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The Columbia FBI office warns parents and caregivers about a rise in national incidents involving the sextortion of children over the internet. Sextortion is a crime. It is illegal for an adult to ask for, pay for, or demand graphic images, also known as child sex abuse material, from a minor. If convicted, offenders face penalties up to life in […]
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A bank robbery went down early afternoon yesterday at Lavonia, Georgia. Lake Hartwell Radio WLHR quotes a police officer as saying that at 1:16 yesterday afternoon a black male entered the Truist Bank on Jones Street and demanded money. It was unknown if the intruder left on foot or in a vehicle. Assistant Police Chief Daniel Carson said a K-9 […]
Read moreA jury recently awarded $5.3 million to a wrongfully accused Clemson student on defamation and civil conspiracy claims, according to “SAVE”, a group that advocates for due process. The decision is believed to represent the largest amount awarded to a student falsely accused of sexual misconduct. The events centered on a Clemson student, her boyfriend, and a romantic interest. A […]
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An ordinance several years old in Clemson spells in detail the conditions by which city residents may keep chickens, a city official tells us. In fact, according to Todd Steadman, a Clemson resident may keep as many as five chickens in a single-family, detached dwelling. Steadman, planning and codes director, referred 101.7/WGOG NEWS to the ordinance “Keeping of Chickens.” Among […]
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At last night’s city hall meeting, the Seneca mayor gave each member of the city council the chance to give a personal reflection on the EF3 tornado that ravaged parts of the city and surrounding area two years ago. Among the impacts: a major landscape change, especially where trees fell in the vicinity of Wells Highway. What’s less remembered is […]
Read moreSouth Carolina’s 3rd District representative delivered a thank you in person yesterday at the Seneca Fire Department to first responders and law enforcement officers. Rep. Jeff Duncan makes it a point of crossing his district to show his gratitude to various public safety personnel for their work. After being introduced at the city fire department by Fire Chief Caudill, Duncan […]
Read moreThe pantry shelves will open tomorrow at Walhalla’s St. Luke Methodist Church. It’s a free food day today at the E, Main Street church–between 4:30 and 5:30 tomorrow afternoon.
Read moreWhen thieves take someone’s Social Security number, they can use it to file a false tax return. That amounts to tax-related identity stealing. The IRS scans returns for possible fraud. If a return is flagged as suspicious, IRS will pull it for further review. Then it sends the taxpayer a letter, notifying of potential ID theft. Until the taxpayer responds […]
Read moreSelf Regional Medical Center in Greenwood accepted an infant surrendered on Sunday under Daniel’s Law–the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act. At birth, the Caucasian baby boy weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and 19 inches long. The infant will be placed in licensed foster home. A permanency planning hearing will be held May 23 at the Greenwood County Courthouse. According […]
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Each candidate entered in the June primary for a seat as a District One office holder will have the chance to speak — and meet the public — in a forum this month in the Oconee County community of Ebenezer. According to a Republican group announcement, the forum will take place from 9 to 11 o’clock Saturday morning, April 23 […]
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