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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...

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

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.

OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A pedestrian died Thursday night in a crash in Seneca. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash occurred before 10 p.m. on US 76 near Richland Road. Troopers said a Kia Forte was traveling west when it collided with the pedestrian attempting to cross the highway. The pedestrian died […]

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.

******This article has been updated since press time******. The holiday season is upon us with Saturday’s downtown Clayton parade and candle lighting highlighting the next round of festive activities. Foxfire will be holding a “Thank You Celebration” with contacts, alumni, volunteers and a guest on Thursday, Nov. 30, at...

Undefeated teams Thomas County Central and Douglas County will be joined by fellow region champions Woodward Academy and...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around clarkesville..

A teenager was killed in a dirt bike accident and a 30 year-old man died in a three-vehicle collision.

A tragic shooting that critically injured an Upstate deputy is the inspiration behind possible safety upgrades. As we previously reported, Corporal Lucas Watts of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office shot in the line of duty on November 16th.

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.

It’s getting a lot colder in Northeast Georgia as we move further into the winter months. Winter Weather Preparedness in Georgia is Dec. 4-8 and it’s important for citizens to stay informed on weather conditions in the area. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership...

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...

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.

Heather Bui is a kindergarten teacher at Dove Creek Elementary school,

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

Fire officials have not determined the cause of the fire.

Members of the Tallulah Falls School National Honors Society helped deck the halls with residents at Traces of Tiger on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The facility hung posters announcing that students were…

A South Carolina woman died Sunday after falling through the floor of a century-old Oconee County house into a well that had been hidden from sight beneath the home.

We're learning new details about Corporal Lucas Watts' condition; the Oconee County Deputy was shot in the head in the line of duty earlier this month.