Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Clemson University has finalized details to offer free COVID-19 testing opportunities for a limited number of members of the surrounding community. Clemson has been among the nation’s leaders in COVID testing throughout the fall semester, and with increased capacity as a result of commitments from South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and the General Assembly, the University is in position to offer […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Townville man yesterday on multiple charges in relation to four separate incidents, including a charge of Arson-2nd Degree. 21 year old Shawn Lee Foote II of Mark Lane has also been charged with two counts of Driving under Suspension and one count each of Giving False Information, Reckless Driving, Possession of a Stolen […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Westminster man in relation to an investigation into a break-in and theft at an Oconee County Manned Convenience Center location. 44 year old David Andrew Smith has been charged with one count each of First Degree Burglary, Petit Larceny and Malicious Injury to Real Property. Late Monday evening of this week, a […]
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On Thursday afternoon, during a media briefing, South Carolina health officials began to prepare the public for the arrival of the first batch of COVID-19 vaccine, accompanied with an explanation by assistant DHEC Director Dr. Jane Kelly, of who will have top priority. She says the vaccine will be distributed in three phases, and the ultimate goal is to vaccinate […]
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It’s not quite the holidays in Seneca without a little jazz. This year’s Jazzy Christmas will be held on Thursday, December 17th from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, and will necessitate the closure of Ram Cat Alley beginning at 3:00 pm that afternoon in order to set up for the event. North Townville Street will remain open during Jazzy Christmas, […]
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This Saturday, December 5th from 10 am until 3 pm, donors who participate in a blood drive at Shaver Rec Complex in Seneca on West South 4th Street will get a $20 Visa Gift Card, according to Monnie Whitson with The Blood Connection…
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37-year old Seneca resident John Arcuri was arrested by Walhalla Police after a traffic stop Tuesday morning around 11:15 am. During the course of investigation, officers located a stolen handgun in the vehicle. Police added that Arcuri is federally prohibited from possessing a firearm. He was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center on a charge of sale or delivery […]
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When you wear a mask to protect against COVID-19, you need to wear it properly and don’t it take off, touch your face, and then put the mask back on. In light of the closure of Oconee County’s facilities due to a recent spike of COVID-19 among county employees, this advice seems like it might be a little late. At […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster nominated Robert G. Woods, IV as Director of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS). Woods has been serving as the Acting Director of SCDPS since February and is a 29-year veteran of the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). “Nobody is better suited to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Safety than […]
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To protect the health and well-being of citizens and staff, and to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus, Oconee County Government, effective today, December 3rd, will restrict public access for all County facilities. At least a dozen county employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since November 23 – less than two weeks ago. All tax payments will be accepted via […]
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