Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Clemson City Council met last night and heard the second reading of an ordinance to impose a fine of $120 on those who park in the city’s parking deck between 4:00am and 7:00am. The ordinance was passed by the council. Another topic of debate was the first reading of an ordinance to amend the city’s definition of tethering and regulations […]
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A special called meeting of the Westminster City Council is scheduled at 4 pm today at the Westminster Depot, during which members are scheduled to hear a presentation by the city’s legal counsel about an ordinance that would establish an economic development incentive program to encourage private investment in Westminster, as well as a program to grant special property tax […]
Read moreAccording to jail records, on Monday Seneca Police charged 23 year-old Joseph Levi Jimenez with manufacturing or possession with intent to distribute narcotics. He remains in custody pending bond. Also on Monday, Oconee County Deputies charged 22 year-old Donald James McDaniel, Jr. with possession of meth and not having insurance on his vehicle. His bond was set at more than […]
Read moreSENECA, SC –– Oconee Human Society is honored to receive a $14,743.12 grant from Banfield Foundation®. The generous grant will go directly to the purchase of medical equipment to increase the safety and comfort of pets during surgical procedures at the organization’s new Pet Care Clinic. The clinic, slated to open later this year alongside the current adoption center, will […]
Read more“The Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause prevents a local official from questioning a Senator about how that Senator did his job. Here, Senator Graham was doing his due diligence before the Electoral Count Act certification vote — where he voted to certify the election. Although the district court acknowledged that Speech or Debate may protect some of Senator Graham’s activities, […]
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It’s back to school today for Oconee County students. Jennifer Dodd with the School District of Oconee said the staff members and administration teams for each school are looking forward to a great year… The School District of Oconee County’s Board of Trustees and Administrators will hold a combined meeting this evening at West-Oak High School. The meeting begins at […]
Read moreA fourth suspect who was wanted by Seneca Police in connection to a rash of car break-ins reported between June and July was arrested on Sunday. According to jail records, 19 year-old Steve Anthony Alexander III was arrested by Sheriff’s Deputies on five counts each of breaking into autos and petit larceny. He remains in jail pending bond.
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A crash on West-Oak Hwy last Monday morning, August 8th, later proved fatal when a victim died from injuries sustained in the accident on Friday. Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway with the South Carolina Highway Patrol has more… Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis identified the victim as Stephen Lawless, age 52, of Seneca.
Read moreSchool Resource Officers have been readying for today for quite awhile. Oconee County Sheriff’s Special Operations Division Captain Ken Washington and other certified trainers have been training and working with our School Resource Officers in regards to Advanced Active Shooter Training. Capt. Washington said that he is even more convinced that Oconee County Schools are safer now than ever…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — With students and teachers fast returning to school, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is offering guidance and recommendations to keep campuses as safe as possible from COVID-19 while limiting disruptions caused by the spread of the virus. COVID-19 has taken a toll in the classrooms over the past two years, forcing students […]
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