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Stephens County resident has been arrested and charged with Grand Larceny by the Oconee County South Carolina Sheriff’s Office. Zachary Dewain Butler, of Gumlog Road, Martin, was taken into custody following an investigation into the theft of a diamond engagement ring valued at $2,500. According to an incident report on file with the OCSO, a woman called the sheriff’s office […]
Read moreYesterday was the first day of the three-day candidate qualifying period for the upcoming Toccoa and Martin Municipal Elections. As of 4:30 p.m. yesterday, seven candidates had completed qualifying for the Toccoa election, and no candidates had qualified for the Martin election. According to Martin City Clerk Sonya Stovall, two council member seats will be up for election in the […]
Read moreDeputies from the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office were contacted by 911 Dispatch regarding a one car accident in the 700 block of Hayes-Wilbanks Road on Friday afternoon, August 18, at 12:46 p.m., Sheriff Randy Shirley told WNEG News this evening. A vehicle lost control in the curve, crossing over the oncoming lane, where the vehicle left the roadway. The side […]
Read moreOn August 17, a Stephens County Deputy was arrested by the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and S.T.I.N.G. Unit following a month-long investigation. July 5, 2023, Corporal Aaron Moss of the S.C.S.O recovered a Kubota Excavator that was located off Lake Louise Road. It was believed to be stolen from Spokane, Washington. The Excavator was seized by the […]
Read moreWith the week winding down, downtown Toccoa is gearing up for another entertainment-packed weekend. Kicking things off tonight will be the Malpass Brothers concert at the Historic Ritz Theatre. This traditional country music concert, presented by Gus Arrendale & Springer Mountain Farms, is a fundraiser for the Toccoa/Stephens County Humane Shelter. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show starts […]
Read moreYesterday, August 17, a Stephens County Deputy was arrested by the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and S.T.I.N.G. Unit following a month-long investigation. Stephens County Sheriff Randy Shirley confirmed the arrest, but said details, including the officer’s name and charges, were being held until the Sheriff’s Office provides an official press release this afternoon, August. 18. WNEG News […]
Read moreStephens County Board of Registrars and Elections member Billy Chism has tendered his resignation from the Board as he prepares to run for a seat on the Toccoa City Commission. In a letter dated August 14, and provided to WNEG News yesterday, Chism states that he is resigning from the Board of Elections, effective tomorrow, August 18. He states, “I […]
Read moreForty five years ago, Dr. Paul Alford became the fourth president of Toccoa Falls College, bringing his wife and two daughters to a college still struggling through the tragic aftermath of a devastating flood, and facing financial challenges Alford served as President of Toccoa Falls College until 2000, and during that time, the growth of the college, and the advancements […]
Read moreAt last night’s Stephens County Board of Education meeting, school officials and Board members recognized the latest Spirit of Stephens Award winners. School and Community Engagement director April James introduced the winners. She announced that the classified employee Spirit of Stephens award winner for August is Karrie Perrin, a teacher at the Stephens County 5th Grade Academy. Janes announced that […]
Read moreThe Stephens County Elections and Voter Registration Office reminds local residents that qualifying for Toccoa and Martin Municipal elections begins next Monday. As previously reported by WNEG News, Election Supervisor Bruce Carlisle has confirmed that there will be two elections for the City of Toccoa, running simultaneously. One election is a special election to fill the vacant commission seat left […]
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