Wanted Salem Robbers now in Custody

Two Hendersonville, North Carolina men wanted in connection with a robbery in Salem on Wednesday night are now in custody.  According to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old James Mitchel Estes II turned himself in to officials around 11am Monday morning. He stands charged with grand larceny and burglary in the first degree from the incident that occurred at 201 […]

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OC Sheriff committed to handling Domestic Violence Issues

Domestic violence is a growing problem in Oconee County.  It is an issue that stretches across economic and racial lines and according to Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw, domestic violence is a top law enforcement priority. To combat domestic violence, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office feels that education, as well as strict enforcement and partnerships with other groups and other […]

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Oconee Shooting Stars looking for New Members

The first, all ladies gun club in Oconee County is looking for new members.  Oconee Shooting Stars was established in May of 2012 with eight members including three range safety officers.  Sharon Williams, vice president of Oconee Shooting Stars tells about becoming a member.  “Right now we are open for new membership.  You can just look on our website or […]

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Mayor explains decision to halt Curbside Recycling

Earlier this month, a notice went out to all residential sanitation customers within the city limits of Seneca stating that in an effort to keep garbage collection fees as low as possible; the city would be halting the collection of curbside recycling on July 1.  Seneca Mayor Dan Alexander explains.  “When we were going through the budget process, in the […]

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DNR urges Caution due to High Water Levels

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources urge extra caution while enjoying the state’s waters. Officials say the increased rain has caused water levels to rise sharply, and the high levels may conceal objects which can create dangerous currents.  They further caution a number of boat landings are flooded and not suitable to launch a boat or other […]

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Addition made to Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail

The real estate office of Lorraine Harding has joined the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail.  Called “Holiday Splendor”, the original quilt design was made by Mary Lynn Konyu of Washington State.  Her husband used his engineering skills to design the pattern and then it was published in 1996 in “Quilted for Christmas.”  June Kuter of Keowee Key made the original cloth […]

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Seneca Police looking for Gate Crasher

The Seneca Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying and locating the person and vehicle responsible for a hit-and-run property damage at Cross Creek Plantation. A rear access gate to the golf course community accessible from Return Church Road at Chris Lane was damaged sometime between 5pm Thursday, July 4 and 8am Friday, July 5. Investigating officers […]

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Search continues for Two Burglars in OC

Oconee County Deputies are on the hunt for two burglars.  Investigators say Joshua Estes and his brother James Estes drove up to a home on Shallowford Road in Salem to rob it.  Before the two burglars could leave deputies say the homeowner pulled up, and in an effort to stop the burglars deputies say the homeowner confronted the brothers as they were loading […]

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Thanks going out for Recovery Efforts

Thanks are going out to all those men and women who participated in the search and recovery for a rafter on the Chattooga River.  Michelle Burnett, Public Affairs Officer for the US Forest Service said, “On behalf of the Incident Command Team involved in the recovery of Thomas Hill on the Chattooga River, I would like thank you for your […]

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OC Coroner confirms Chattooga River Death

Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis has confirmed the identity of a body discovered Friday morning in the Chattooga River as that of 50-year-old Thomas Hill of Tampa, Florida.  His body was located near where the river flows into Lake Tugaloo.   Addis said, “The discovery was made by Oconee County emergency services workers boating on Lake Tugaloo toward the Chattooga […]

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