Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
Thanks to talented Oconee Humane Society supporters, hand-crafted, pet-themed, quilts, place mats, and pillows are being offered for silent auction bidding at the Farmhouse Coffee Exchange in Seneca’s Dogwood Plaza through Saturday. It’s an opportunity for folks to get a truly unique gift and help homeless pets. You can check out the items on their Facebook page or their website, […]
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Oconee County has extended its emergency rule to require those who visit and work inside county offices and facilities to wear facial coverings. The county council approved the extension Tuesday night after its attorney, David Root, discovered that the emergency ordinance would have lapsed prior to the next meeting. Root stressed that this rule does not amount to a countywide […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is announcing a partnership with Upstate Warrior Solution in order for deputies to further assist any veteran of the military. “The partnership with Upstate Warrior Solution is crucial as the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office looks to provide assistance to any veteran of the Armed Services of the United States,” says Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw. […]
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Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. is offering up to $2,000 in reward money for information related to five missing persons’ cases in the county, four of which are being investigated by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and one being investigated by the Walhalla Police Department. First, a $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the exact location of […]
Read moreThe Oconee County elections office put in the mail around six thousand recently applied for ballots to be filled out and returned to the office in time to be counted for the November General Election. Voters who filled out their applications within only the last few days will have to remain patient for a little while longer to get their […]
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 693 new confirmed cases and 73 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 17 additional confirmed deaths and no new probable deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 147,800, probable cases to 5,170, confirmed deaths to 3,275, and 196 probable deaths. 4 new cases and […]
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On Monday evening, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Moore, OK woman on a charge of prostitution. 71 year old Sun Cha So Aldrich was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 5:50 pm and released after posting a $440.00 surety bond. According to Lt. Jeremy Chapman of the Special Operations Division, the Sheriff’s Office received several complaints […]
Read moreThe School District of Oconee County has been accepted as an “e-Learning” district with the South Carolina Department of Education. For the 2020-2021 school year, when we would traditionally have to close due to inclement weather, students will be able to continue their lessons at home via e-Learning. Students will have regular assigned classwork on e-Learning days. Teachers will hold […]
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At a special called board meeting held on October 6th, the School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees voted to solicit applications to fill the current District I vacancy. The Board will conduct interviews with qualified candidates before appointing someone to the position. Mr. Joe Rukat, acting chairman, said, “It is in the best interest of the district to […]
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol, Pickens County Sheriff’s and Coroner’s Offices are investigating the Monday death of 14 year-old Isaiah Oertel. Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelley said the boy died of blunt force trauma after he fell at Laurel Fork Falls in Sunset, SC. Reports added that Isaiah was from North Point, Florida.
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