Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
28 year-old Darion Deontre Wheeler was arrested on Sunday by Seneca Police, according to Oconee County Detention Center records. He was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, and two counts of distribution of methamphetamine. He also had an unspecified warrant, according to the jail record. Wheeler remains in custody pending bond and judicial proceedings.
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Release Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary COVID-19 is forcing everyone to navigate uncharted waters, including boaters. For the annual celebration of National Safe Boating Week, held May 16-22, 2020, the National Safe Boating Council and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, recommend boaters follow local guidance for social distancing and outdoor recreation. “In many areas, the water is open, […]
Read moreAs part of ongoing efforts to increase testing in under-served and rural communities across the state, DHEC is working with community partners throughout the state to set up free mobile testing and popup clinics to bring testing to these communities. Currently, there are 57 mobile testing events scheduled through June 3 with new mobile clinics regularly added. Upcoming free DHEC […]
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 163 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 5 additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 8,816 and those who have died to 385. Four of those deaths occurred in elderly individuals, and one death occurred in a […]
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This Saturday, Oconee Humane Society will be in Seneca at Shaver Recreation Center on 4th Street, from 10 -11:30 a.m. and Dixie Flooring on Hwy. 123 near Walmart, from noon-1:30. We’ll have dog, cat and small pet food available to any Oconee County resident.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 172 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and nine additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 8,189 and those who have died to 371. Five of those deaths occurred in elderly individuals in Fairfield (2), […]
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Officials at the City of Seneca today announced plans to re-open certain facilities to the public with some restrictions on Monday, May 18, 2020. City Hall will be open to those individuals who have a legitimate business concern to conduct at City Hall. Social Distancing will be strictly observed. Public restrooms will be locked and not available to the public. […]
Read moreTomorrow, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) will visit Nephron Pharmaceuticals in West Columbia to discuss how South Carolina and the United States need to strengthen our domestic medical supply chain instead of relying on imports from nations like China. Graham will soon introduce legislation in the Senate to spur manufacturing in the United States by creating domestic procurement […]
Read moreOconee County Deputies arrested 20 year-old Brysan Danyelle Mullinax of West Union on Monday and charged her with attempted escape, resisting arrest and breach of peace. When deputies arrived at the West Main Street residence, the reports states that they could hear from outside a commotion inside the home. The report goes on to allege that Mullinax locked herself in […]
Read moreA Pickens County man is in jail in Greenville after a fatal hit and run that happened on US 123 near Bryson Street. South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brandon Bolt with details…
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