Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
On January 1st, Oconee County will have a new probate judge. Seneca’s Municipal Court Judge for close to the last quarter of a century Danny Singleton was feted with a retirement celebration on Friday at Seneca City Hall. He said that, while he is grateful to his colleagues here, he is looking forward to the change in responsibilities, and has […]
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‘Tis the season for scammers, thefts and burglaries, and Seneca Police Chief Casey Bowling has a few tips to help keep you safe as you prepare for the holidays… Thefts and scams aren’t the only concerns this holiday. This is also the time of year when local fire departments get extra busy, and Seneca Fire Chief Richie Caudill has some […]
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UPDATE: WANTED SUSPECT HAS BEEN APPREHENDED – On Friday, Oconee County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 45 year-old Robert Shane Todd of Belton on charges of Grand Larceny and Malicious Injury to Personal Propery. His bond was set at $15,000 and he currently being held at the Oconee County Detention Center. Two Anderson County men remain in custody today at the […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is announcing an additional arrest in the second drug round-up of 2022, which began in September. So far, sixteen out of twenty wanted subjects have either been arrested or served their warrants. 26 year-old James Earl Webb of Westminster was the latest apprehension on charges of distributing meth and heroin. At this time, Webb remains […]
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On Wednesday, Walhalla Police arrested 49 year-old Josue Gomez and charged him with no insurance or registration, use of license plates other than vehicle issued, driving under suspension, leaving the scene of an accident and unattended vehicle. Police said Gomez told them he was unaware that he left his pick up truck in gear while he went inside a convenience […]
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The United States Forest Service said they have arrested a person who is accused of breaking into fee tubes at recreational areas and taking money. The Forest Service said law enforcement confronted the man on November 14 and he admitted to cutting the locks and taking money from 12 fee tubes on Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest lands. They […]
Read moreAnderson County Coroner Greg Shore announced the passing of former Anderson Mayor and county clerk of court Richard Shirley. Shore said Shirley died of cardiac arrest around 1:00am Thursday morning at his residence. Arrangements will be announced later by McDougald Funeral Home in Anderson.
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Less than 30% of residents are vaccinated as South Carolina has its worst flu season in 10 years COLUMBIA, S.C. — In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 5-9, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) urges residents who have not yet gotten their annual flu shot to do so as soon as possible. South Carolina is currently having its most active flu season of […]
Read moreAccording to jail records, on Wednesday Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 54 year-old Kenneth Robert Clark, Jr. on charges of accessory both before and after the fact to a felony. His bond was set at $25,000 and he remains in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center. Also on Wednesday, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30 year-old Steven Louis Garrison on charges of malicious […]
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South Carolina is the 3rd State to Sign MOU with U.K. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster joined United Kingdom Trade Minister Greg Hands to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between South Carolina and the United Kingdom to strengthen cooperation and trade relations between the two. “With economic development records being broken seemingly every year, South Carolina is entering an era of […]
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