Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites
After learning that West Union Police Chief Charles Edward Sanders, Jr. died Tuesday afternoon of a sudden cardiac arrest event, Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw released the following statement: “It is with deep sadness that we at the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office mourn the loss of our friend West Union Police Chief Charles Sanders. I got to know Chief Sanders […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help solving the theft of solar panels from one of the Welcome to Oconee County signs, tells Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “A deputy from the Uniform Patrol Division received a call regarding the theft of solar panels and damage to the battery box at the Welcome to Oconee County sign on […]
Read moreIt has been more than a month and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office still seeks the public’s help in solving a burglary at Fair-Oak Elementary School. The Sheriff’s Office is also seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual in relation to the burglary as well, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “Deputies responded to the school on Oakway Road […]
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The Oconee County Council approved two economic development projects at their meeting Tuesday night. The first deals with “Project Maxwell” and involves an amended fee in place of tax arrangement for a $70 million local investment. Oconee Economic Alliance Executive Director Richard Blackwell is excited about this project and what it will mean for the county. “Project Maxwell is an […]
Read moreThe Oconee Economic Alliance and the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to present “The Oconee Job Fair” at the Shaver Complex in Seneca on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 from 4pm until 7pm. This event is designed to expose those seeking a job, or perhaps a new job, to that opportunity based in Oconee County. Over 25 businesses […]
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A homicide is under investigation by the Seneca Police Department. A suspect has been taken into custody after a shooting at Seneca Garden Apartments. The scene remains active and additional details about the investigation will be released later.
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help solving a recent burglary that occurred at Fair-Oak Elementary School, tells Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “The Sheriff’s Office is also seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual in relation to the burglary. Deputies from the Uniform Patrol Division responded to the school address on Oakway Road (Highway 182) during […]
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Last week, School Resource Officers (SRO) from the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office were recognized with the 2017 South Carolina Exemplary School Resource Officers Program Award. The nomination for the award was made by Evie Hughes, Director of Student Services, Safety and Security for the School District of Oconee County and was given out at the National Summit of Schools, Communities […]
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With new legislation recently passed in Columbia by the South Carolina Legislature on new vehicle child restraint laws, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is issuing this press release today in order to inform our citizens about changes in the law. “The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for keeping all of the citizens of Oconee County safe,” says Oconee County Sheriff Mike […]
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With schools out for the summer and with the start of the traditional summer vacation season, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is offering vacation safety tips for those who will be traveling in order to protect their homes and property while away. “While no one, not even a law enforcement agency, can ever guarantee with 100% certainty that they will […]
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