neighborhood south of the Habersham County landfill.

Fifteen minutes. Deputies said that’s all it took for K9 Becka to locate four suspects following a stolen vehicle chase.

One person was killed and another person was injured during a crash Saturday afternoon in Oconee County.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.247, a week ago the price is $3.259 , according to AAA.

Macey Nicholson was leaving the Habersham Central High School basketball gameFriday night when she captured a quiet moment that speaks volumes. “This section is where the student section was. I was absolutely shocked to see all of them get up and leave without picking up their trash,” the HCHS alum wrote in a social media post that’s since been widely shared.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina/Gray News) - The family of Cpl. Lucas Watts, a South Carolina deputy who was shot in the head during a pursuit in November, said his recovery continues to be a “roller coaster ride.”. The Oconee County deputy, whose survival the sheriff called nothing short of...

With attention turned to Christmas, Toccoa/Stephens County’s Open Arms Clinic is kicking off their annual Holiday Food Drive. This year, in partnership with Neighbors4Neighbors to bring food items to needy families during the holiday season, they are hosting a 12 Days of Christmas Edition Food Drive. According to Open...

Two years ago, Toccoa’s Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Professional Women of Toccoa-Stephens County, boasted an international sports star. Paralympic swimming champion and multi-medalist McKenzie Coan, who was born in Toccoa and grew up in Clarkesville, was the parade’s Grand Marshal. She is the daughter of Dr. Marc and Teresa Coan.

Christmas Fest will prevail, in spite of inclement weather. That’s the word from Toccoa officials, who say they are watching the radar every hour, but have already taken precautions to have most of this Friday’s activities moved indoors to keep people out of the cold and rainy weather if necessary.

A stunning 1.5-story house near Seneca, South Carolina recently sold for an impressive $1,149,000 on November 27th. Located at 125 E Waterford Dr, Seneca, SC, 29672, this spacious property offers a comfortable yet elegant ambiance, making it a dream home for its new owners.

Toccoa Stephens County pushed past Tallulah Falls for a 52-41 win on Dec. 1 in Georgia boys high school basketball action.

Catch the latest on "Most Wanted" featuring Daniel Jerome Watson, a 39-year-old from Seneca, South Carolina. Wanted for methamphetamine distribution, learn about the undercover operation that led to his charges and how you can help locate him. Tune in for more details.

SENECA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said a pedestrian was hit and killed in Seneca Thursday night. According to Highway Patrol, the driver of a Kia was heading west on U.S. 76 when they hit a pedestrian who was crossing the street just before 11 p.m.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near seneca.

A Toccoa man is behind bars in Oconee County, SC on a combined $287,500.00 surety bond, after his arrest Sunday morning on outstanding warrants related to an investigation of break-ins of storage units. Oconee County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Jimmy Watt tells WLHR News that 34-year-old Roger Laquerrius Neal, of Whisenant...

This week in Oconee County, South Carolina, two tragic incidents occurred resulting in the loss of life. In the first incident, an 83-year-old woman fell through the rotting floorboards of a century-old home and tragically died after falling nearly 50 feet down a hidden well shaft. The second incident involved a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the highway in Seneca. The driver of the vehicle was unharmed. These incidents highlight the importance of maintaining the safety of older structures and practicing caution while navigating roadways.

Four Stephens County Churches are among the 261 congregations that recently broke away from the United Methodist Church denomination following years of debate and division between what became two “sides”; one more conservative, one seeking a more progressive stance on denomination rules and standards. More than 7,250 congregations...

“Many of our livestock operations have faced the damaging impacts of recent drought conditions."

There are weekend open house activities at the Taylor-Grady House in Athens.

Anderson County deputies are searching for Michael "Mick" Kotcella, who last seen driving a 2007 Honda Accord in Lavonia, Ga. If you see him, call 911.