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This year’s All-County Band Concert held at West-Oak High School featured 147 band students from across Oconee County, and drew accolades from music experts. A clinic lasting two days and more than 10 hours’ practice and preparation went into the event. Clinicians Jim Kilgus of Mauldin Middle School and Jeff Norman of Greer High School complimented the All-County Band performers […]
Read moreA new sweep through out Oconee aimed at those violating drug laws is underway. “Operation Infinity” #12 started yesterday morning as the Sheriff’s Office teamed with the police departments from Seneca, Walhalla, Westminster, and West Union. In all, 19 people are being sought. By 3:30 yesterday afternoon, six had been arrested. The charges involve methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and crack cocaine. […]
Read moreThe zoning board in Walhalla approved a special exception last night to allow Christ Central Ministries’ project to take shape when the county moves to its new jail. The special exception applies at 300 South Church Street to allow CCM’s “A Hope and a Future” project to help the county’s down and out. In its first phase, the project will […]
Read moreThe Oconee coroner says the preliminary investigation at a Long Creek fire scene indicates a 66-year old man died of a self-inflicted gun shot wound. Coroner Karl Addis’s announcement does not identify the deceased by name. The man was found in a bedroom at 199 Grace Lane. An autopsy is scheduled today. Meantime, Sheriff Mike Crenshaw says the investigation of […]
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Clemson Police responded to an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 10:15AM on Tuesday, December 1 at the Advance America Store on Hwy 123 within the city. The suspect is a black female; 5’-00” to 5’-2” tall; heavy build who was wearing a black North Face coat; Red hat; and white Air Jordan shoes. She presented what appeared to be […]
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The opening of Oconee’s new jail is in delay no more! The Sheriff’s Office this afternoon announced a letter from the state Department of Corrections indicates the jail passed inspection and is ready for full-time use. Before the transition is made from the old jail to the new, Sheriff Mike Crenshaw extends an invitation to Oconeeans to come and see […]
Read moreCritical updates to software will require the closing of the main branch of the Oconee Public Library in Walhalla for one day—Sunday, December 20. According to the library’s announcement, “…there may be times during that weekend (December 19 and 20) where users won’t be able to access their accounts online. We apologize for any inconvenience.”
Read moreA body has been found at a Long Creek mobile home fire. One responder says the body was found inside the home. The scene is now described as the vicinity of the Damascus Church Road. County Fire Chief Charlie King says the coroner and the sheriff’s office are among the offices investigating. About 20 fire fighters responded to the fire […]
Read moreThe Oconee County coroner, Karl Addis, has been called to investigate the death this morning at a Long Creek fire scene. The fire is believed to have occurred at or near the Bull’s Sluice Road which dead ends into the Tugaloo Lake boat ramp.
Read moreOne year later, Oconee County remains hopeful that the Michelin company will carry through with a purchase option agreement at the county’s Golden Corner Commerce Park. But the county’s chief economic development recruiter, Richard Blackwell, says, “Unfortunately, nothing new on this front. We are still engaged in active discussions with this project.” A year ago today, an Anderson Independent story […]
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