Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion in South Carolina, Oconee County’s South Cove County Park will host a free, fun-filled family event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. This free family adventure is open to the public and all gear is provided! “National Hunting and Fishing Day […]
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Qualifying ends at noon on Monday for the seat left vacant on the Westminster City Council by the sudden passing of Yousef Mefleh late last month. Oconee County’s Board of Elections Director Kristie Burr told us that as of today, only one person has filed to run for the post… Ruth May’s name will be on the ballot this November, […]
Read moreUpdate: An accident in Seneca around 8:00am this morning between a sedan and a commercial trash truck left traffic snarled and sent one person to the hospital. Our sister station’s 101.7 WGOG’s Dick Mangrum filed this report from the scene… Original Report: Seneca Police, Fire and EMS responded to an accident around 8:00am this morning near the intersection of Blue […]
Read moreWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement. “When she was 21 years old, the Queen famously said: “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” “As it turned out, she […]
Read moreAccording to arrest record from the Oconee County Detention Center, on Monday Sheriff’s Deputies charged 47 year-old Selena Sue Crowe with her third or subsequent offense of distributing methamphetamine. Her bond was set at $100,000 and she remains in jail at this time. On Wednesday, Deputies charged 44 year-old Carlton Gaylard Williams with high and aggravated domestic violence and possession […]
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An ongoing missing person investigation by the Unsolved Cases Unit of Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has led to two charges being filed against a Walhalla teenager. 19 year old Shianna Jade Turner was arrested around lunchtime last Friday on two outstanding arrest warrants, charging her with one count each of Obstruction of Justice and Misprision of a Felony. Turner remains […]
Read moreA Walhalla man, who is currently serving a five year prison sentence on a drug offense, has been charged with Murder and Kidnapping in relation to a 2019 death investigation. Unsolved Crimes Investigators have charged 56 year old Kevin Wayne Maler in the death of 32 year old Kevin Kyle Craig. Craig was discovered dead at a residence located on […]
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A large turnout of golfers on a near picture-perfect day highlighted the 29th Annual Rotary Apple Festival Golf Tournament Tuesday at the Oconee Country Club near Seneca. The winning team was comprised of Paul Scarborough, Terry Reed, Sr., Terry Reed, Jr, and Westminster Fire Chief Michael Smith. The event proceeds benefit graduating West-Oak High School seniors with scholarships and needy […]
Read moreOn September 1, South Carolina shelters declared a state of emergency. Organizations, including OHS, are at critical overcapacity and pets, especially dogs, continue to flow into animal control as strays or owner surrenders. Lives are at stake when there is simply no more room. Angel Newsman with the Oconee Humane Society said they are responding with pleas for adopters or […]
Read moreAccording to jail records, yesterday Oconee County Deputies charged 30 year-old Justin Dimon Alexander with second degree assault and battery. His bond was set at $20,000 and he remains in custody at this time. Also on Tuesday, bond was set at over $14,000 for Chloe Brooke Paul, age 37. She was charged by Walhalla Police with third degree burglary, petit […]
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