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Westminster- Hope Rae Aull, 30, wife of Kevin Scott Addis, passed away Saturday, March 30th, 2024 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Illinois, Hope was the daughter of Donald Ray Aull and Deborah Hartel of Pickens. Hope was a stay-at-home mom, who enjoyed crafting, spending time outdoors, and her greatest passion was spending time with her […]
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After receiving medical attention, three Seneca police officers are OK, according to the chief of police. Chief Bowling said it was a “bad” situation for his officers around 9 Sunday night when they encountered a man cutting down bamboo on wooded property, property belong to someone else. The police resorted to Taser to help subdue their suspect although, according to […]
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For a relatively small member’s fee, Oconee County enjoys big benefits from a government service agency based in Greenville. Oconee’s contribution to South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments is just short of $34 thousand a year yet, as detailed last night by “A-COG” executive director Steve Pellisier, the county reaped $34 million, though he conceded that in 2023 that amount […]
Read moreA grant is going to pay for fencing at the Oconee Courthouse, but Sheriff Crenshaw explains the public courthouse is not going to be turned into a fortress. Mainly, as Crenshaw told 101.7/WGOG NEWS, security officers are going to benefit from separating anyone from the general public interfering with the transport and movement of criminal court defendants as they are […]
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Applause rang out during the Oconee County Council meeting at the presentation of a large, framed certificate denoting that the county sheriff’s office has met South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation. The chairman of evaluating committee, Rock Hill Police Chief Chris Watts, rendered high accolades to the personnel of the Oconee Sheriff’s Office and singled out Oconee’s third-term Sheriff Mike Crenshaw […]
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The organizers of this year’s South Carolina Hemlock Festival promise festival goers can expect an array of musical entertainment from the stage at Mountain Rest. The lineup of musical entertainers features a number of local groups in the following order April 20: Cade Vissage; Carolina Backroads; Conservation Theory; Cannon Cohen Trio; Wheeler; Euphrates Benz; Modern Mammals; and Binge. The overall […]
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The designation of a scenic highway – and the protections it affords – could be salvation for those alarmed by the prospects of a near one-thousand unit home development proposed for two-lane SC 130 in Oconee County. John Elliott, District One councilman, announced last night he’s aware of some individuals who are looking into the possibility. During public comment, the […]
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Walhalla’s Mountain View Baptist Church invites the community for its Sunday morning, April 21 service at 11 o’clock. The purpose: to honor local law enforcement, EMS, fire, and First Responder. Sheriff Crenshaw will speak and update the recovery of wounded Deputy Lucas Watts. A love offering will be taken for the Watts family. Afterward a meal, catered by Sherry Lay, […]
Read moreLast Sunday night the Seneca police suspected someone was cutting down bamboo trees in woods off N. Walnut Street and EN 2nd Street. Their investigation resulted in the arrest of a 39-year-old man on multiple charges. The police say after Brian Christopher Melero was sent for a hospital evaluation, the McAlister Road resident was charged with assault and battery second […]
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Here’s an advisory from South Carolina severe weather specialist Frank Strait: “We remain on track for potentially severe thunderstorms to hit South Carolina through midday Wednesday. The only significant change to the forecast is timing, which has shifted a few hours earlier….All of South Carolina will be at risk at some point. Arrival time in the western part of the […]
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