Sex crime charges against Walhalla area man

A 38-year old man near Walhalla was jailed Wednesday, charged with multiple sex crime offenses.  Law enforcement records released by Oconee Sheriff’s Office show one charge of criminal solicitation of a minor and four charges of disseminating obscene material to a person under 18.  The solicitation charge against Leonard Mays Winkler alleges that he “knowingly contacted or communicated with a […]

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Clemson professor snares environmental recognition

The 2022 South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award goes to a Clemson University professor.  He’s Dr. James Frederick, professor and agricultural science specialist.  State lawmaker Robert Q. Williams nominated Frederick for extraordinary work, advocating for conservation of the state’s natural resources during 33 years’ service with Clemson’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences.  The General Assembly established the award, now […]

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Bench warrants leads alleged drug offense

The arrest of a car passenger early Wednesday near Seneca on a General Sessions Court bench warrant led to an additional charge when the man was searched.  During the midnight hour, defective equipment prompted a deputy to conduct a traffic stop of a Ford Explorer emanating from the Wells Highway.  According to the sheriff’s office, dispatch notified that Brian Keith […]

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Too much cigar smoke blowing

In the view of one Seneca resident, too much cigar smoke is detracting from the city’s popular Jazz on the Alley gatherings, and she’d like the mayor and the council to do something about it.  Monica Alice White spoke in public comment this week to the city council and complained that there’s a health problem when Jazz attendees sit and […]

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Scott leads hearing to advance the “American Dream”

A hearing to increase opportunity and diversity for entrepreneurs and investors featured opening remarks by South Carolina’s junior U-S senator, Tim Scott.  He was speaking in his capacity as the ranking member of the committee on Securities and Exchange Commission, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  Scott and fellow committee members asked witnesses about structural challenges that rural, women, low-and-moderate-income, military […]

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