Oconee United Way Celebrating 55 Years

Oconee’s United Way this year observes its emerald anniversary – its 55th year – in serving the needs of local residents. There will be an official celebration during the United Way’s annual meeting Thursday evening, August 5 at the Lakeside Lodge hotel and resort in Hartwell Village. LaShauna Harrison, executive director, says invitations will go out shortly, and she’s hoping […]

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SC Man Drowned on GA Side of Lake Hartwell

A 22-year-old man from Greer, South Carolina drowned Sunday on Lake Hartwell near the Georgia-South Carolina border. Hart County, Georgia, Coroner, Mike Adams, said the victim, identified as Armando Esteban Sanchez Martinez, drowned at about 6:00pm while visiting Big Oaks Recreation area with some friends. According to the coroner, Mr. Martinez could not swim and wasn’t wearing a life jacket […]

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Cemetery Vandalized in Anderson County

Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Anderson said that 21 American flags were burned and the Bell Tower was vandalized with a message in spray paint late Saturday night. The cemetery’s caretakers said that this is the second time flags have been burned. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office at 864-260-4405.

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Clemson City Council Meets Tonight

The Clemson City Council will meet tonight in chambers at City Hall. Their business begins at 5:30pm with a Public Hearing on Strategic Plan Ordinance #1, followed by their regular council meeting at 6:30pm. On the agenda for the meeting is the first reading of an ordinance to create a separate offense for bias-based or “hate” crimes. The public is […]

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Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Fired Upon during Monday Afternoon Pursuit

UPDATE: A warrant has been issued by SLED for Christopher Lee O’Donald of Seneca. He has been identified by authorities as the suspect wanted in connection with this investigation. An Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Deputy was fired upon by a subject during a pursuit that occurred Monday afternoon. The deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a […]

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