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Upon receiving a domestic dispute report, the Toccoa Police Department said they discovered a deceased man. On Tuesday, officers were dispatched to Ruby Street in Toccoa, where they encountered 33-year-old Ieshia Thorton seated in a vehicle parked in the driveway. Inside the residence, officers discovered an unresponsive man, identified as 51-year-old Eric King. According to the official report from the […]

A major TV network recently filmed at the Oconee Courthouse, tracking the state’s cases against several defendants in a methamphetamine trafficking investigation named “Las Senoritas.” The footage, shot on February 1, is expected to feature on an NBC Dateline program. Following state grand jury indictments, state Law Enforcement Division agents arrested suspects involved in drug trafficking across five counties. Most […]

Dynamic Fluid Components, a fluid power products distributor, is investing $4.8 million to expand its operations in Oconee County, creating 10 new jobs. The company will construct a new 25,000-square-foot distribution facility at 181 Misty Drive in West Union and upgrade its equipment. Operations are expected to start in Q2 2025. The expansion is a testament to the favorable business […]

On Monday night, a meeting was held where the inhabitants of Clemson voiced their apprehensions about a new proposed housing project in their neighborhood. The project, named “The Hub,” has been met with significant resistance from the local community. The plan includes the construction of 450 student housing units and retail space in the Uptown District, specifically near Keowee Trail […]

The Oconee County Council will hold its first regular meeting for March this evening at 6:00 PM. The session will commence with a tribute to the West-Oak Warriors High School Wrestling Team, followed by public hearings on key ordinances. These include Project Red’s tax agreement and a proposal for a budgetary increase. The council will also discuss enhancing security at the […]

In a recent fundraiser by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, a custom Fire Pit and patio set, valued at $9,000, was raffled. The items, donated by Groundscapes of Oconee and other suppliers, were won by Bryan King of Westminster. The event successfully raised $9,219.66 for Corporal Lucas Watts and his family.

A month ago today, on February 5, a tragic accident occurred in Elberton, resulting in the death of three individuals and injuries to four others, as reported by the Elbert County Coroner’s Office. The collision, which took place around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Jones Ferry Road and Athens Highway, involved two vehicles. At the scene, 33-year-old Breanna Parham […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has made significant progress in its first drug round-up of 2024, which began on February 20th. A total of 41 arrest warrants were issued for 27 individuals, with 19 of them already arrested. Among the arrested are Katlyn Alexus McMahan, a 24-year-old from Seneca, charged with possession of methamphetamine and contraband in a detention center; […]

The sewer commissioners of Oconee are open to a proposal from a developer to contribute capital instead of paying impact fees. This arrangement will lead to the construction of numerous new apartment-style residences along the Hwy 123 Seneca-Clemson corridor, near the SC 93 university turnoff. Chris Eleazer, the Executive Director of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority, expressed his approval of […]

Daylight Saving Time, which provides extra light in the evenings, is advantageous. However, AAA, the motor club, cautions that the darker mornings and the reduction of an hour’s sleep can result in drowsy driving. It is estimated that drowsy driving contributes to approximately ten times the number of traffic fatalities than what conventional crash data suggests. Remember, this Sunday, March […]