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Collin Paige McGinnis, a 32-year-old from Madison, Wisconsin, was arrested on Sunday by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. He was issued two arrest warrants: one for grand larceny over $10,000 and another for breaking into auto/tanks where fuel is stored. He remains in custody pending bond. River Eigan Matheson, 27, was arrested on Monday by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. […]

The Oconee History Museum is inviting everyone to a peace ceremony on Saturday, September 23, at 11 AM. The event will feature the dedication of a peace pole on the museum grounds in Walhalla. Local pastors and community leaders will discuss promoting peace in the community. The peace pole bears the inscription “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in English, Spanish, […]

“We must never forget.” This phrase was emphasized at the Walhalla ceremony held Monday morning to commemorate the tragic attacks on the U.S. mainland on September 11, 2001, known as 9-11. A small crowd gathered at Oconee’s 9-11 memorial, most of whom have vivid memories of that day. Many speakers shared their experiences of where they were when they first […]

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement and held a media availability today in Westminster, South Carolina. “As the then-Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I had to decide whether to hold a hearing regarding the allegations of election misconduct in Georgia and other locations, as well as whether to certify the election results.  “I had questions, as […]

This Saturday, Seneca will host its annual JeepFest, where thousands of Jeeps of all types will gather. According to City Administrator Scott Moulder, the downtown area will be filled with a wide range of Jeeps, from vintage models to everyday vehicles, from noon to 6:00pm. It’s going to be an exciting event for Jeep enthusiasts… The Farm Center is hosting […]

34-year-old Jessica Leeann Monkus of Seneca was arrested on Tuesday by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. She faces multiple charges including Petit Larceny, Financial Transaction Card Fraud, and Drug Distribution of Methamphetamine. Her bonds total over $90,000 and she remains in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center.

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office held a promotions ceremony on August 16th to honor and recognize a Uniform Patrol Deputy, two Judicial Service’s Deputies assigned to the Oconee County Courthouse, and three Sheriff’s Office Deputies, along with one Detention Deputy, who have been selected for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard. The following Uniform Patrol Bureau Deputy was recognized […]

The South Carolina Apple Festival in Westminster began on Thursday with an apple baking contest at the Depot. Several dishes were entered, but only a few were selected as winners. Cindy McGuffin won first place for her apple pie recipe, followed by Susan Hollifield, Diana Barner, and Leslie Dockins in second, third, and fourth places respectively. In the teen category, […]

61-year-old William David Morgan, from Seneca, is awaiting trial for the murder of Ronnie Lee Cobb. During an appearance in Oconee General Sessions Court, Morgan was granted permission to replace his defense attorney, Brann Fowler, with a substitute lawyer. The murder took place on February 22 at a Seneca apartment complex. A trial date has not yet been scheduled.

This week, a judge issued an order in the case of Prisma Health versus United Healthcare, sealing the affidavits of two Prisma Health officers, Matthew Elsey and Malcolm Isley. The hospital corporation and the health insurer are in disagreement over whether Prisma Health will continue to honor claims from patients insured by United Healthcare. Judge Perry Gravely’s order states that […]