Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is issuing a release today regarding safe driving practices for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend. “Even though St. Patrick’s Day is next Tuesday, there will be many who will be celebrating this weekend,” says Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw. “Many will be celebrating at parties […]
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The recent near-record rainfalls in the Savannah River basin have accomplished more than topping off the reservoirs – they also loosened walkways, caused trees to collapse into the water and generally increased the number of hazards in local waters including Lake Thurmond, Lake Russell and Lake Hartwell. Park rangers at Thurmond Lake also reported that some concrete picnic tables, normally […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Spartanburg County men Tuesday on drug and weapons charges. 19 year old Randy Deshaun Landrum of Lauren Hope Lane in Moore and 18 year old Joshua Wayne Moore of Bellweather Drive in Duncan were each charged with one count of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Stolen Weapon and […]
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Mary McCormac was unanimously approved by the West Union Town Council last night to be the town’s new attorney. McCormac is also the attorney for the City of Clemson and the Town of Iva. Instead of being paid a rate based on the number of hours worked, West Union, at McCormac’s request, will compensate their new attorney with $500 per […]
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AAA reports that the coronavirus outbreak has caused gas prices to fall. Thanks to an oversupply of oil and growing fears about the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, gas can be found around the region for $2 per gallon of regular or less. The national gas price average is cheaper on the week and month by five cents, and […]
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Pre-registration for kindergarten is now open to all Oconee County families. If you have a child that will be 5 years old on or before September 1, we encourage you to pre-register your child for the 2020-2021 school year. For information please visit the “Parents” tab on the district website or use the link below. An email notification will be […]
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Joann Johnson, the new Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, was at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. She was there to submit a request on behalf of the Oconee Chamber of Commerce… The Seneca City Council voted Tuesday night to transfer $250,000 from their Peak Generation Savings to the Seneca Improvements Corporation in order to proceed with asbestos abatement at the old […]
Read moreAt Tuesday night’s city council meeting in Seneca, several items were on the agenda, including the 2020 US Census. Monica Ellis White, a local census enumerator, addressed the council on the importance of being counted… In West Union last night, privacy issues surrounding the upcoming April 1st Census was also highlighted. Mayor Linda Oliver said that it’s important to participate, […]
Read moreOconee County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 18 year-old Joshua Wayne Moore on Tuesday. He was charged with Manufacturing or Possession of Controlled Substances, Possession of stolen handguns and unlawfully carrying a weapon. His bond was set at $15,000. Also on Tuesday, Oconee County Deputies arrested 24 year-old LaDerrick Deonta Smith after being charged with operating an unregistered vehicle, possession of marijuana […]
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The Oconee County Republican Party will host a Meet & Greet Get-together at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17th at the Seneca Family Restaurant, 515 By Pass 123, Seneca, SC. This event is open to the public and will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet fellow Republicans, learn more about the Oconee County Republican Party, and hear first-hand, the […]
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