A new RFP for a Lake Hartwell peninsula

At the state Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism in Columbia, it is back to work on the future of a valuable Lake Hartwell peninsula inside Oconee County.  A spokeswoman for the PRT, Samantha Queen, says, “We are working on a new RFP (Request for Proposals) now and we anticipate it being out in late spring or early summer.”  The […]

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Eleven contestants in Miss Pride pageant

Eleven young ladies competed Saturday at Walhalla High in the Third Annual Miss Pride of Oconee County.  Miley Long was the overall Miss Pride winner and captured the Miss Photogenic Award.  Other winners were Emmeline Louise Smith, Tiny Miss Pride; Emrie Nicole Nimmons, Little Miss Pride; Zoey Brown, Young Miss Pride; Gabrielle Tally Luce, Jr., Teen Miss Pride; Ella Claire […]

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Scammer used caller I-D spoofing

An Oconee financial crime investigator has been made aware of a scam in which a text was sent seeking authorization for a charge that turned out to be fraudulent.  In this scam, if the receiver of the text responds no, an additional text is sent saying that a “representative” will call.  But the so-called representative will use caller I-D spoofing […]

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State House candidacy announcement

Announcement has been received of an Oconeean for the state House of Representatives.  Adam Duncan is announcing for District Two, State House of Representatives with a promise he will represent Oconeeans and not cater to special interests.  The District Two seat is held by Bill Sandifer, who seeks re-nomination in the June Republican primary.

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Rascally Raccoon Refuge on its way to Oconee

From Crystal River, Florida to Oconee County will come the Rascally Raccoon Refuge, a wildlife rescue. The plans for Rascally Raccoon Refuge are confirmed to 101.7/WGOG NEWS in an interview with Sonia Bessiere.  The Bessieres have acquired about 88 acres on SC 130/the Stamp Creek Road – where a gun range operated on property now acquired by the Florida couple. […]

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