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To help prepare for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be holding courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings across the state. SCDNR’s Greg Lucas has more… Memorial Day weekend courtesy boat inspections will be held locally on Sunday, May 29 at the River Forks Boat Ramp on Lake Hartwell […]
Read moreHagood Elementary in Pickens County was placed on lockdown yesterday after a suspicious person lurking in some woods behind the playground was reportedly spotted by a student. Pickens City Police said that 24 year-old Dalton Lee Brooks was arrested and found to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and a hatchet. He remains in custody at the Pickens County Detention […]
Read moreAccording to jail records, on Wednesday Seneca Police arrested 31 year-old Adam Heith Clontz of Seneca and charged him with two counts of unlawful possession or sale of a handgun, as well as carrying a concealed weapon, financial transaction card fraud, and manufacturing or distributing methamphetamine. Clontz was also served two general sessions bench warrants. He remains in custody at […]
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Pickens County Sheriff’s Deputies have charged a man with attempted murder. According to jail records, Timothy Wayne Seawright is in custody at the Pickens County Detention Center and is charged with attempted murder, pointing firearm at another person, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and aggravated breach of peace. This is the third case in less than a […]
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Two women are missing from Anderson County. The Sheriff’s Office needs help finding Elisha Wade, who they said was last seen on Monday in Easley near Cely Road. Deputies are also searching for Amber Leigh Armes, who they said was last seen on May 2 in the area of Pendleton’s Third Street. She was wearing a white t-shirt and khaki […]
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SAVANNAH, Ga. – Nearly 90 percent of drownings at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ lakes are adult males and it seems arrogance – thinking they can swim and lame excuses, like life jackets are uncomfortable or unflattering, lead to drownings in many cases. Savannah District lakes in Georgia and South Carolina saw eight drownings last year, up 300 percent from 2020. The Georgia Department of […]
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A newsletter full of very important information for students and parents for the next school year is available now on the School District of Oconee’s website. Key topics include direction on attendance, dress code, meals, and vaping. Here’s spokesperson for the school district Jennifer Dodd with more…
Read moreEveryone is invited to a fun event this weekend to support pets in need at Oconee Humane Society! The Aircraft for Animals Fly-In is Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Oconee Regional Airport. An array of modern and vintage aircraft will be on display, as well as show cars representing local cruise-in favorites, Ridge Runner Corvettes […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office held a promotions ceremony recently to honor and recognize Detention Officers, Animal Control Officers, Uniform Patrol Deputy’s and a Civil Division Deputy who received promotions. The Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize those deputies as well as deputies who have received promotions in the months that preceded their ceremony. The following are recognized for a […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is releasing some information today in regards to a program in which non-profit groups can earn funding for their organization by picking up litter. Our Oconee began last year as an initiative from the Keep Oconee Beautiful Program, in cooperation with Oconee County and the Sheriff’s Office, with the hopes of cleaning up 25% of […]
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