Arrest made in four-month old Walhalla case

Georgia law enforcement authorities arrested a 26-year old man whom the Walhalla police have been looking for since November. Walhalla Capt. Paul Harris said the local police department entered the name of Elberton resident Cory Frederick Maxwell into the National Crime Information Center and word came this week that Elbert County authorities apprehended Maxwell, who has waived extradition to South […]

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Power lines fall on By-Pass 123

Seneca’s Keowee Kleaners lost electric power service in a traffic accident at mid-afternoon yesterday that caused lines to fall across parts of the 123 By-Pass.  One westbound lane closed for hours as city utility crews responded.  Police Capt. Robert Tribble said there was no immediate explanation as to why a mini-van veered off the westbound lanes and hit a utility […]

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One interview remains

The state police have one more person to be interviewed before completing their investigation into the possibility that a piece of Westminster city equipment was mis-appropriated, according to the city’s police chief.  Dean Awalt, police chief, told 101.7/WGOG NEWS this week that once SLED talks to one more individual, a written report of the investigation will be sent to both […]

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Arson alleged last week in Fair Play

  A man who had to be pulled to safety at the scene of a Fair Play fire has now been arrested.  The Oconee Sheriff’s Office this morning announced the arrest of Kyle Jacob Bowman on the charge of arson second degree.  An arrest affidavit signed by officer Timothy Rice alleges the 23-year old Bowman last Friday “willfully and maliciously […]

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Trump trip to Charleston carries Oconee implications

Announcement this morning of the cancellation of Governor McMaster’s speaking appearance Friday in Oconee County.  Ken Sloan of the Mountain Lakes CVB says President Trump’s decision to visit Charleston Friday means that the governor must cancel his talk at the State of Oconee luncheon in Westminster.  The luncheon will go on, Sloan says, with the usual talks about the progress […]

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Positive flu tests top 1,000 region-wide

Greenville Health System reports in excess of 1,000 positive tests for influenza.  In the first week of the month, more than 20 people were admitted to GHS hospitals, including the Oconee Memorial Hospital.  Sue Boeker, in her role as infection prevention manager, says she can’t stress enough two pieces of advice:  It’s never too late to vaccinate yourself against the […]

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Dietterick warns: “This will cripple your cities”

In the opinion of Greg Dietterick, state legislation that is friendly to big business would be counter-productive to small business and cripple the livelihood of Seneca and other South Carolina municipalities.  The Seneca city administrator says he spent parts of two days conferring with the South Carolina Municipal Association about House bills 3650 and 3651, sponsored by Seneca Representative Bill […]

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