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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement. “When she was 21 years old, the Queen famously said: “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” “As it turned out, she […]
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Update:Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Threats Made to the “Walhalla Courthouse” The Oconee County Courthouse was evacuated Friday morning after a call was made to the E-911 Communications Center regarding a threat made to the “Walhalla Courthouse.” The call was made around 9:33am. The Courthouse was evacuated and secured while Short Street, which runs in front of the main Courthouse […]
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An SDOC school bus was involved in a minor accident on Shiloh Road this morning. There were no injuries. Another bus will transport students to school. Highway patrol is on the scene.
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Please help identify the suspects shown in the photos. They are suspected in the armed robbery of Save More/Marathon gas station at 671 Bypass 123, Seneca, SC on 02.17.21 @ 1:15 a.m. Any information can be directed to Investigator Mike Teramano at 864.973.3228 or [email protected] Police are investigating a theory that this robbery could be connected to other recent incidents […]
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Citing what are described by officials as personal reasons, Seneca’s longtime Police Chief John Covington is on administrative leave. City Administrator Scott Moulder said that Covington is still the Chief, but didn’t say anything further, including how long Covington would be on leave. The city has appointed Capt. Casey Bowling as interim chief during Covington’s absence.
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Update from Oconee Emergency Services: Oconee County Emergency Services (OCES) responded to a small float-plane crash at Lake Jocassee in Oconee County. The float-plane crashed into Lake Jocassee with a pilot and passenger on board however both occupants were rescued without injury. No other injuries to anyone else on the lake have been reported at this time. Original Story: Just before […]
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A twine fence has been placed around the Confederate Memorial in Walhalla along with signage that tells people to stay off the statue for their own safety. We spoke this morning with Police Chief Sean Brinson, who addressed the curfew implemented last night, as well as the multiple arrests that took place. He said his main concern, however, is protecting […]
Read moreAn emergency curfew is in place for the City of Walhalla from 9pm-6am after about 70 people, both for and against a Confederate Memorial on Main Street, gathered this evening. Officials feel the curfew is in the best interest of public safety and in order for tensions to cool.
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Update: 06/16/2020 – Alexus Skinner is back in Oconee County… Seneca Police said on Sunday that 6 year-old Bryson Skinner and his sister, 3 year-old Ryleigh, were located in Screvin County, Georgia and are safe after they were reported as missing. Reports stated that their aunt, 23 year-old Alexus Skinner, took the children when their parent was working. Alexus Skinner […]
Read moreAn unnamed young man staged a protest in Walhalla tonight against a long standing historical civil war monument that stands in the grass median on W. Main Street. He apparently climbed the tall monument and has attached himself with a purple, rope-like material. After a small crowd gathered and questioned the man as to his motives to demonstrate, he said […]
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