New Year’s Day arrest on Drug Charges

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Westminster man on New Year’s Day on drug charges.  Responding to a domestic disturbance call, deputies asked 30-year-old Joseph Augustus Stone about the reports that he had a handgun and he told deputies he did not have one.  He gave consent to search the vehicle and the premise.  Upon searching the vehicle, deputies […]

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County-City Meeting postponed

An Oconee County Councilman announces the postponement of a meeting this evening between county and the mayors of three cities. The meeting was planned at Seneca’s Cross Creek Plantation. But, in an email announcement, Oconee County Councilman Paul Corbeil says, “There was a misunderstanding on my part about access to the community, plus there are several questions about the agenda.”

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Siren Test Today

The regularly scheduled test of the warning sirens in the vicinity of the Oconee Nuclear Station takes place today. This morning’s exercise, at approximately 11:50am, is a test only and no public action required. It should last three minutes. Hearing a siren does not mean to evacuate. The siren sounding is a signal for residents to tune to a radio […]

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OC Chamber Survey on Sunday Alcohol Sales

Should Sunday alcohol sales be extended from just the City of Seneca to all of Oconee County?  That is one question on a survey being conducted by the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, explains executive director Jillian Lusk. “Back a couple of months ago, several business owners approached me to say that they were very concerned with their sales and […]

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Residents urged to Conserve Power

Duke Energy is asking customers to conserve power.  Power providers are being exhausted across the country with extreme cold weather driving up the use of electricity. Duke Energy is asking customers to select a comfortable setting when at home and to turn the thermostat down a degree or two if they leave for an extended period. Customers are also asked […]

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Locals urged to Spay or Neuter Pets

The Seneca Animal Hospital and Oconee Humane Society will participate in World Spay Day to promote the life-saving benefits of spay and neutering.  The partnership will provide 30 free spay or neuter surgeries for Oconee County cats to be performed at Seneca Animal Hospital on February 1, 2014. Proof of OconeeCounty residency is required to participate in the World Spay Day […]

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Arrest made on Drug and Stolen Vehicle Charges in OC

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Westminster man on New Year’s Eve on drug and stolen vehicle charges.  During routine road patrol, an Oconee County Sheriff’s deputy traveling on Highway 59 observed a Honda traveling extremely close to the centerline of the roadway.  The deputy saw the vehicle turn down Hideaway Lane and according to the incident report, after […]

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One killed on SC Highways over weekend

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces one traffic death during the weekend period beginning Friday, January 3, at 6pm and ending Sunday, January 5, at midnight. As of January 5, nine people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to four highway deaths during the same time period in 2013.  Oconee County has already experienced two highway fatalities […]

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Two New Graduates from SC Criminal Justice Academy

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces two new graduates of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Deputies Judson Minyard and Daniel McGowan are the fourth and fifth graduates of the Academy since Mike Crenshaw became Oconee County Sheriff on January 1st, 2013.  Both deputies graduated during commencement ceremonies on December 20th.  Minyard was hired by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office […]

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