Man dead after being shot at Anderson apartment

  A 20-year old man died early this morning after being found shot at an Anderson apartment complex.  The coroner, Greg Shore, said Cormyus Kyree Dennis sustained gunshot wounds to the abdomen and was pronounced dead at 1:31 am at the AnMed Health Medical Center.  The Anderson police are investigating the shooting that occurred around 12:30 am at Double Oak […]

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Somber ceremony recalls those who served

Comedic and music performances are the norm in the Center for Performing Arts in Walhalla.  Yesterday, at holiday time, the auditorium hosted the Oconee Veterans Council Memorial Day ceremony to remember all who served, especially those who gave their lives.  From the back of the stage, a replica of the county’s memorial to its  210 servicemen who died in service […]

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Soil health stewards grant

A Soil Health Stewards grant has been received by the Oconee Soil and Water Conservation District.  The award of $10 thousand from the American Farmland Trust is to go for soil health training, technical support, and the promotion of soil health in Oconee County.  The Soil Health Stewards Program of the American Farmland Trust is a national effort to encourage and […]

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Sewer authority differences hashed out in private

Mediation was conducted on Friday in the dispute that divides Seneca from its fellow municipal members in the Joint Regional Sewer Authority.  But what happened during the mediation is not to  be publicly discussed.  Mediation is a process in which the participants are to keep under wraps what was said, to avoid airing dirty laundry.  In this case, Walhalla Mayor […]

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No shortage of candidates

Nine South Carolinians, including Democrats and Republicans, are competing next month for the available office of state superintendent of education.  The current state superintendent, Molly Spearman, is retiring.  In the Democratic primary, there are three hopefuls:  Lisa Ellis, Jerry Govan, and Dr. Gary L.  Burgess.  On the Republican side, there are six candidates:  Travis Bedson, Bryan Chapman, Kizzi Gibson, Lynda […]

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Friday and Saturday traffic accidents kill two

Friday and Saturday Oconee County highway accidents have killed two of the drivers.  Both of the deceased are northeast Georgia residents. Shortly after 7 this morning a 72-year old Toccoa, Georgia pickup truck driver Chadwick B. Metcalf Jr. died in a two-vehicle accident on s. highway 11 at Hefner Road.  According to the state patrol, three people in a second […]

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Fair Play business burgled

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in regards to a burglary investigation at a Fair Play area business near the Anderson County line.   The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is also seeking to identify an individual in relation to the incident.   A deputy from the Uniform Patrol Bureau responded to the L&C Farm and […]

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Summerville man arrested in Oconee on multiple charges

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Summerville, SC man Thursday on multiple charges in relation to an ongoing domestic violence investigation.   26 year old Joseph Caleb Owens of Wellington Road was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center after being arrested during a traffic stop on Clemson Boulevard Thursday afternoon.  The victim in the incidents was also located […]

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Highway 76 Long Creek crash kills the driver

A late Friday afternoon pickup truck accident at Long Creek took the life of a 39-year old Clayton, Georgia man.  Coroner Karl Addis said the victim was Alexander “Alex” Gardner, an unrestrained driver.  According to the state patrol, Gardner’s 2000 Ford pickup headed east on 76 near Thrift’s Ferry Road when it went off the right side of the two-lane […]

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