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A clinical psychologist says a teen charged with a fatal shooting at his old elementary school could be rehabilitated, but she doesn’t know how long that will take, reports The Associated Press. Dr. Danielle Atkinson says the teen talked about being sorry for the killings of his father and a first-grader at Townville Elementary School in September of 2016, but […]
Read moreThirteenth Circuit Solicitor Walt Wilkins states that 34-year-old Willis Rodrigus Weir was convicted on Jan. 31, 2018, by a Greenville County jury of possession with intent to distribute heroin, second offense and sentenced him to 17 years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections by the Honorable Judge Letitia Verdin. Evidence presented at the trial by Assistant Solicitor Ryan Holloway […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has filed charges against a Westminster man in relation to an early Wednesday morning shooting near Walhalla. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of 24-year-old Tyler Mark Broome of Dewey Street on one count each of murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime and entering a premises after a […]
Read moreFor all veterans who ever served in an Infantry unit in the Army, and possessing the CIB (Combat Infantry Badge), you need to know about an organization that has been form, with a “local” company in existence. Rick Falardeau of Seneca who serves as Commander of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment Corp. of the Oconee based CIB organization is […]
Read moreA 63-year-old Walhalla man died Wednesday morning after a shooting incident at his home at 498 Quarter Horse Trail near Walhalla. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis reports that Robert Steven McDowell died around 6am at Greenville Memorial Hospital from complications associated with a gunshot injury. An autopsy will be performed on Thursday, Feb. 15, to assist with the death investigation. […]
Read moreGovernor Henry McMaster headlines the annual South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel scheduled for Feb. 19-21, at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa. The conference is the largest annual gathering of tourism leaders and professionals to discuss trends in marketing, customer service and communications. The conference is coordinated by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation […]
Read moreThe NFHS Network and Facebook have reached an agreement to stream 24 high school basketball playoff games in six states live on Facebook Watch during the next five weeks. Fans can add these games to their watchlist by following the NFHS Network Hoops Page. Action begins this Saturday, Feb. 17, at 1:30pm with a playoff game involving Spartanburg, SC, Day […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that occurred at an address on Quarter Horse Trail near Walhalla, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “Deputies from the Uniform Patrol Division were dispatched to the address around 3:35am due to reports of a trespassing. While enroute, deputies were notified that shots had been fired and the homeowner […]
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Duke Energy’s World of Energy education center will host a one-time screening of “DREAM BIG: Engineering Our World” at 5 p.m., Feb. 20, to promote National Engineers Week, Feb. 18-24. “DREAM BIG,” produced by the American Society of Civil Engineers, is geared toward students and offers a fresh perspective on engineering. It aims to inspire kids of diverse backgrounds to […]
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While homegrown meth labs have decreased over the past few years in Oconee County, the price of methamphetamine has dropped so it is still readily available. This highly addictive drug can hook someone after just one use, says Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw. “The addictiveness of this drug is so strong that in many cases if you try it just […]
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