Woman arrested worked in health care

               The police in Seneca say a woman they arrested in the investigation of drug thefts worked in the medical field and allegedly took controlled substances from persons she met while working.  Major Rothell identified Sabrina Ann Wilson as the arrested woman on charges of burglary second degree, theft of drugs/medication, and attempted theft of drugs/medication.  At one point […]

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Diane Sweatman

Westminster– Diane Susan Doe Sweatman, 64, wife of Lewis “Benjie” Sweatman, passed away on Saturday June 11th, 2022 at Easley Baptist Hospital.   Born in Massachusetts, Diane was the daughter of the late James Sutton and Ella Rita Dauphinais Sutton.  Diane was retired from the manufacturing industry and was of the Catholic Faith.  Diane loved collecting cobalt glass, sewing, watching […]

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It now pays to be a Westminster cop

Starting July 1, it’ll pay to be a Westminster policeman.  The city council last night gave its administrator the go ahead to award police pay raises and expand the pay band for those who occupy the city’s seven police positions.  Kevin Bronson, the administrator, explained that a police officer’s salary will be increased 17 to 20%.  Key to the change […]

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Two U-S government representatives debate

For TV watchers who are concerned with government, Saturday night will be a chance to see and hear a pair of prominent U-S senators debate their differences.  The Fox network announces that Lindsey Graham and Bernie Sanders can be seen in a debate hosted by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, the Bipartisan Policy Center, and […]

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“C” Fund Committee meets a new hire

The new economic development director in Oconee County, Jamie Gilbert, said a hello today to the county’s State “C” Fund Committee.  Fifteen percent of the monies that the committee spends is devoted to economic development.  This morning Sam Dickson, committee chairman, pledged to Gilbert that the three-member committee will be receptive to assisting in projects that Gilbert brings forward because, […]

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A 5% bump for Dr. Thorsland

A five percent pay increase and two years added to his contract was approved yesterday by the Oconee school trustees in their annual evaluation of the district superintendent.  “Excellent” is the word that Denise McCormick, board chairwoman, used this morning to describe the performance quality of Dr. Michael Thorsland.

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A new eye in the sky at the jail

Oconee County Council will be asked to approve nearly $142 thousand to upgrade video surveillance in the jail, for the safety of both officers and inmates.  A new viceo recording server is offered by a Wisconsin company that would record all cameras a minimum of 60 days continuously.  According to staff, “This allows Detention Center staff to replay video of […]

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Awareness of elder abuse

            A crowd gathered yesterday to walk in Columbia to demonstrate awareness of a crime that is estimated to affect one in ten Americans—abuse of the elderly.  The walkers wore purple shirts and, before setting out, heard DSS state director Michael Leach speak on the importance of the Second Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  […]

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