Concession from Superintendent Thorsland

Dr. Michael Thorsland, Oconee superintendent of education, says the district is now facing more cases than it did at any time last year.  But he says the Oconee schools are focused on distancing and cleaning measures, co-horting of students at the elementary level, and encouraging masks for students and staff.  He also expressed gratitude to all of the school nurses […]

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Charles “Chuck” King

Westminster – Charles Anthony “Chuck” King, 62, passed away on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.   Chuck was born in Oconee County, and was the son of the late Francis M. “Buddy” King Sr. and Leona “Tina” Thompson King.  Chuck was a retired truck driver, a member of the Westminster Masonic Lodge, a […]

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COVID statement from Oconee schools

“The School District of Oconee County continues to face a steep rise in COVID-19 cases.  This rise in cases has resulted in a significant number of students being quarantined as well as the closure of many classes, sports teams, and extracurriculars. A COVID Data Dashboard  was developed to keep families and the community informed of cases and trends within the […]

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From northwest Florida to Oconee Jail

Authorities have completed the extradition of a second suspect in the shooting of a man this month at his Holly Springs, Westminster area home.  The Oconee Sheriff’s Office announces Sayphonh Miranda Aquilla Xayachack was transported yesterday to the Oconee Detention Center from the Bay County, Florida Sheriff’s Office.  Twenty-five year old Xayachack was arrested in Panama City.  In Oconee, she […]

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For now, defendant’s fate is “sealed”

A verdict in absentia was returned this week in the Oconee General Sessions Courtroom against a man charged with possession of meth/crack cocaine third offense.  Because the defendant did not show up for trial, Randy Lee Cantrell was tried in his absence and, according to Deputy Solicitor Alderman, the jury’s verdict will remain sealed until he is found and brought […]

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