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Anderson County Sheriff Chad McBride said a man wanted on domestic violence charges was shot and killed Wednesday night following a short chase that ended on Queen Anne Lane… The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore identified him as 32 year-old Brandon Mauldin. No deputies were injured and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division […]

After more than two decades of service, Chief Financial Officer for the School District of Oconee County Gloria Moore has announced her retirement, effective at the end of this school year, in June 2022. Associate Superintendent Steve Hanvey said that they hope to name a replacement early next year so they can have time to train on the job with […]

Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed the state’s first three reported cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. These cases were identified via whole genome sequencing by the Medical University of South Carolina, and DHEC has confirmed all three individuals were contacted for case investigation and contact tracing. All three cases are adults from […]

And with that, the Mayor of Seneca and City Council members were sworn n for a new term last night at City Hall during a ceremony which preceded a regular council meeting. During last night’s meeting, Mayor Dan Alexander and the Council reappointed Ronnie O’Kelley as Mayor Pro-Tem; Danny Singleton was reappointed as Municipal Judge, with Katie Smith being reappointed […]

At its regularly scheduled board meeting held on Monday, December 13, the School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Mrs. Shannon Jacobs as assistant principal at Fair-Oak Elementary School.  Dr. Michael Thorsland said, “We appreciate Shannon’s work within our district these past few years  and look forward to working with her in this new role.”  […]

If you use a debit card for in-office transactions with the city of Walhalla, you will be charged a 2.65% convenience fee effective immediately. According to Walhalla City Officials, the fee was imposed by Global, a credit/debit card processing company. Previously, only credit cards were charged the fee, however, officials said, the company decided to charge debit cardholders the same […]

23-year old Thomas James Chapman of Pickens pleaded guilty to murder, criminal sexual conduct first degree, and assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and has been sentenced to life in prison. Chapman pleaded guilty to strangling an 89-year old woman in Liberty, sexually assaulting her, and then stealing cash. Walt Wilkins, the Greenville-Pickens solicitor, said that Chapman […]

Each year, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) receives funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that supports South Carolina’s State Diesel Emissions Reductions Act (DERA) program. DERA grants are used to fund projects that help reduce diesel emissions and provide for cleaner air. The following are recipients of the 2021 State DERA program: Benore Logistics Systems, […]

Americans who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. More than 109 million people — an almost 34% increase from 2020 — will travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation out of town between Dec. 23 and […]

The FBI Columbia field office is warning the public to be aware of charity scams following last week’s deadly tornadoes across the southeast and Midwest. These scams can occur at any time, but they tend to increase following a natural disaster. Scammers find ways to seek donations for organizations that do little to no work, and the money goes directly […]