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The long-awaited construction of an observation tower on Sassafras Mountain, South Carolina’s highest point, is set to begin on Nov. 27, the Monday after Thanksgiving. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources reports that a $1.1 million bid on the Sassafras Mountain observation tower project has been accepted from Lazer Construction of Anderson, the general contractor for the project. The […]
Read moreA man drowned while trying to secure a boat at a dock on Lake Hartwell early Sunday morning. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources reports that a man and his wife were on the boat when it started storming and the couple attempted to dock it around midnight. As the man worked to secure the boat, the wind picked […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday morning to reports of an assault at an address on Padgett Street on the Utica Mill Hill near Seneca. The E-911 Communications Center received a call reporting the assault in which a female reportedly had her throat cut. Deputies arrived on the scene and discovered the female. As evidence was gathered in the […]
Read moreWith over 5,000 pints of blood collected in one week, the people of South Carolina won the 33rd annual American Red Cross blood drive between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University. Between Nov. 13-17, Clemson collected 2,554 pints of blood compared to South Carolina’s 2,602 pints. So, the Gamecocks will be awarded the trophy at the big football […]
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All Oconee County Solid Waste facilities will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The schedule for the Recycling Centers is as follows: Monday, Nov. 20, Tuesday, Nov. 21, Wednesday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 25, from 7am to 7pm. The Landfill schedule is Monday, Nov. 20, Tuesday, Nov. 21, Wednesday, Nov. 22, […]
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The City of Seneca is now shinning bright for the holidays after crews with Seneca Light and Water hung lights on downtown street poles as well as on light posts along the major roads surrounding the city limits. Seneca Utilities Director Bob Faires said it was a team effort to light up the city for the holidays. “Well, people are […]
Read moreCrimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. in partnership with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help regarding an ongoing investigation into the theft of a car, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “A deputy from the Uniform Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office spoke with the victim during the early morning hours of Nov. 4, in regards to […]
Read moreThe number of individuals working across the state set a new record in October, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.9% for the month. Over the past five months, the state’s unemployment rate has remained in the 3.9 to 4% range, levels not seen in nearly 17 years. The number of employed increased by 1,830 to 2,234,600 […]
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The South Carolina Department of Education has recently released new accountability report cards for school districts. The School District of Oconee County (SDOC) is showing gains in areas of strategic focus. Superintendent Michael Thorsland stated, “As we have shared over the past months, our performance on state assessments is competitive, but we still have work to do to achieve our […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is warn citizens about recent IRS scams reported to them. Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt offers these tips to avoid becoming a victim. “Scammers love to play on people’s emotions and one of those emotions. We are continuing to hear about IRS scams and much of the information we hear is […]
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