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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster today spoke in a press conference on the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act and the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago. On Inflation Reduction Act: Ø GRAHAM: “This bill is a nightmare for South Carolina. It’s a nightmare for the American economy…The bottom line is that this bill raises taxes and creates […]
Read more29 year old Tyler Brooks Smith was arrested by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office yesterday and his wife, Amy Denise Brooks, was arrested today. Each were charged with neglect in connection with the July 14th shooting incident at a West Union home wherein a 7 year old child was severely injured. Both were given a $10,000 personal recognizance bond after […]
Read moreThe Betty B. Watkins Seed Library has officially been restocked with seeds for fall planting. These seeds include turnips, lettuce, collards, spinach, and more. Residents of Oconee County can pick up free seeds during operating hours at the permanent collections at the Westminster Library in Westminster or at the Oconee History Museum in Walhalla. To help reach more people, the […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Senator Lindsey Graham will hold a press conference on the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act” this afternoon at 1:00 PM. The legislation passed the U.S. Senate on Sunday without one Republican voting in support. Senator Graham said it does nothing to address record-high inflation and raises taxes on Americans…
Read morehttps://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1556816351976722438 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham: “As to the media reports regarding a search of President Trump’s home in Florida by the FBI, several thoughts come to mind: “We’re 100 days away from midterm elections. “President Trump is likely going to run again in 2024. “No one is above the law. The law must be above politics. “The mainstream media will […]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is pleased to announce that two of its employees are being recognized nationally for their hard work and dedication to public health. The Association for State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), a nonprofit that includes members from all 50 states and several U.S. territories, recently created its Diverse Executives Leading […]
Read moreAnderson Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people on Monday. Officers responded to the woods near the Nutty Sweet Shop at around 11:50 a.m. When they arrived, they found two victims of gunshot wounds to their legs. Officers are still trying to identify the suspects responsible for this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Anderson […]
Read more36 year-old Christen Nichole Weatherford was arrested on Monday by Walhalla Police and charged with three counts of neglect. She remains in custody pending bond. Also on Monday, Oconee County Deputies arrested 34 year-old Eric Crayton Collins and charged him with second degree burglary, petit larceny, entry on another’s land after notice and two counts malicious injury to property. His […]
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(Walhalla, SC) – Oconee County was recently awarded a $6,987,738.00 grant for the Airport Runway Rehabilitation project. This was the result of Oconee County, the FAA and the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission working together as a team to continue to improve the Oconee County Regional Airport. Beginning September 12, 2022, for a period of 60-90 days, the Oconee County Regional […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has filed an Attempted Murder charge against a Walhalla man in relation to a Sunday evening shooting on Rock Crusher Road. The Sheriff’s Office is also seeking the public’s help today in locating 34 year old Kristopher Lamar Jenkins of Walhalla, who has been charged in the shooting. Deputies from the Uniform Patrol Bureau responded […]
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