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In their continuing efforts to educate and inform citizens and to prevent them from becoming victims of scams, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office releases the May 2018 Scams Update. The Sheriff’s Office received word from a victim who spoke with a deputy via the telephone regarding a loan that was applied for over the internet in which the victim provided […]

A tenant may soon be moving into the former Bi-Lo store space off Highway 130 in Seneca. Well, there is news that a super market chain has purchased the lease, tells Oconee Economic Alliance Executive Director Richard Blackwell. “I think everybody knows that Publix has been looking in the Seneca area for about two years now and for whatever reason, […]

The Oconee County Council holds a Special Meeting on May 8, at 6pm immediately following the Budget, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, which is scheduled for 5:30pm. According to the agenda, the council will convene into executive session in order to discuss personnel matters relating to the resignation of the County Administrator and the appointment of an Interim Administrator. In […]

A day after resigning his position as Oconee County Administrator, Scott Moulder signed a $169,500 a year contract for three-years to be the new City Administrator in Seneca. Moulder met with Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander, City Administrator Greg Dietterick, council members and city staff Wednesday afternoon at City Hall to make it official. “I am so blessed and so excited […]

The Westminster Fire Department and the Westminster Utility Department will be conducting annual flow testing of hydrants in May and that could possibly go into the month of June. The City of Westminster does not expect any issues with the water during this process; however, it encourages everyone to check the clarity of their water before drinking or washing clothes.

Oconee County is now looking for a candidate to fill its top position. Tuesday night, eight-year County Administrator Scott Moulder submitted his resignation to the Oconee County Council. Council Chair Edda Cammick made the motion. “I would like to make a motion to accept Mr. Moulder’s resignation and seek the appointment of an interim in his place based on the […]

The Force is strong at the Oconee County Public Library (OCPL). Special Star Wars events are planned at the Salem, Seneca, and Westminster branches to celebrate Star Wars Day on Friday, May the 4th. “Star Wars movies, graphic novels, books, and e-books are some of our most checked out items,” says circulation assistant Kayla Rucker. “It only makes sense we […]

The June 12, Primary Elections in South Carolina are fast approaching and those wishing to vote absentee need to apply for a ballot soon, tells Oconee County Voter Registration and Elections Director Joy Scharich. “We have Absentee Voting and it gets confusing because states right beside us have what is called No Excuse Early Voting, but ours is still called […]