Teens and screens precautions

On a week when South Carolina ETV ran a program titled, “Safe Space:  Teens and Screens”, 101.7/WGOG  NEWS sent an inquiry to the Oconee public schools on whether students are taught any type of etiquette when it comes to making posts on social media.  The answer is they are.  Jennifer Dodd, district spokeswoman, says, “Our media specialists cover digital safety […]

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Court system raises pay for interpreters

Increased funding provided by the legislature is allowing the South Carolina Judicial Branch to expand and enhance its court interpreting program for limited English proficient individuals and those who rely on American Sign Language.  Persons interested in pursuing certification as an LEP interpreter through the South Carolina Court Interpreter Certification Program are invited to register for the next two-day workshop […]

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Chamber touts two October events

Fifteen members of Oconee industries and other organizations make up the 2023 Leadership Class of Oconee County and they are set to graduate in a ceremony Tuesday, October 10 in Newry.  According to the Chamber of Commerce, the graduation will take place at the Newry Event Center at the Newry Mill.  Friday, October 13 will mark the return of the […]

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Duncan one of the 91

Jeff Duncan, the South Carolina 3rd District representative to the congress, voted in the minority Saturday when the House approved a continuing resolution that temporarily keeps the federal government running.  The resolution passed 331-91.  As a conservative, Duncan says his votes against continuing resolutions are consistent with his belief that large budget cuts are required. He said, “We must stop […]

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Don Holcombe

Walhalla – Donald “Don” Christopher Holcombe, 67, husband of Janet Winkler Holcombe, passed away on Thursday, September, 28, 2023 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Don was the son of the late James “Buck” Holcombe and Betty Jo King Holcombe. Don was a masonry contractor in the construction industry. Don enjoyed tinkering […]

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James Murray “Jim” Hintz

James Murray Hintz, known to friends and family as Jim, passed away on Thursday September 28, 2023, in Seneca, South Carolina at the age of 73. Born in Lake Forest, Illinois on September 16, 1950, he was the son of the late Donald Murray and Gladys Ada Hintz. Mr. Hintz received his B.A. from Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin. He […]

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Ralph W. Lowery

Wesminster, SC – Ralph W. Lowery, 86, husband of Mabel S. Lowery, of Westminster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Cottingham Hospice House.   A native of Westminster, SC, Mr. Lowery was the son of the late Milford Carmon and Cora Roach Lowery. He retired as Construction Supervisor at Duke Energy and was a veteran of U.S. […]

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Rucia Adams

Toccoa – Rucia Yvonne Matheson Adams, 71, wife of the late John Randall “Randy” Adams, passed away on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 at Pruitt Health Athens Heritage.   Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Rucia was the daughter of the late Kenneth Nelson “Kenny” Matheson and Lena Mae James Matheson. Rucia worked for Ionosphere where she was a Travel Agent. She […]

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