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A second Florida resident has been arrested and charged in an ongoing vehicle break-in case at the Oconee County South Cove Park, dating to October of last year. The latest arrest, according to the sheriff’s office, is that of Shellmeasha Laquesha Peterson, with addresses in both Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Peterson is charged with breaking into motor vehicles, petty […]
Read moreA lifelong Pickens County resident, Mable Owens Clarke, recently was awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian award–the Order of the Palmetto. That award recognized Clarke for her work in the Liberia community and the Soapstone Baptist Church. Liberia dates back to 1865 and denotes it was created by a group of more than 600 newly freed slaves as a place of […]
Read moreMagistrate Will Derrick has ruled to settle a dispute between the former chairman of the Oconee Republican Party and those who are now in his place. The ruling goes against ousted Chairman David McMahan and requires him, along with Mickey Haney, Thomas James, Shannon Baker, David Nix, Matthew Durham, and Perry Smith to turnover ownership and possession of certain assets […]
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A greeting of Happy Thanksgiving arrived at 101.7/WGOG from a church worker at Walhalla’s St. Luke Methodist–accompanied by what’ll be in this afternoon’s food giveaway. From 4:30 to 5:30 this evening, St. Luke Methodist on E. Main, to anyone in need, will open its pantry to give out boxes of staples, along with frozen fish or chicken.
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Seneca residents stayed away last night from a hearing designed to make comment to their planning commission on the contents of the city’s new comprehensive plan. There were no speakers from the public at all, according to Ed Halbig, the city’s liaison to the commissioners. However, Halbig says the commission made some changes in the plan, as compiled by the […]
Read moreAs part of statewide monitoring of one of the most active influenza (flu) seasons in recent years, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has begun tracking flu vaccination numbers and will provide those numbers every two weeks, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 23. “We don’t routinely track flu vaccine numbers but feel the need to provide that […]
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Boys and girls in Oconee County in need of a winter coat but can’t afford one do not need to despair. The Knights of Columbus, Council 6884, has made a donation of Youth Winter Coats to the county sheriff’s office. The Knights of Columbus donated four boxes of youth winter coat, and Sheriff Crenshaw says they are for boys and […]
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The men and women who’ll make up Oconee’s jail population this week are not being forgotten. Here’s their menu for Thanksgiving Day: Turkey 6 oz Dressing 1 cup Gravy 2 oz Mashed potatoes 1 cup Green beans ½ cup Dinner roll and a slice of cake with topping
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As many as 125 Oconee families in need are receiving Thanksgiving meals, thanks to a partnership involving the county sheriff’s office and others. The meal distribution started yesterday involving a partnership among the sheriff’s office, Publix in Seneca, and the Isaiah 40:31 Foundation. “Last Christman, an anonymous donor with the Isaiah 40:31 Foundation made a $5,000 donation that allowed deputies […]
Read moreOn this holiday week, all Oconee County recycle centers will operate tomorrow (Wednesday). But they’ll be closed on both Thursday and Friday to allow the employees time to enjoy Thanksgiving. They’ll re-open at regular time Saturday morning. The city of Walhalla will follow this holiday week schedule: Trash pickups through tomorrow take place on schedule. For Thursday customers, the pickup […]
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