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At noon on Monday, May 31st, Memorial Day, the Oconee County Veterans Council will lay a wreath at the War Memorial on the Main Street side of the Oconee County Courthouse. The memorial is enshrined with the names of 209 Oconee County citizens who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. A moment of silence will follow the […]

Oconee General Sessions Court will welcome a jury pool next week for the May term of criminal court. Judge Scott Sprouse will preside. The circuit solicitor’s office has announced a trial docket of five cases. At the top of the docket is a case alleging breach of trust with fraudulent intent. While mask wearing is no longer a requirement in […]

Assistance of up to $50 a month to those who qualify The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households (up to $75 per […]

The annual Summer Reading Program is almost here, and this year, the Oconee County Public Library will explore the animal kingdom with the theme: “Tails and Tales.” The aim of the Summer Reading Program is to keep Oconee County kids and teens reading during the summer break, ensuring that they maintain or gain reading skills and start the next school […]

May is National Water Safety Month, and at last night’s city council meeting in Walhalla, a resolution was presented to Council Member Wayne McCall for his efforts in the restoration of the Walhalla City Pool on West Main Street, which is operated for the City by the Foothills Area YMCA. McCall thanked Mayor Edwards and the Council, but said he […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and the Coroner’s Office responded to a deadly shooting incident around 11:00 pm last night. When they arrived at the Thompson Street residence in Pendleton, a man was found on the front porch of his home. Reports stated he died from gunshot wounds. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 71-year-old Hack Sullivan, […]

Associate Superintendent for the School District of Oconee County Steve Hanvey has announced the retirement of two district principals. He said that the Board hopes to conduct interviews this week to fill the vacancies being left by Geoff Smith, who has served as Northside Elementary principal since 1999, and Sherrie McAllister, who has been principal at Westminster Elementary for five […]

The mask mandate ordinance that was in effect for Oconee County government-owned facilities was repealed last night. County government buildings include the Oconee County Courthouse, Sheriff’s Office and all branches of the Oconee Public Library, among others. County Council Chair John Elliott made an amendment that lifted the mandate as of today.

Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office continue to receive reports from citizens of Social Security and/or law enforcement scams. The scams generally involve someone receiving a telephone call from a scammer who claims to be working with a law enforcement or a federal agency. The caller informs the victim that their personal identifying information, usually involving their social security number, has […]

Governor Henry McMaster announced on Monday that he signed the Open Carry with Training Act into law. The Governor said that he would “proudly support any legislation that protects or enhances a South Carolinian’s ability to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights.” The law goes into effect in 90 days and: Makes South Carolina a Second Amendment Sanctuary State; Eliminates the […]