Category: News

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces the retirement of Senior Deputy Paul David Stanton after more than 30 years in law enforcement.  Stanton served 24 years as a trooper with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and after time at OconeeMedicalCenter in security, Stanton spent the last 13 years as Deputy Sheriff assigned to court house security at the Oconee County […]

Due to an increased number of shoplifting cases in Oconee County, the Sheriff’s Office is warning residents and businesses to be on the look out.  This week alone, 17 cases are to be heard by a judge.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details.  “In the last several weeks, we have really seen an uptick in […]

The community is invited to Coach Tom Bass Field at Bobcat Stadium on Monday night for the annual Seneca High School Powder Puff Game.  Seneca High School Guidance Director Karen Trammell said this year they will be playing for a cause.  “All our girls love to play football and that is they’re chance to get on the field and show […]

Parents of varsity sports letter winners at Seneca High School are invited to lunch on Monday for fittings, explains Seneca High School Athletic Director Duke Lee.  “Gregg Gausline with The NEFF Company will do fittings on Monday, Nov. 25. He will be set up in the front part of the cafeteria during both lunches.  Payment in full is due on this […]

The first meeting of a 12-person committee comprised of Seneca City officials and Adams Subdivision residents charged with finding a solution on what to do with the old JN Kellett School went well, according to Seneca Utilities Director Bob Faires.  “I thought it was productive in getting ideas out there to where this goes, still yet to be determined, but […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is using some new tools to catch criminals, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt.  “Through Facebook, Twitter and GooglePlus we are featuring a most wanted individuals of the week.  Leamon Grant Phillips is the one that we are featuring this week.  You can go to Facebook, Twitter and GooglePlus, our social media sites and see […]

The Oconee County Public Library is holding a Food for Fines drive in celebration of the holidays.  The program offers the public a chance to do good in their community while also eliminating library overdue fees.  From December 1st through the 31st, $1 of outstanding overdue fines will be forgiven for each nonperishable, unexpired food item donated, up to a limit of $10 […]

The Tamassee DAR School has been recognized by the state for outstanding stewardship.  Only ten organizations are selected to receive the coveted Angel Award and the TamasseeDARSchool was among the very top organizations to be recognized. CEO Amy Twitty gives details.  “We are so excited to be recognized by South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond as an Angels for 2013.  We […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is using some new tools to catch criminals, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt.  “Through Facebook, Twitter and GooglePlus we are featuring a most wanted individuals of the week.  Leamon Grant Phillips is the one that we are featuring this week.  You can go to Facebook, Twitter and GooglePlus, our social media sites and see […]

In October, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined significantly to 7.5% from 7.9% in September.  The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce reports this is the lowest the rate has been since September 2008 and the closest to the national rate since September 2002. The national unemployment rate for October was estimated at 7.3%, up slightly from September’s […]