Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
(Walhalla, SC)—————In our continuing efforts to educate and inform our citizens, and to prevent them from becoming victims of scams, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is releasing today our March 2022 Scams Update. Deputies spoke with a citizen who stated that a man came to her house and offered to do work on her driveway for $1,300. Two individuals did […]
Read moreOn Tuesday Oconee County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year-old Nicholas Hayne Keith Padgett of North Augusta, South Carolina. He is currently being housed at the Oconee County Detention Center on charges of manufacturing or distributing cocaine – third or subsequent offense; possession of a stolen vehicle, driving under suspension, incorrect tag and being an habitual traffic offender. His bond was […]
Read moreSeneca Events Coordinator Riley Johnson said the wait is over. Jazz on the Alley kicks off this evening with a prequel on historic Ram Cat Alley…
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an advisory to parents and guardians today regarding THC laced gummies and their availability to children and teens. The Sheriff’s Office has had three separate incidents reported this year concerning minors who ingested THC laced gummies. THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. It is what makes people feel high when […]
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During a special called meeting of the Seneca City Council last night, CPA Mike Stancill reported the latest audit of the city’s finances to the Mayor and Council… City Administrator Scott Moulder went on to clarify the findings of the auditors, and said that the city saw a significant increase in capital investment…
Read moreThe latest executive director of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce has resigned. Crystal Romanysn has accepted a senior vice president position with the Norman, Oklahoma Economic Development Coalition. Romanysyn has been director of the Oconee Chamber since August of last year.
Read moreCOLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is lifting the statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective at 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 30. The Forestry Commission is discontinuing the alert because the dangerous conditions have largely abated. Not only have wind speeds dropped since the weekend, but widespread cloud cover and an associated rise in air moisture will prevent fuels on the ground from becoming increasingly […]
Read moreIn effort to help our community open their heart and home to a dog in need, Angel Newman with the Oconee Humane Society says they are waiving adoption fees this Friday, April 1st, on April Fool’s Day…No foolin’! The Adoption Center is located at 1925 Sandifer Boulevard and is open from 10:00am until 4:30pm. People can check out all the […]
Read moreMotorists are asked to use caution and be on the lookout for South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) employees today during the agency’s “Spring Cleanup” litter pickup operations. In support of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s “Grab A Bag SC” litter pickup program, SCDOT plans to deploy hundreds of employees across the state to pick up roadside litter. SCDOT’s “Spring Cleanup” […]
Read moreA 27–year old female has been charged following an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the March 28th shooting death of Kennedy David Drayton. On March 28, 2022, deputies responded to 5924–B Moorefield Memorial Hwy. in Liberty, South Carolina, in reference to a report that someone at the residence had been shot. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Nicole Michelle Heape (27 YOA), […]
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