Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today regarding identification of subject who led deputies on a pursuit last night. The subject was operating a motorcycle that matched the body style of the a motorcycle reported stolen Monday morning in the Timberlake One Circle area of Oconee County, which is located near Townville. The deputy observed the […]
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South Carolinians asked to take a short survey to help guide public health resources COLUMBIA, S.C. ― Public health officials are asking residents to provide input about which mental and physical health resources matter most to them. By completing a short, anonymous survey residents can help guide the Live Healthy South Carolina coalition in its mission to improve the quality of life for all […]
Read moreCOLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream volunteer program for monitoring water quality is celebrating five years of protecting waterways across the state. The program, which is supported by local volunteers who understand the importance of healthy watersheds, has had many successes over the past five years and looks to have many more in the future. First launched in South Carolina in […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that the “Champions of the Environment” grant application period is open for the 2022-2023 school year. Kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers can now apply for grant funding to support classroom projects that build environmental awareness among students. Established in 1993, Champions of the Environment has been empowering youth […]
Read moreAccording to jail records, on Tuesday, Oconee County Deputies arrested 27 year-old Amy Nicole Hill of Westminster on charges of petit and grand larceny, breaking into autos and second degree burglary. She remains in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center with bond set at more than $34,000. Also on Tuesday, Deputies served a bench warrant to 56 year-old David […]
Read moreThe City of Seneca has been named one of thirty finalists that could be a recipient of PetSafe’s 2022 Bark for Your Park Grant. Nine communities across the country will be selected from those final thirty to win funds to build or improve a local dog park. City Administrator Scott Moulder said, Seneca residents have to vote online between now […]
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Director of the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority Chris Eleazer, addressed the county council last night and dispelled a notion that the 42-year old plant cannot handle additional sewage, but he said, once the current facility reaches 80%, they would need to look at expansion… The Council discussed the prospects to partner with Anderson County for a new plant to […]
Read moreEarly today near Townville a motorcyclist apparently drove off a boat ramp into Lake Hartwell. Reports from emergency officials stated that the motorcycle was pulled from the waters at the Timberlake Boat Ramp, but their were no signs of it’s rider.
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The School District of Oconee County is continually reviewing safety and security measures. To enhance safety inside athletic venues, the district will implement a Clear Bag Protocol as part of the screening process to enter all athletic events for the 2022-2023 school year. A clear bag is easily searched, reduces faulty bag searches, and supports the Department of Homeland Security’s […]
Read moreWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today joined America’s Newsroom to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Ø GRAHAM: “The likelihood of another attack on American soil and on American allies emanating from Afghanistan because of what Biden did is through the roof. We haven’t ended any war at all – we started a new one.” https://youtu.be/v8ctg0MVUdE?t=39 Ø GRAHAM: “Al-Qaeda […]
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