Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) —The FBI Columbia field office issued a warning today to be cautious of potential romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day. As Valentine’s Day approaches, it is likely scammers will exploit individuals online who may be looking for a companionship or romance this time of year. Recent data reported in the 2021 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) annual report […]
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Tonight, February 6th at 6pm, City Council will hold a Public Hearing regarding the adjusted terms of council members. See below for more details. Regular City Council meeting will begin at 6:30pm. Due to circumstances at the state level and beyond the City’s control, the City of Clemson’s municipal elections will be moving to odd numbered years. At this time, […]
Read moreA Seneca man is out of jail on a combined $75,000 personal recognizance bond after his arrest last Friday on three counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor – First Degree. 27 year old Marquis Dequavious Hunter, of W.S. 4th Street, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 2:15pm on Friday, February 3rd. The Sheriff’s Office investigation began […]
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On Thursday, January 12th, the School District of Oconee County was made aware of a situation involving an employee. The district placed the employee on leave, began an internal investigation and notified law enforcement. As of Friday, January 20th, the individual was no longer employed with the SDOC. District personnel have cooperated fully with law enforcement throughout their investigation. Since […]
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The U.S.Forest Service will be conducting a prescribe burn today off of Rich Mtn in Mtn Rest of approximately 200 acres. Smoke may be visible from Hwy 28 and Cassidy Bridge but should be minimal. Objectives of the burn include wildlife habitat and fuels reduction. Operations should begin around 11:30 and be appreciably burned out by 5:00pm.
Read moreAccording to jail records, on Sunday Seneca Police charged 42 year-old Brandon Heath Shaw with tampering with evidence and possession of meth. His bond was set at $30,000 and he remains in custody at this time. Also on Sunday, Oconee County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year-old Ashley Nikole Swaney-Collins on a charge of obstructing justice. Her bond was set at […]
Read moreThanks to the wonderful volunteers and a partnership with Greater Good, Oconee Humane Society has free dog food for Oconee residents while supplies last. Just drop by the shelter at 1925 Sandifer Blvd. in Seneca on Monday, from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Let’s keep our pets healthy, happy and home!
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The Oconee County Coroner’s Office said that a 20 year-old Westminster man died Friday night in the emergency department at Greenville Memorial Hospital from traumatic injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision. Avery Lee King, of Westminster, died at 11:52 pm. His manner of death is classified Accidental. A motor vehicle collision was reported to Oconee 911 Communications at 9:33 […]
Read moreA Seneca man was arrested today by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office on Kidnapping and weapon charges in an investigation in which the victims were two teenagers. 50 year old Martin Altamirano Pena Altamirano, of E. Main Street, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 2:52pm today. Altamirano has been charged with two counts of Kidnapping, two counts […]
Read moreU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced his committee assignments for the 118th Congress. Senator Graham will serve as Ranking Member on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Graham’s committees: Appropriations; Judiciary, Ranking Member; Environment and Public Works; and Budget. South Carolina’s junior senator Tim Scott will serve on five committees. Scott’s office says those committee include Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, […]
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