Attempt made to break into ATM

An early morning alarm on Thursday alerted Oconee Sheriff’s Office to an attempt by two people to break into an ATM near Keowee Key.  The crime scene was the automatic teller machine at the Wells Fargo bank, near Keowee Key.  A deputy discovered damage to the machine.  Officers searched the area for the criminals, without luck.  This plea is made […]

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Girl Scout cookies will be available in 2022

The annual Girl Scouts’ cookie sales are a go for 2022, with adherence to local, state, and CDC guidelines.  From the Mountains to the Midlands, the scouts will offer their normal staple of cookies, with a new addition “Adventurefuls”– a cookie described as an “indulgent brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt.”  The Girl Scouts pledge […]

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Surgery required for domestic violence victim

Oconee Sheriff’s Office arrested a 29-year old man yesterday afternoon in an investigation of a domestic violence case that is alleged to have occurred while the victim was driving a vehicle November 11.  A deputy signed a warrant charging John Timothy Lee Jr. of assault and battery high and aggravated.  Lee is accused of striking the female victim “multiple times […]

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Mental health issues common this time of year

The holidays can be difficult for those who struggle with mental health issues.  South Carolina DHEC urges those who are suffering from suicidal thoughts to make a call.  The National Suicide Prevention Line is 800/273-TALK (8255), the South Carolina Mobile Crisis line is 833/364-2274), the SC HOPES help line is 844/-SC-HOPES (724-6737), or text “HOPE4SC” to 741741.

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“Sharing Life” this holiday season

The hospital at Anderson, AnMed, is one of several Upstate hospitals in hopes that in this holiday season you will consider sharing the gift of life by making an appointment to donate blood.  The Blood Connection is the only provider of blood products for all Upstate hospitals, including Prisma Health’s Oconee Memorial, and it relies on community blood donors to […]

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As precaution, extra school staff on duty

This morning the following statement was issued by Steve Hanvey, associate superintendent of Oconee public schools:  “We are aware of the talk of the Tik Tok challenge and have been in communication with law enforcement.  There has been no evidence of any threat to our schools.  Our SROs and administrative staff will have extra staff on duty today.”

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“Biden administration dropped the ball”–Graham

President Biden critic Senator Lindsey Graham questions where have administration officials been when it comes to the problems at the border with Mexico.  Graham issued a I-told-you-so statement this week on hearing that the Yuma, Arizona mayor declared state of emergency in response to the surge of illegal immigration encountered in the region.  Graham visited Yuma in October.  “Whether in […]

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Brandon Joshua Mauldin death investigation

The Anderson County coroner’s office says the Liberty man who died in a police-involved shooting Tuesday night crashed his vehicle behind a home on Queen Anne Lane, and was shot during what the state police say was a confrontation with county deputies.  Brandon Joshua Mauldin was pronounced dead at the scene.  Both the coroner’s office and the South Carolina Law […]

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