Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
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 January 2018 Scams Update. Jimmy Watt, who is the Public Information Officer with the Sheriff’s Office, received word from a citizen recently concerning a potential scam received via fax. The letter was received from a […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is thanking citizens for participating in outdoor activities. Thanks to the love for fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, boating, coastal tourism, and forestry, more than 218,719 jobs and $33.4 billion has been contributed to South Carolina’s economy. The total economic contribution of freshwater fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing to South Carolina is $2.74 […]
Read moreA member of a multi-state drug trafficking organization has been sentenced to life in prison. United States Attorney Beth Drake announces that 40-year-old Antonio Crawley was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole in federal court in Anderson. The Court also imposed a money judgment against Crawley in the amount of approximately $231,000. The evidence at trial showed […]
Read moreUnited States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that the United States Attorney’s Office continued its firm commitment to upholding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The U.S. Attorney’s Office provided the presenter on an ADA Workshop for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. The event was sponsored by the South Carolina Association of the Deaf, Inc. (SCAD) and the […]
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The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce will host a political forum for candidates vying for Seneca City Council seats on Monday, Feb. 12, beginning at 6pm in the North Room of the Gignilliat Community Center located at 621 North Townville Street in Seneca. Residents in the city limits of Seneca are encouraged to submit questions to be asked of the […]
Read moreThe Oconee Humane Society is spotlighting Odessa in order to find her a forever loving home, explains Angel Newman, Volunteer Coordinator for the Oconee Humane Society. “We just love Odessa, she is the sweetest, happiest, and she’s four-year-old. She is our longest stayed dog at this moment, so we need to get her into a home as soon as possible. […]
Read moreA two vehicle accident caused a power outage and traffic backups this morning on Highway 123 in Seneca. It happened in the vicinity of the Bountyland Quik Stop, explains Lance Corporal Joe Hovis, Community Relations Officer for Troop 3 of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. “There was a passenger bus and the driver was coming from Paws, the restaurant right […]
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At 5pm tonight, Jan. 29, the Oconee County Council will officially recognizes the county’s 150th birthday with a special proclamation and reception. The community is invited to this historic milestone celebration, tells Oconee County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Phil Shirley. “Monday night is really our kickoff. We will have a reading of the proclamation that our county council has […]
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A Mountain Rest man remains in serious condition after suffering extensive burns in a Thursday, Jan. 25, morning fire in the 200 block of Cassidy Bridge Road. Oconee County Fire Chief Charlie King updates the condition of Jerry Witt. “The update that we received from the family over the weekend is that he continues to be in serious condition. They […]
Read moreA bat was found inside the Hendrix Student Center on the campus of Clemson University last week. Bats and other wild animals can carry rabies and transfer the disease to humans and pets through their bites. If you see a bat indoors, do not try to remove it yourself. If you are in a residence hall or student housing, contact […]
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