Coming up at Tuesday’s county council meeting

The South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office will be coming to Oconee County next week.  They won’t be bringing money or collecting taxes.  Based on last year’s population count, it’s re-districting time.  Tuesday night’s presentation at the Oconee County Council is to center on how population changes from one census to the next will change the constituent numbers and […]

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Skunk in Fair Play had rabies

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that: A skunk found near Lee Drive and Richey Road in Fair Play, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their healthcare provider. The skunk was submitted to DHEC’s laboratory for testing Tuesday and confirmed to have rabies  Wednesday.  “It is […]

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What a Walhalla Greenway will resemble

A two-hour event at the Walhalla Depot allowed interested members of the public to see how the sides of a major thoroughfare will be adapted to walkers and bicyclists.  The long-talked about Walhalla Greenway along North and South Broad streets is on the drawing board and being prepared to bid to contractors for first phase construction.  The display of the […]

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Homicide victim identified

The Pickens County deputy coroner, Chad Hope, has identified the victim in the Wednesday case of homicide near Easley.  The victim on Zion Heights Court was Augustin Demsa, 41 years old.  The case is being investigated by the Pickens Sheriff’s Office as a potential domestic shooting.  

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Four cases on this month’s trial docket

Four cases are on the list for potential trials during Oconee General Sessions Court week–October 25-29.  In those cases, one man is charged with domestic violence high and aggravated. A second defendant faces disorderly and resisting arrest charges.  Two other men are charged with traffic offenses.  Tenth Circuit Judge Lawton McIntosh will preside.

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“Kenny didn’t read it”–his attorney says

In the estimation of Larry Brandt, defense attorney for Kenny Johns, the state Supreme Court order is a “death shot” for Johns’ future in the office of Oconee Probate Judge, though Brandt says he’d like to see his client be able to resurrect his career and return to head the county’s probate court.  However, Johns is now on an 18-month […]

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Seniors’ buzz this morning is the Social Security boost

Wherever senior citizens are gathering today in Oconee and Anderson counties, it’s likely they are talking about the government’s announcement that Social Security checks will be increased for 2022 by nearly 6%.  The Associated Press reports it’s the largest increase in nearly 40 years, and is being influenced by the rising cost of living across the country.  Doug Wright, executive […]

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Georgia stores raided in search for Schedule 1 narcotics

Three convenience stores were raided recently in Stephens County, Georgia, according to Sheriff Randy Shirley.  Officers were looking for Schedule 1 drugs that have no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse.  Toccoa Radio WNEG reports officers seized products containing Delta 9 THC, the main ingredient for marijuana, along with more than $70 thousand cash from the stores. Arrest […]

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