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The community is invited to enjoy a Holiday Bake Sale this Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) in downtown Walhalla. OHC Director Leslie Hagerty and Education Specialist Jennifer Moss explain that this is a fun way to raise funds for the history and heritage museum of Oconee County. “Support the Oconee Heritage Center by purchasing some yummy […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized three former Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. board members for their dedication to the Crimestoppers organization. Former board members Bob Winchester, Larry Dellinger and Mike Willimon were presented certificates and Sheriff’s Office Challenge Coins by Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw for their time that they volunteered to be a part of the Crimestoppers […]
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Two student groups at Seneca High School (SHS) are collecting food for hungry individuals, tells SHS Guidance Counselor Cari Carter. “The One Seneca Food Drive is actually sponsored by the SHS Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter and the Student Government Association (SGA). They work together to collects nonperishable food items as well as toiletries through our Cat Classes. It […]
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The meet and greet for Coach Tim Carson at West-Oak High School is Monday, Dec. 18, from 4:30-5:30pm in the West-Oak High School gym. Coach Carson will meet with the players during the school day on Monday. The community is invited to come meet the new football coach.
Read moreThis week, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office hosted two session of a Tactical Dispatch class for E-911 Communicators at the Law Enforcement Center in Walhalla, tells Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “The classes were offered by First Contact 911, LLC and were taught by Dave Larton, who is the Operations Section Chief. The first session was held on Monday and […]
Read moreUnited States Attorney Beth Drake reports that 35-year-old John P. Garrett and 30-year-old Benjamin G. Eller, both of Simpsonville, pled guilty in federal court in Anderson, to a conspiracy to commit mail theft. United States District Judge Timothy M. Cain of Anderson, accepted the plea and will impose sentence after he has reviewed the presentence report which will be prepared […]
Read moreUnited States Attorney Beth Drake announces that 37-year-old Micah R. Vickery of Greenville pled guilty in federal court in Anderson, to possession of child pornography. United States District Judge Timothy M. Cain of Anderson, accepted the plea and will impose sentence after he has reviewed the presentence report which will be prepared by the U.S. Probation Office. Evidence presented at […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has a charged a Townville woman with shoplifting related to an investigation this past weekend at the Seneca Walmart. 19-year-old Madeline Elizabeth Boyce of Childress Drive was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center after being arrested on a Breach of Peace charge at the Childress Drive address after deputies were called out due to […]
Read moreUpgrades have been made at the T. Ed Garrison Arena at Clemson University. This work will help support the state livestock industry by allowing for new shows and events. Two projects were recently completed, the conversion of a warmup riding arena into an all-weather competition arena and the addition of 25 full-service RV sites. The university seeks additional funds for […]
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A cost-saving venture could make possible the sharing of a code enforcement officer to work in both Walhalla and Westminster. At their meeting this week, the Westminster City Council gave the city administrator the go ahead to pursue with neighboring Walhalla the idea of sharing the costs and workload of a code enforcement officer. The position is vacant in both […]
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