Major Marijuana Bust in Hart County, GA

The Hart County, GA Sheriff’s Office said two people are now in custody after more than 40 pounds of “High-quality” Marijuana and other contraband were recovered. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, GBI Agents and Hart County Investigators conducted a search warrant at 665 Ridge Rd. in Hart County where they recovered a “Trafficking amount of Marijuana,” cash, and a handgun. On […]

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Two SC Lawmakers Introduce New DUI Bill

Two Upstate lawmakers have sponsored a bill that, if passed, would require convicted drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a parent in a crash. In the South Carolina House on Tuesday, State Representatives Stewart Jones and Joseph White introduced the bill, which would apply to crashes involving vehicles or boats. If a driver is convicted of reckless […]

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OHS Celebrating 50 Years

This year, 2023, the Oconee Humane Society is celebrating their 50th anniversary. On Saturday, January 21 from 11am until 1pm, Director Angel Newman wants everyone to stop by and check out the newly opened Pet Care Clinic on site at their facility, located 1925 Sandifer Boulevard… You can check out all the pets available for adoption online at https://www.oconeehumane.org/

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Seneca Woman’s Case will be Prosecuted by SC Attorney General

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) has arrested Misty A. Revis, 37 years old, of Seneca, SC for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult {43-35-0085 (D)} and Financial Transaction Card Fraud {16-14-60(a)(2)(b)}. Revis was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center on January 13, 2023. An SCMFCU investigation revealed that between December […]

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Upstate Schools Awarded Grants from DHEC

DHEC announced that twenty South Carolina schools have been chosen to receive grants to support the education of the next generation of environmental stewards. “Champions of the Environment” awards are issued each school year to foster environmental education and action in South Carolina’s classrooms, from kindergarten through 12th grade. Teachers apply for grant funding by outlining their educational project that […]

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Sheriff Crenshaw Announces New Safety Measure for SDOC Schools

During Tuesday night’s School District of Oconee’s Board of Trustees meeting, Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw announced new security to further protect students, teachers and staff. Eighteen biometric gun safes will be installed in school buildings across the district that will enable resource officers to access a long rifle in the event of an emergency, by opening the safe with […]

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