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A new home development that’s changing the landscape along Poplar Springs Road near West Union will cut the ribbon Wednesday for the project titled, “Poplar Ridge/Liberty Communities.” Dari McBride, president of the Oconee Chamber of Commerce, says the public is invited to the free event at 11 Wednesday morning which will include a chili bar and the chance to tour […]
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One Oconee resident received a letter putting him on notice that he owes a $14 thousand “tax bill.” The letter is a scam, says Mike Crenshaw, Sheriff of Oconee County. The scam letter was made to appear that it came from the “Tax Resolution Unit of Oconee County” – which does not exist. “The Tax Collector’s Office attempted to call […]
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Here’s an announcement this morning by Casey Bowling, Seneca police chief, on a holdup at an ATM in mid afternoon at a local ATM: “On November 11th, 2022, Seneca Police responded to TD Bank at 104 Mill Rd at approximately 3:30pm for the report of a robbery that had just occurred. Road Patrol units arrived and met with the ATM […]
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More than one Westminster person who addressed the county’s state lawmakers last week stressed the point that their city is getting ready for a development of 700 houses and the importance to help their city accommodate the new residents. Steve Grogan, Westminster recreation supporter, believes that a new recreation complex on the Hall Road will enhance the quality of life […]
Read more“It is impossible for Ukraine to expel Russia without tanks” That’s from Senator Lindsey Graham after the South Carolina Republican was part of a trip to the country under attack. He went on further to say this: “The Munich Security Conference — which is the premier national security event of the world — is being held in mid-February. It would […]
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The first inkling of something wrong at a home near Salem came to the Oconee Sheriff’s Office last week. The result? A 29-year old woman faces multiple charges of ill treatment of animals. Kristin Elaine Galloway is charged with 17 counts of ill treatment of animals. The sheriff’s office released this account: “An Animal Control Officer responded to an address […]
Read moreAt the state health agency in Columbia, the health director admits she’s worried about increased numbers of deaths in the last two or three weeks. And Dr. Traxler urges South Carolinians to follow the recommended ways to try to protect against the virus. In the first week of ’23 there were 68 deaths statewide, mostly among the elderly. The fact […]
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A friend of the Walhalla mayor in Columbia has brought to the attention of Danny Edwards that Walhalla, the county seat of Oconee, has been rated 3rd safest city in South Carolina. The evaluation, covering 2022, was done by an online resource called SafeWise whose employees have had experience as reporters, product testers, safety and compliance officers, homeowners, and community […]
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Positioned number one for civil court trial next week at the Oconee Courthouse is the condemnation case Central Electric Power Cooperative vs. Donald Devoe Slisher and others. The one-week term of Common Pleas Court takes place the week of Monday, January 23, with Judge Scott Sprouse holding the gavel. Lawrence Flynn Jr. and Alexis Kaylor Lindsay are plaintiff’s attorneys; Samuel Albergotti, […]
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When he played baseball at Walhalla High, Jeff Underwood could slug a baseball. It’s the same Jeff Underwood who today is a captain with the Oconee Sheriff’s Office. However, someone is trying to pose as a “Lt. Jeff Underwood” and making calls to county residents. “Jeff Underwood has been a long time employee of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office and […]
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