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Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw said he has received inquiries concerning traffic stops being conducted inside of Oconee County by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. The traffic enforcement is part of a joint operation between the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office regarding pro-active criminal enforcement. Additional details and further information will be made available at […]

Seneca City Council met last night. The meeting began with a swearing in ceremony for council members Scott Durham, WC Honeycutt, Jr., Denise Rozman, and Joel Ward. That was followed by the appointment and swearing in of Katie Cox as Municipal Judge, and the reappointments of the Mayor Pro Tem, City Attorney, City Treasurer, Municipal Clerk, and OJRSA Commissioners. City […]

A traffic stop yesterday afternoon near Seneca, by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, has led to multiple drug charges being filed against a Seneca man and the seizure of approximately 225 grams of Methamphetamine. 31-year-old Andrew Wilson Potts, of Lonsdale Street in Seneca, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 4:29pm Monday on a Temporary Custody Order until […]

A 39-year-old Seneca man was arrested earlier today by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during Commission of a Violent Crime after Deputies conducted an investigation into reports of a shooting incident. Johnny Lamar Ramey was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 12:33pm today on a Temporary Custody Order. […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In observance of America Recycles Day tomorrow, Nov. 15, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) applauds South Carolinians statewide for their efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle. Recycling helps make the Palmetto State a cleaner, safer place to live. Through the Recycle Right SC campaign, which is a partnership between DHEC and PalmettoPride, residents can easily learn what […]

Ashley Deanne Wilson, a 39-year-old woman from Starr, is facing 25 charges, including the dissemination of obscene content, second-degree harassment, and the unlawful dissemination of obscene material to a person under 18. The charges were brought by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office after an investigation that began in September. The investigation revealed that Wilson had allegedly distributed explicit photos and […]

The Oconee school board is set to vote on a long-term building plan in their December meeting. Superintendent Dr. Michael Thorsland has expressed his preference for a vote to be held during this meeting. Prior to the vote, it is expected that the board will engage in discussions, as the trustees have so far remained relatively silent, only posing a few […]

Duke’s World of Energy is preparing for its annual Festival of Trees display, which includes a canned food drive to support Oconee feeding programs. The public is encouraged to donate 15-ounce canned goods at the World of Energy during normal business hours (10 am – 4 pm) through December. In return, donors will receive a free, reusable grocery bag. The […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is reminding residents about risk factors for lung cancer and resources available to help prevent and screen for the disease. Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women […]

The demand for recyclable glass has declined, leading to increased glass waste in landfills like the one in Pickens County. To address this issue, Pickens County Solid Waste Director, Steve Raines, and the county council have launched a glass upcycling contest. The goal is to encourage community participation in reusing glass and reducing landfill contributions. In the contest, Pickens County […]