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In order to continue the outreach efforts to the residents of Oconee County, as well as to those who have an interest in all things law enforcement, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the debut of the first episode of The Deputy – The Official Podcast of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office (SC). “Last year, the Sheriff and I […]

Update From The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office: After a pursuit by investigators from the Criminal Investigations Division yesterday in the Salem area, a Central man was arrested on multiple charges, including a charge of Trafficking in Methamphetamine. 41 year old Steven Lee Duncan of Old Seneca Road was given a combined $31,145.00 surety bond during a bond hearing this morning. […]

According to arrest records from the Oconee County Detention Center, on Monday Sheriff’s Deputies charged 21 year-old Nathaniel Anthony Rhymer of Seneca with two counts of third degree assault and battery, failure to stop for blue lights and possession of a stolen vehicle greater than $10,000. At this time he remains in custody pending bond. More details surrounding his apprehension […]

Flash Flood Watch Issued July 20 At 3:30am Edt Until July 21 At 12:00am Edt By Nws Greenville-Spartanburg …Flash Flood Watch Now In Effect Through This Evening… The Flash Flood Watch Is Now In Effect For * Portions Of Northeast Georgia And Upstate South Carolina, Including The Following Areas, In Northeast Georgia, Franklin, Habersham, Rabun And Stephens. In Upstate South […]

At its regularly scheduled board meeting held on July 19, 2021, the School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees approved the hiring of two new assistant principals for the 2021-2022 school year.  Stanley Antonio Scott, a West-Oak High graduate, will move from his current role as a 5th Grade Teacher to join the administrative team at Northside Elementary School. […]

Students within the School District of Oconee County will be headed back to class soon, with August 11th set as the first day back to school for middle and high schoolers, while elementary students will wait until August 16 to return. Dr. Michael Thorsland, district superintendent, announced during a meeting of the board Monday night, that they’re expecting the new […]

The first-year chairman of Oconee Republicans, David McMahan, spoke to the county school trustees and commended them for their views opposing efforts to incorporate critical race theory into the district curriculum. McMahan, like other public comment speakers before him, gave credit to The Journal newspaper’s series of articles about a movement that teaches the theory that US institutions are inherently […]

A venue of entertainment that serves as a fundraiser for local and regional charities has come to an end. Terry Ballenger, spokesman for the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, has confirmed there will be no more Blue Ridge Fests, an annual music series that attracted well known country, gospel and performers from other genres. To stage the entertainment each spring required […]

14 year old King Supreme Jasiah Jones and his sister, 13 year old Nevada Jones, were reported missing by a family member to the Sheriff’s Office early Sunday evening. Investigators said that prior to the missing report, the two teens had not been seen since 7am Sunday morning. The siblings were located Monday evening in Westminster and are safe, according […]

A woman who owned a small business has been selected to lead the interests of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce at Seneca. Crystal Romanyszyn will fill the vacancy created by the May resignation of Brittany Kessler. Romanyszyn has also served in various other capacities, including the chamber of commerce in Daytona Beach, Florida. The countywide chamber maintains offices on […]