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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Asheville, NC man yesterday on a Fugitive from Justice Warrant. 29 year old Darius Thaloase Harris was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around 8:43pm on a Temporary Custody Order until the warrant was obtained today. An investigator from the Criminal Investigations Division received information from the Asheville Police Department […]
Read moreA 22-year old woman in Seneca has been cited by the police as having violated rules covering the care animals. A warrant issued by the municipal court alleges that Jordan Nicole Woerner “did knowingly and intentionally deprive animals of necessary sustenance or shelter.” Further, it alleges Woerner “did knowingly and willingly leave a K9 locked in a kennel and several […]
Read moreSimpsonville– Betty Mae Cantrell Jones, 71, wife of Rev. John D. Jones, passed away on Monday, February 14th, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Betty was the daughter of the late Ray Cantrell and Dorothy Manley Cantrell. Betty was a homemaker, who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great […]
Read moreThe start of the next school year in Oconee County will be Monday, August 15—for students in all grade levels. A unified calendar won out last night over starting grade levels on separate dates. Teachers and community members recently had the chance to vote on the next school calendar. Thorsland took another poke at state lawmakers for the role they […]
Read moreA combination woods/forest fire required fire fighters nearly five hours yesterday to stop and contain. Oconee Rural Fire reported the fire scene was south of Sumter National Forest on Hembree Hill Drive, the Westminster area. No injuries reported.
Read moreThe crash of a motorcycle on a rural road south of Seneca turned fatal last night to the bike operator. Once family members are notified today, Coroner Addis will release the name of the 37-year old Seneca man. No other vehicles appeared to have been involved in the 8:30 accident on the Brown Farm Road.
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Property on Wells Highway at Seneca is beginning to take shape for the construction of a new middle school. Tonight’s the school district’s preferred new school builder was approved for a guaranteed maximum price. It’s a price that Steve Hanvey, associate superintendent, reflects the rising costs of inflation and supplies. Builder Trehel Corporation’s GMP will total $46,775 million, as spelled […]
Read moreThe superintendent of Oconee public schools, Dr. Michael Thorsland, reported to the county board of trustees tonight that after ballooning COVID-19 cases in January, the number of virus cases is on a “rapid decline” with one-half of February finished. And it led Thorsland to further announce that it is the district’s intentions in August—the start of the next school year– […]
Read moreA vehicle break-in one week ago outside the Westminster Recreation Departmnet has led to charges against a 24-year old woman. According to Police Chief Matt Patterson, Lakeitha Monae Rucker has been charged with theft and financial card transaction theft. The crimes were reported February 7.
Read moreGainesville, GA– Ann Greer Welborn, 77, wife of the late Ronald Bennet Welborn Sr., passed away Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Oconee County, Ann was the daughter of the late Garvin Greer and Julia Burriss Greer. Ann was formerly the Office Manager of HGBD International of Gainesville, GA. Ann enjoyed arranging flowers, helping […]
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