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Tuesday, Stephens County GA Sheriff Randy Shirley issued a press releaese announcing his retirement after fifty years in law enforcement and serving his community as Sheriff for 16 years. Shirley’s last day of service as Sheriff will be December 31st, 2024.

Upon the planning commission’s suggestion, the elected officials of Oconee County have provisionally approved a law regulating commercial junkyards. However, some council members hinted at potential opposition during the final review of the ordinance. Glenn Hart, representative of District Five, abstained from the initial reading in protest, as the law, originally intended for residential junkyards, was modified to apply to […]

As part of the ongoing Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week, a statewide tornado drill is scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 6. Participants, including public schools and state and local emergency management departments, will commence activities at 9 a.m. Residents of South Carolina are advised to seek shelter indoors, preferably in a secure area or room, avoiding corners, windows, and […]

Seneca City Administrator Scott Moulder, after six years in office, is expanding his team with two assistant administrators to better manage the growing city. This move, agreed upon by Moulder and Mayor Dan Alexander, aims to distribute administrative duties and foster more focused efforts on city development. The restructuring was also influenced by changes in the planning department, including the […]

At Tuesday’s Budget, Finance and Administration Committee meeting, Oconee County’s funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year were discussed. The council, with the exception of Councilman Julian Davis, reviewed the results of February’s strategic planning meeting. County administrator Amanda Brock categorized the council’s suggestions into tiers for the 2024-25 budget. The top priority was the implementation of the Compensation, Wage […]

Jennifer Helen Wilks, 43, from Seneca, S.C., was arrested by the South Carolina Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) for exploiting a vulnerable adult and committing financial transactions card fraud exceeding $500 over six months. She was detained at the Anderson County Detention Center on Friday, March 1. The SCMFCU and Oconee County Sheriff’s Office found that Wilks unlawfully used a […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announced an additional arrest in its 2024 drug round-up. The operation began on February 20th, with 41 arrest warrants issued for 27 individuals based on controlled narcotics purchases. The latest arrest is Deanna Michelle Smith (Addis), 43, from Walhalla, SC, charged with Methamphetamine distribution. She was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center on March […]

Upon receiving a domestic dispute report, the Toccoa Police Department said they discovered a deceased man. On Tuesday, officers were dispatched to Ruby Street in Toccoa, where they encountered 33-year-old Ieshia Thorton seated in a vehicle parked in the driveway. Inside the residence, officers discovered an unresponsive man, identified as 51-year-old Eric King. According to the official report from the […]

A major TV network recently filmed at the Oconee Courthouse, tracking the state’s cases against several defendants in a methamphetamine trafficking investigation named “Las Senoritas.” The footage, shot on February 1, is expected to feature on an NBC Dateline program. Following state grand jury indictments, state Law Enforcement Division agents arrested suspects involved in drug trafficking across five counties. Most […]

Dynamic Fluid Components, a fluid power products distributor, is investing $4.8 million to expand its operations in Oconee County, creating 10 new jobs. The company will construct a new 25,000-square-foot distribution facility at 181 Misty Drive in West Union and upgrade its equipment. Operations are expected to start in Q2 2025. The expansion is a testament to the favorable business […]