Category: News

This week, United States Attorney Bill Nettles recognized five local law enforcement officers for their work on the South Carolina Upstate Financial Crimes Task Force: Detective Grady McCutchen Epps of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, Detective Jonathan Scott Blackwell of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Detective John Timothy Martin of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, Detective John Burgess, Spartanburg Public […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announces an official channel on You Tube. The best way to access the Sheriff’s Office You Tube channel is to go to www.oconeelaw.com.  Once there, visitors can click on the You Tube icon, which is the link to the official Oconee County Sheriff’s Office You Tube channel, explains Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer […]

Sister station WGOG reports that a seminar scheduled for Friday benefits those with criminal records who wish to gain employment but need a clean record to do so. The 3:30pm Pardon and Expungement Seminar by the South Carolina Probation, Parole and Pardon Office, with help from Tri-County Technical College, has registered 16 to attend. However, Greg Stewart, director of Oconee […]

An early morning traffic stop on Wednesday led to the arrest of two individuals, each on multiple charges.  Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt gives details.  “31-year-old Ladonnia Kaye Moore of Seneca has been charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamines, driving under suspension, and giving false information to a law enforcement officer. 36-year-old Timothy Howard […]

With the summer boating season well underway, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit has been patrolling the waters around the Golden Corner.  The goals of the Marine Unit are very simple: to provide safety for families and individuals who are on and around the water and to maintain the beauty of the view.  One of the main goals of […]

The Media Relations Department at Clemson University reports that two students have been awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering, and a third student has received an honorable mention. Scott Cole, a junior bioengineering major, and Julie Robinson, a junior chemical engineering major, were awarded scholarships. Brenden Roberts, a junior physics major, was given […]

The Oconee Heritage Center’s “Let the Light Shine” project has reached the halfway point and things are much brighter now at the museum says curator and director Leslie White.  “That has gone very well; it’s a real testament to how concerned people around here are for the environment as well as their history.  It was an initiative that we started […]

Thanks to the thousands of people who attend the recent Charlie Daniels concert, the Seneca City Council was able to present a $7,568 check to support Veterans Appreciation Night.  At their monthly meeting Tuesday night, members of the Seneca City Council awarded the check and heard plans for event, explains Seneca Events Coordinator Riley Johnson.  “Back when we were planning […]

Good news to report on energy and the expected cost of U.S. electricity this summer.  U.S. Energy Information Administration spokesperson Jonathan Cogan gives details.  “The average U.S. household is expected to pay $395 for electricity this summer. That’s down 2.5% from last year and the lowest residential summer power bill in four years. Lower electricity use to meet cooling demand […]

Seneca Police arrested another suspect sought in the department’s recent drug round up.  Arrest records list 21-year-old Brandon James Hunter of Seneca charged with distribution of marijuana.  Hunter is the 29th suspect arrested in a round up of 36 wanted persons on drug related charges.  Hunter was released from the Oconee County Detention Center on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond.   […]