Oconee Humane Society Joins Pick Me SC

rom July 8-17, your Oconee Humane Society will be joining animal lovers from the mountains to the sea of South Carolina for the 5th Annual Pick Me SC Adoption Event. Animal shelters, rescues, and Petco Stores across the state will offer FREE or LOW-FEE adoptions with the goal of finding families for more than 1,500 homeless cats and dogs! In […]

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Attempt Made To Blow Up GA Guidestones

(Photo from Elbert County Emergency Services) Someone apparently tried to dynamite a 40-year old granite monument in Elbert County, Georgia—known as the Georgia Guidestones. The early morning blast “destroyed a large portion of the structure” in northeastern Elbert County, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. “The preliminary information indicates that unknown individuals detonated an explosive device at around 4:00 […]

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Smooth Coneflower Now Classified as Threatened Instead of Endangered

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reclassified the smooth coneflower from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Service is also finalizing a rule that tailors protections and allows greater flexibility for management actions that will benefit the plant. The proposal represents a significant recovery milestone for the plant following years of ESA-inspired partnerships across its […]

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Clemson City Council Passes Updated Animal Cruelty Ordnance

An ordinance to amend the City of Clemson’s code regarding cruelty to animals was passed by the city council on second reading last night during their regular meeting. Clemson Mayor Robert Halfacre talked about the changes made to the ordinance… Clemson officials have also announced that effective Monday, August 1st, curbside recycling in Clemson will be suspended. The city said […]

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Several Drug Arrests in Oconee County Over Independence Day Weekend

Numerous drug arrests were made by area law enforcement agencies over the Independence Day holiday weekend. On Saturday, Walhalla Police arrested 32 year-old Julianna Elizabeth Sims of Walhalla for manufacturing cocaine and other narcotics with intent to distribute. And also, according to arrest records from the Oconee County Detention Center, West Union resident Allison Danell Barrineau, age 37, was charged […]

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Connecticut Couple Hurt in Friday Crash

The Independence Day weekend will no doubt be memorable for many after gathering with family and friends to watch fantastic fireworks displays. However, this weekend started off as one that a New England couple won’t soon forget. South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Mitchell Ridgeway said an accident on I-85 Friday morning around 9:20am sent the occupants of an overturned […]

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