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A fugitive from justice was arrested this week in Oconee County. A deputy of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of suspicious persons on the grounds of the Wood Bridge Behavioral Group Home for female adolescents on White Rock Road in Tamassee. After running an identity check on the man, the deputy started to arrest 34-year-old Al […]
Read moreThe School District of Oconee County (SDOC) will dismiss students early on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. All elementary schools will dismiss at 12:15pm. All middle and high schools will dismiss at 1pm. All after school activities have been cancelled.
Read moreCorporal Mike Thompson of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is always looking for ways to get students more involved. Part of that is getting involved in their lives as well and building good relationships with them. Acting upon that initiative, Corporal Thompson came up with the idea of asking students at the three elementary schools in the Seneca area that […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man Wednesday evening on multiple charges, including a charge of possession of a stolen Vehicle. Booked into the Oconee County Detention Center was 29-year-old Matthew Travis Lear of Frenge Branch Road. A deputy while on routine patrol on south Highway 11 had dispatch run a tag on a white 2006 Chevrolet Silverado […]
Read moreWith the threat of snow and ice, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is offering tips to residents about driving in winter weather conditions. Winter conditions call for a different kind of driving than normal weather: slower speed, slower acceleration, slower steering, and slower braking. You will be more likely to maintain control of your vehicle at lower speeds. […]
Read moreCharges are pending following a fatal collision Thursday morning in Oconee County. Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol reported the two-vehicle collision around 6:40am on SC 183 between Walhalla and Westminster. A 2015 Chevy driven by 25-year-old Davina Jill Brown of Westminster struck a moped driven by 65-year-old Francisco Garcia of Westminster from behind. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis […]
Read moreThe holiday season should be a time for family festivities and good cheer, but unfortunately, the holiday season is a time when there is an increased risk of home fires. Holiday activities that are some of the leading causes of home fires in the United States are cooking, Christmas trees, candles and decorations. Fortunately, by taking some preventive steps and […]
Read moreA two vehicle collision occurred early this morning, Dec. 7, that claimed the life of a 65-year-old Westminster man. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis reports that Francisco Garcia of East North Avenue, died from blunt force head trauma sustained in the collision. Addis says his manner of death is classified as accidental. The South Carolina Highway Patrol investigated the collision […]
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The Seneca High School (SHS) Choral Department presents “Sounds of the Season” tonight, Dec. 7, at 8pm. SHS Choral Ensembles Director Diane McFarlane gives details. “The program will feature the Women’s Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Honors Women’s Chorus, Honors Chorale and Madrigal Singers. The concert will open with the Madrigal Singers singing “Gaudete” with soloists Logan O’Kelley and Ryan Nation. The […]
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Hate wrapping all those Christmas gifts? Well, let the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) staff do it for you, tells Director Leslie Hagerty. “Drop off your packages anytime the OHC is open, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am-5pm. Bring your own special wrapping paper and bows, or we will have a limited selection on hand. We ask for a minimum $2 per […]
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