Second arrest in case alleging rural home burglary

A second person is under arrest in Oconee County, accused of culpability in a burglary in a rural part of the county.  The newest arrest, according to authorities, is that of Crystal Graham Bernard. The 45-year old Bernard was arrest yesterday and charged with first-degree burglary, petty larceny, and malicious injury to property on August 24 on Edgewood Drive.  The […]

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Design work to expand Tech’s Oconee Hall

The commissioners for Tri-County Technical College approved recommending an architect to undertake preliminary design work to expand Oconee Hall at the Pendleton campus.  The cost of the design work is estimated at $240 thousand.  A Tech spokeswoman says that’s roughly 1.5% of the total cost to renovate and expand Oconee Hall.  The next step is to request approval at the […]

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For COVID-19 precautions, city hall building closes

Out of precautions, Westminster has closed its city hall, likely for a few days.  City officials announced that a city hall worker tested positive for COVID-19, and the remaining staff are being asked to take a test before they return to work.  Mayor Brian Ramey says it’s a precautionary move.  Ramey quotes Kevin Bronson, city administrator, as saying that anyone […]

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On a combine, from South Union to Fair Play

If you’ve ever wondered about the size of Oconee County agriculture, take a ride some day on SC 182 from Oakway to Fair Play.  Any doubts will be erased.  Much of southern Oconee remain a strong agriculture base.  Andy Whitten is part of a working Oconee County farm family.  He has raised issues of safety involving the general motoring public […]

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Carolinas see small drop in gas pump prices

Gas prices in the Carolinas are still reflecting summertime levels when demand was higher, seeing a very small decline on the week. The big culprit being higher oil prices which is keeping the pressure on at the pump. “Motorists should soon see the usual relief at the pump that comes with the fall season,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson, AAA – […]

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A daily pill promoted to those at risk for STD/HIV

Free STD/HIV testing and educational webinars are part of PrEP Awareness Week initiatives aimed at increasing awareness about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a pill that can help greatly reduce HIV infection if an individual is exposed to the virus. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2012, PrEP is a daily pill for use by people who don’t have HIV but […]

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Westminster man arrested in sex crime investigation

A young Westminster man must answer to charges of criminal exploitation of a minor in the second degree.  Oconee Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Bradley Jadon Neely, 18 years old.  The sheriff’s office released this statement:  “Based upon evidence that was gathered during the investigation, and according to arrest warrants, it was determined that Neely had distributed material that […]

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