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An autopsy was performed Sunday morning on 54-year-old Elmer Clarence Church, Jr. of Westminster, who was discovered dead Friday afternoon lying on the ground near the shoreline of Lake Keowee at Stamp Creek Landing. Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis reports that items found at the location suggested he perhaps had planned to camp and fish at this area of Lake […]
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A limited number of free wood duck boxes will again be available to private landowners and other qualified applicants this fall through a partnership between the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the State Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. Up to five boxes per applicant will be available for distribution throughout the state. The application deadline is Nov. 1, […]
Read moreJobs are available at Schneider Electric in Seneca. Katie White, Human Resources Business Partner at Schneider Electric in Seneca, had a booth at Thursday’s 2018 Oconee County Job Fair presented by the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce and Tri-County Technical College at the Shaver Recreation Complex. “This is my second year attending this event and we are so happy to […]
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It might take a little more time to enter Bobcat Stadium tonight for the big rivalry game between Seneca and Daniel. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the School District of Oconee County will be using metal detectors. This has the potential to slow down the process of entering the stadium. Gates will open at 6pm and fans […]
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There is still time to register for the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Membership Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, from noon to 1pm. Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Vanessa Penton gives details. “Join us for a great opportunity to network with other members and to hear about the new opportunities coming to Oconee County. With the […]
Read moreOconee County Concerned Citizens Against Bullying (OCCCAB) will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 22, to support their Oct. 13, event in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month. Every October, individuals from across the country unite in a campaign to keep young and old alike safe from bullying. OCCCAB looks forward to participating this year and needs your help […]
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The gym of the Shaver Recreation Complex in Seneca was packed with job seekers Thursday evening as the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce and Tri-County Technical College presented the 2018 Oconee County Job Fair. Amy Cribb, Human Resources Director of BorgWarner, was pleased with the turnout and number of people who applied. “We’re excited to be here again for the […]
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Investigators from the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office report that 26-year-old Joseph Edward Kinsel was located along Highway 123 near Seneca and has been taken into custody. He was being sought for questioning in the investigation of multiple burglaries and larcenies from the Westminster area. On Thursday, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the theft of a Kubota […]
Read moreThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Office will open four of its larger recreation areas for archery and small game hunting during the regular 2018-2019 Georgia hunting season. These areas include Paynes Creek Park in Hart County, Georgia; Hartwell Dam Quarry Area in Hart County, Georgia; New Prospect Park in Hart County, Georgia; and Jenkins Ferry Park in […]
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Several people expressed interest in open positions in the School District of Oconee County (SDOC) at Thursday’s Oconee County Job Fair. The public school system is currently seeking employees in a number of areas, tells Human Resources Director Al LeRoy. “We are looking right now most pressingly for bus drivers because we have vacancies currently. We do have a couple […]
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