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The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and the Oconee County-based nonprofit, Community Tree Center, run a program aimed at improving the future of at-risk youth. The program, led by community services specialist Bethany Woodard, focuses on keeping children out of the justice system through community service. Woodard believes in the potential of these young individuals and partners with Sgt. […]

A Seneca woman remains in jail today, on a $25,000 surety bond, after her arrest yesterday on a charge of Assault and Battery by Mob – 2nd Degree.  33-year-old Kellie Renee Brown, of Laredo Drive, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 5:48pm Thursday.  Brown was taken into custody, during a Warrant Service, at an address on Keowee […]

At approximately 6:45 am on Friday, January 26, deputies with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Honey Lane in Liberty in reference to a domestic shooting incident, which culminated in a 30-year-old female having been reportedly shot. Upon arrival, deputies rendered aid to the victim, who was transported to Greenville Memorial Hospital, where she is presently […]

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office announced an additional arrest in their second 2023 drug round-up. The operation began on September 28th, 2023, with arrest warrants for 26 subjects based on controlled purchases of various narcotics. As of today, 20 subjects have been arrested or served warrants. The latest arrest is Scarlet Ann Jones, 36, from Westminster, SC, charged with heroin […]

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office recently charged two suspects, Calvin Allen and Jasmine Crawford, with financial identity fraud. They are accused of stealing nearly $10,000 from an elderly woman. The incident began when the woman hired Allen to remove trees from her property in the fall. After receiving payment for the work, Allen allegedly returned to the woman’s house, claiming […]

Jon Glenn Thompson, a 74-year-old resident of Westminster, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, January 23, at 4:30 am at Greenville Memorial Hospital. His death was the result of complications from injuries he sustained in a moped accident. The accident took place on January 3, around 4:10 pm on Coffee Road, near Westminster. His death has been classified as […]

On Thursday, the Public Service Commission issued a notice outlining the schedule for forthcoming hearings. These hearings will decide if Duke Energy is permitted to adjust its electricity rates. Duke Energy had previously requested state officials earlier this year to approve a rate hike. This increase in rates is intended to fund future projects and minimize power outages during extreme […]

Clemson University’s animal health officials advise backyard poultry owners to isolate their birds from wild waterfowl due to the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Backyard flocks in Horry and Orangeburg counties contracted HPAI, leading to significant losses. The virus, while posing a low risk to human health, is highly contagious among birds. Strict biosecurity measures are urged to […]

On Wednesday night, Governor Henry McMaster presented his annual State of the State address in Columbia. He began by honoring law enforcement and first responders who have fallen in the line of duty, including Easley Police Officer Matthew Hare. He expressed condolences to their families and gratitude for their service. He praised South Carolina’s economic and population growth, attributing it […]

Join OHS this Saturday at Petco in Hartwell Village from 11 AM to 1 PM for an opportunity to meet some truly remarkable dogs. Their kennels are brimming with these wonderful companions who are eagerly awaiting their forever homes. Each of these dogs is spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on their immunizations. They’re ready and waiting to bring joy […]