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This past Saturday, April 16, at Winthrop University, Seneca High School Junior, Sally Cannon presented her science research project at the annual Junior Academy of Science’s state meeting. Her project was on the effect of weathering bullets on lead concentrations in soil and water. Sally became interested in the project after learning about the impacts of heavy metals and chemicals […]
Read moreInmates assaulted correctional officers Sunday afternoon at the Oconee County Detention Center. The E-911/Communications Center received a call for service around 4:22pm at the Detention Center in regards to an altercation. Law enforcement officers from the Walhalla Police Department and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Detention Center and EMS units were notified and stationed outside. Within 30 […]
Read moreIn his capacity as exectuive director of Oconee Economic Alliance, Richard Blackwell frequently pursues tax credit incentives to lure jobs and retain existing jobs. Blackwell is being recognized by a national organization that advocates new markets tax credit. He is to receive a Public Executive of the Year Award June 2 in Washington, D-C at the Novogradac New Markets Tax […]
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Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Sergeant Bryan Long was awarded the Oconee Officer of the Year Award last Tuesday night during the Eleventh Annual Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet, which was held at T.L. Hanna High School. The Oconee officer of the year award is sponsored by 10th Circuit Solicitor Chrissy Adams. The banquet is held […]
Read moreOn Thursday, Daniel High School Head Football Coach Randy Robinson announced to his team that he is leaving to be the head football coach at Berkeley High School near Charleston. Robinson has worked at Daniel High for the past 20-years and as head football coach the last 10-years. His record as a head coach at Daniel was 96-33. Coach Ben […]
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A local manufacturing company is expanding its operations near West Union. Switch and cylinder manufacturer, the Nason Company, announces plans to invest $2.5 million for 20,000 square feet of additional manufacturing space at its plant on Highway 11, explains Oconee Economic Alliance executive director Richard Blackwell. “Oconee County is blessed to have Nason call this area home. They have been […]
Read moreThe second annual Community Baby Shower takes place this Saturday, April 9, at the Shaver Recreation Complex in Seneca. At the free event, community partners will provide information and resources to ensure a healthy pregnancy and appropriate child development. Attendees will enjoy free food, games and door prizes. Nurse-Family Partnership and Oconee County First Steps present this event. It takes […]
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The public alert notification sirens around the Oconee Nuclear Station will be tested on Wednesday, April 13, at approximately 11:50am. The 65 sirens within 10 miles of the Oconee Nuclear Station will be tested for three-minutes to make sure each siren works properly. This full-cycle siren test is performed once each quarter in cooperation with emergency officials in Oconee and […]
Read moreThe family of Zachary Hammond, along with the City of Seneca, the Seneca Police Department, Chief John Covington and Lt. Mark Tiller announce that the civil litigation involving the death of Zachary Hammond has settled for total payments to the estate of Zachary Hammond in the amount of $2,150,000. There will be no further legal proceedings between the parties. The […]
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Due to unusually high dog intake numbers at the Oconee County Animal Shelter, the Oconee Humane Society kennels are full. In an effort to create space to save additional animal lives, a limited number of adoption-ready dogs are being offered at a reduced fee of only $45 to qualified adopters. The normal adoption fee is $85. Check out all the […]
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