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Oconee County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 73-year-old Jesus Ramon Jiminez on Thursday for his first offense of methamphetamine distribution. He remains in custody, according to jail records, on $100,000 bond. Also on Thursday, Deputies charged William Clayton Roach, 39, with his third offense of distributing methamphetamine. He, too, remains jailed on $100,000 bond, records show.

According to jail reports, on Thursday, February 1, Seneca Police arrested Alexander James Marcus, 29-years-old. He was charged with multiple offenses, including Attempted Burglary, two counts of Burglary (Violent) Second Degree, two counts of Petit Larceny <$2000, Grand Larceny >$2,000 <$10,000, Safecracking, and Burglary – First Degree. The total combined bond amount for all these charges is $179,250 and he […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Seneca man today who was wanted on charges of First-Degree Burglary and Assault with Intent to Commit Criminal Sexual Conduct – Third Degree, with a total bond amount set at $100,000. 30-year-old Brandon Paul Anderson was taken into custody, without incident, this afternoon at an address on Broadway Street, which is in the […]

Over 20 catalytic converters were stolen from cars at Clemson University’s campus between 2-5 a.m. Wednesday. The suspects targeted early 2000s model Toyotas, Hondas, and other foreign cars. The thefts were discovered when Ella Knee found her car sounding like a motorcycle, police said. Catalytic converters, made of rare materials more expensive than gold, can be quickly stolen, especially from […]

The Board of Commissioners Meeting of the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) is scheduled for February 5, 2024, at 4:00pm. The meeting will commence with the swearing in of Timothy Scott Moulder as the new commissioner for Seat 2 Seneca. The board will then enter an executive session to receive legal advice on the authority for issuing bonds. The […]

Washington, D.C. — To ensure gun owners and the firearms industry have access to delivery services through the United States Postal Service (USPS), which enables us to exercise our right to keep and bear arms, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) introduced the “Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act” and issued the following statement: “Common carriers and commercial airlines safely transport handguns and ammunition […]

Two individuals, Donovan Williford, 27, and Chianna Burgos, 22, were recently arrested following a kidnapping and shooting incident on Wednesday, January 31. The victim was found with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and is expected to recover fully. The suspects reportedly assaulted the victim at a Dunhill Drive residence in Anderson County, bound him, and transported him to a QT on […]

A fire in the basement of Pratt Hall at Anderson University displaced nearly 50 students on Wednesday night. The fire, which started in the laundry room, was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. The University is grateful for the students’ composure and the cooperation between officials and first responders. Remediation efforts are ongoing, and a thorough investigation into the incident […]

Christy Hubbard is excited to announce her candidacy for re-election as the Oconee County Auditor, representing the Republican party, with filing opening on March 16, 2024. She expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve the people of Oconee County as their Auditor. “It has been my great honor to serve the people of Oconee County as your Auditor. I […]

The Oconee County Parks, Recreation & Tourism (PRT) Commission announce that Accommodations Tax (ATAX) grant applications will be accepted until Thursday, February 15, 2024, by 3pm. ATAX Application guides may be requested through the PRT office at 888-1488 and are available online at www.oconeesc.com. All applications must be received by the PRT office at South Cove County Park or at […]