Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Official designation brings attention to the many benefits of controlled burning COLUMBIA—Gov. Henry McMaster has proclaimed March 2023 Prescribed Fire Awareness Month in South Carolina. A coalition of state, federal and non-governmental land management organizations under the umbrella of the South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council requested the proclamation to raise awareness of the essential role that fire plays in both […]
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol said an 85-year-old passenger died in the hospital a few days after a crash in Anderson County. Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway said the initial accident happened a week ago, on February 22… The Anderson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 85 year-old Mildred Laplace.
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A jury rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff at the Oconee Court of Common Pleas Tuesday afternoon. Volunteer firefighter Timothy Alan Murphy sought damages for injuries he sustained in 2019 while directing traffic on Old Clemson Highway in his capacity as a fire fighter, when he was hit by a car. In court, he alleged that the driver, […]
Read moreWASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today gave remarks in opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). GRAHAM: “Why would this amendment be so soundly rejected? Because this amendment would lead to chaos.” https://youtu.be/GiUzrDhzE6M?t=121 GRAHAM: “This amendment would punish women who are trying to play sports fairly. This amendment would give the court the ability to strike down […]
Read moreA teen is in the Oconee County Detention Center awaiting bond on charges of attempted murder, criminal domestic violence, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and malicious injury to property. 18 year-old Truett Gregory Brock of Westminster was arrested on Tuesday and booked into jail just before midnight by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, according to jail records. […]
Read moreA source working with the group that attempted to attract the Dream Center of Easley says, “We will no longer pursue the property currently occupied by Seneca Middle School as a possible site for the Dream Center and other non-profits. While we were hoping a partnership with several non-profits and the City of Seneca could be developed, we no longer […]
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The US Forest Service Andrew Pickens Ranger District will assist in a 135 acre prescribed burn adjoining Devils Fork State Park today. Objectives are for hazardous fuels reduction and to reintroduce fire into a fire dependent ecosystem. Smoke impacts should be short duration and minimal and tracking toward Pickens, SC. Smoke will be visible on Lake Jocassee.
Read moreOconee County Deputies have charged 39 year-old Randall Adam King with his third or subsequent offense of methamphetamine possession, as well as possession of marijuana and bringing contraband into the jail. Bond on those charges was set at $35,000. He was also served a general sessions bench warrant when he was arrested on Monday, according to jail records, and remains […]
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A noon meeting in Oconee County Council Chambers has been set for Thursday, according to a Parks, Recreation and Tourism Commission agenda. Members will discuss and vote on twelve new grant applications that have been received. Among the applicants, the City of Seneca is seeking $25,000 for advertising of the annual Independence Day Celebration; Discover Upcountry Carolina Association has asked […]
Read moreWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the news the Biden Administration will not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine now, upon advice from the Department of Defense (DOD). Graham has been very supportive and vocal in favor of providing this advanced weapons system to Ukraine as they seek to protect and defend their homeland from […]
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