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Investigation of Oconee County sheriff candidate going to SLED
Mon, 14 May 2012 15:28:00 -0700
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is being asked to investigate allegations that Donnie Fricks, a candidate for Oconee County sheriff, assaulted a man handing out material critical of Fricks at a street festival Saturday in downtown Walhalla.
James Bartee says state official’s letter answers qualification question
Mon, 14 May 2012 17:24:00 -0700
Retired U.S. Secret Service agent James Bartee said Monday he hopes a letter from the general counsel for the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy will put to rest any question of his qualification to be Oconee County’s sheriff.
Ethics question arises at forum for Oconee District 5 council candidates
Thu, 17 May 2012 20:36:00 -0700
FAIR PLAY — Zoning, taxes and job creation dominated a forum for Oconee District 5 county council candidates Thursday, but questions about the ethics of one candidate drew the sharpest responses.
Motorcycle Wreck Leaves One Person Dead In Oconee County
Fri, 18 May 2012 21:04:43 -0700
Motorcycle Wreck Leaves One Person Dead In Oconee County
Motorcyclist killed after losing control of vehicle
Sat, 19 May 2012 02:52:29 -0700
A fatal motorcycle accident occured late Friday night in Oconee County.
Oconee County marks Confederate Memorial Day with solemn ceremonies
Sat, 12 May 2012 19:24:00 -0700
With three solemn gatherings, Oconee County residents took time Saturday to mark Confederate Memorial Day
Controversial grading policy commonly used in Upstate schools
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:45:41 -0700
Floor grading is a commonly used practice when it comes to students' grades, and it's used in some Upstate schools.
Motorcycle Victim Dies 200 Feet From His Home
Sat, 19 May 2012 07:34:43 -0700
Motorcycle Victim Dies 200 Feet From His Home
Drought worsens along Savannah River in SC
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:19:38 -0700
After one of the driest, warmest winters on record, another South Carolina county was designated Wednesday as being in a severe drought.The State Drought Response Committee added Aiken County to the list ...
Oconee council defers fire tax increase, axes cost of living raise
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:00 -0700
County's proposed budget at $50.4 million