Leaves are falling, so are those gas pump prices

South Carolina and Georgia drivers, among others, are keeping more green in their wallets.  Outlets across Oconee have been selling unleaded regular in the area of the $2.80s. Lake Hartwell Radio WLHR at Lavonia quotes a spokeswoman for AAA-The Auto Club Group as saying factors include slack demand, cheaper oil prices, and the Georgia governor’s suspension of that state’s gas […]

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Commissioners to speak with DOT rep

At their last meeting, Oconee planning commissioners engaged Kyle Reid, the county’s roads and bridges department head, about road improvements countywide.  Some of the commissioners’ questions pertained to state-maintained roads; so, at their next meeting on Monday they will welcome Frederick Thompson of the South Carolina DOT for a discussion about the many state-maintained roads and highways across Oconee.

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Clemson swimming pool owner fined by the state

The owner/operator of the swimming pool at a Clemson apartment complex has paid a $680 dollar fine to settle violations discovered by state inspectors during two visits during the last swimming season.  According to an announcement by South Carolina DHEC, violations were assessed to the Clemson Edge apartments on Berkeley Place Circle for failure to properly operate and maintain public […]

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Judge’s rulings end wrongful death and medical malpractice cases

In separate judge’s rulings this afternoon, the Oconee Common Pleas Court closed out three cases – one of them alleging wrongful death and the two others alleging medical malpractice.  Taken together, the rulings by Judge Scott Sprouse set in motion settlements totaling $975 thousand dollars to be divided among three plaintiffs.  In the case of Sara Holbrooks for the estate […]

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Addis still mulling re-election bid

A long-serving Oconee public servant, Karl Addis, has confirmed to 101.7/WGOG NEWS the talk that he, in fact, may change his mind and offer for a new term next year as county coroner.  Addis turned 66 last week, but says he feels still relatively young and admits he might reverse a decision to retire and run again during next year’s […]

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Ronald Mitchell

Westminster – Ronald Eugene Mitchell, 66, husband of Grace Byrum Mitchell, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at his residence.   Born in Newport News, Virginia, Ronald was the son of the late Robert Lowell Mitchell and Carrie Kuemmerer Knorr.  Ronald worked for Schneider Electric – Square D in the Quality Control Department.   Ronald is survived by his […]

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Three more Westminster fire fighters

A new agreement with the county provides higher compensation for Westminster, and Oconee’s third largest municipality will use the additional monies to create three new firefighting positions.  That was a city council decision last night. Kevin Bronson, city administrator, says, “The new agreement increases the compensation from Oconee County to the City from $285,000 annually to $550,000 annually.”  By adding […]

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Sarah Lollis Hawkins

Westminster, SC — Sarah Lollis Hawkins, 92, wife of the late Thomas Louie Hawkins, of Westminster, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Keowee Square in Seneca.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Hawkins was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Marie Gray Lollis. She was a retired inspector at West Point Stevens and was […]

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What could be in store for the Ravenel Research (CU) Campus

Clemson University’s growing pains have pushed many a student off-campus for lodging; now, it appears, the university’s long-range planning may create education opportunity at university property, among other places, in Oconee County.  The city of Clemson recently responded to a “Conversation with Council” question about satellite campuses to relieve growth pressures in the city.  According to the city, there’s continuing […]

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