Bosch Group growing AC operations

Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is bringing $152 million of additional capital investment and creating 130 new jobs. “Having spent eight years of my Bosch career working as the technical plant manager at our Anderson location, I have a special bond […]

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OHC hosting Christmas Trivia Night

If you enjoy trivia, then the Oconee Heritage Center (OHC) is the place to be tonight, explains Leslie Hagerty, Director and Curator of the OHC. “On Friday, Dec. 1, at 7pm, we invite the community to haul at the the holly and let’s be jolly at OHC’s trivia party. We will be testing your knowledge of Christmas and other holidays […]

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Update on Westminster Homicide Investigation

The investigation continues into a Westminster homicide and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office wants residents to know that any information they might have could be key to solving the case, says Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “We are continuing our investigation into the death of Ms. McCarty and what we are requesting from the public is for their continued help […]

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Crimestoppers of OC receives Donation from Walmart

Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. announces a recent donation made by Walmart Corporation. The $500 donation will go into the Crimestoppers general account fund, which will be used to pay rewards for tips that are called into Crimestoppers that lead to arrests in Oconee County and for the purchase of promotional materials. The donation was made after the Crimestoppers organization […]

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Seneca Man arrested for Domestic Violence

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man this week on a charge of domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature. Booked into the Oconee County Detention Center was 30-year-old Eduardo Agustin Flores of Clemson View Drive. A deputy spoke with the victim, who stated that Flores attacked her in their apartment. According to the victim, Flores produced […]

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West Union Man arrested on Second Grand Larceny Charge

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has charged a West Union man arrested earlier this week with a second count of grand larceny. 23-year-old Justin O’Neal Justus of Hunter Street was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center Tuesday on multiple charges, including one count of grand larceny and four counts of financial transaction card fraud, which were related to a […]

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Co-Conspirator sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking

United States Attorney Beth Drake stated Thursday that 42-year-old Miguel Angel Urieta-Jaimes of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced in federal court in Anderson, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. United States District Judge Timothy M. Cain, of Anderson, sentenced Urieta-Jaimes to 157 months imprisonment and four years of supervised release. […]

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Road Projects slated for OC

Road projects are planned for Oconee County now through the end of the year. Workers are patching problem spots on the state’s highways in Oconee County. Full-depth patching is planned for the worst spots and crack sealant is slated for the less serious spots. In addition, gas tax revenues are assisting with funding a pair of larger projects in 2018. […]

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Lake Hartwell Drowning Victim identified

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the identity of the drowning victim found at Lake Hartwell on Monday, Nov. 27. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Alex Dunn of Athens, GA. The sheriff’s office said that there were no apparent signs of foul play; however, his body has been sent to the GBI Crime Lab in Atlanta and a […]

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TCTC offering New Tile Installer Certificate

Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) Corporate and Community Education Division, in partnership with the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), will offer an entry-level Tile Installer Certificate program, tells Rebecca Eidson, Director of Public Relations and Communications at TCTC. “The training will be held Feb. 19-24, 2018, and will meet Monday – Thursday, 8am to 5pm, Fridays, 8am to noon and Saturdays, […]

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