Credit Card Skimmers Found in Anderson County Gas Pumps

Credit card skimmers were recently discovered inside gas pumps at three stations in Anderson County, according to the sheriff’s office. The skimmers, hidden inside and undetectable from the outside, can steal credit card information. Investigators said the skimmers were found scattered across the county, at gas stations on Highway 81 North, Highway 153 and East River Street, suggesting more could […]

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Lot E-21 Closed at Clemson for Construction Project

Clemson University’s E-21 parking lot is now closed for the construction of a $68.3 million Forestry and Environmental Conservation Building. Employee parking has been moved to the Brooks Center lots. The new 77,000-square foot building, approved by the Board of Trustees in 2022, will be located near the Godley-Snell Research Center and is expected to be completed by early 2026. […]

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FBI Teen Academy and Citizens Academy

South Carolina high school juniors and seniors can apply for a two-day FBI Teen Academy in Columbia on June 26-27. The program offers insights into the FBI’s operations and crime types. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, South Carolina residency, a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and parental approval. Applications are available on the FBI website. Additionally, the FBI Citizens Academy is […]

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Walhalla’s 2024-25 Budget and Goals

At a recent workshop, Walhalla city administrator Celia Myers presented preliminary totals for the 2024-25 budget, totaling $8.29 million. This includes $3.6 million for the general fund and $4.69 million for the enterprise fund, comprising water and sewer revenues. The council reviewed the city’s current revenues and expenses, with the general fund’s expected revenue for 2023-24 at about $3.69 million […]

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South Carolina’s Democratic and Republican Jume Primary Elections

The presidential preference primaries in South Carolina have concluded. The next event on the election schedule is the Democratic and Republican primary elections on June 11. These elections are conducted to enable both political parties to select their nominees for the General Election in November. Residents of Oconee who are interested in running as primary election candidates for any of […]

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NRC Review of Oconee Nuclear Station’s Environmental Impact Statement

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has given a positive review to Oconee Nuclear’s draft environmental impact statement, a key step in Duke Energy’s license renewal process for the Oconee Nuclear Station. This comes as Duke aims for a 50% carbon reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050. The NRC found no significant issues in areas such as fisheries, cultural resources, […]

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New Director of SDOC Special Education Services

Robin Cox, the current director of elementary special education, will become the new director of special education services for the School District of Oconee County. She will replace Marge Bright at the end of the school year. Cox has served in various roles within the district and holds degrees in special education, education, and administration and supervision from Southern Wesleyan […]

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Missing Person Found Safe

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reports that William Tanner Phalen, Jr., 23, has been found and is safe. Previously, the Missing Person’s Unit of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office had issued an urgent request for information about the missing man from Westminster. A family member filed a Missing Person’s report after last seeing William at his Meadow Lark Drive residence […]

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Charges Dropped Against Clemson’s Defensive Tackle

Clemson Athletics confirmed that charges against defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart were dismissed. The charges stemmed from a traffic stop where Capehart’s vehicle was seen speeding and spinning its tires. Upon stopping the vehicle, officers found a loaded magazine in the glove compartment and a 9mm rifle in the trunk. Capehart was charged with carrying firearms on school property and failure […]

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Late Night Arrests in Rural Retail Store Parking Lot

Following a late-night inquiry, deputies from the Oconee Sheriff’s Office made two arrests over the weekend in a rural retail store’s parking lot.  Officials said charges were filed against Crystal Dewyna Baker and Kevin Eugene Jackson, following a deputy’s suspicion of a car parked near the Dollar General on Ebenezer Road. Baker, aged 44, faces charges including resisting arrest, meth […]

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