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A crowd of 300 is expected Friday at Seneca’s Family Life Institute for the city’s annual Black History Luncheon. All tickets have been taken, according to Shelby Henderson. Each year the event grows by reputation. Keynoting this year’s luncheon will be Dr. Brenda Tindall who is involved with the creation of an International African American Museum in Charleston.
Read moreThe weatherman says he is sorry. He missed the forecast on Saturday when a 2.5″ snow fell here outside WGOG. Listeners have given us the following other snowfall counts: 3″ in both Zion and Richland communities; 4″ in Mountain Rest. At the Hickory Hollow weather station in Walhalla, Official Weather Observer Barbara Wilson reported 2.5″ of snow.
Read moreWith an abundance of grief, we announce the home-going of Mary Joann Wilson Cain, 86, of Westminster, SC on February 8, 2020. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30 – 1:30 pm at Sandifer Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will follow at, 2:00 pm, Friday, February 14, 2020, at Chauga Baptist Church Cemetery. After the service, she […]
Read moreWestminster – Betty Jean York Beck, 81, wife of 61 years to the late Bart Keith Beck, passed away peacefully, February 6, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home with burial to follow at Unity Baptist Church Cemetery. The […]
Read moreWestminster – Helen Vissage James, 94, wife of the late Jesse Gaston James, passed away, February 9, 2020, at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held 11 am, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Westminster First Baptist Church with burial to follow at First Baptist Memorial Park. The family will receive friend’s from 6:00 – 8:00 […]
Read moreWest Union, SC — Janice Ruth Quarles Summey, 71, wife of the late Melvin Cleo Summey, of 605 Ebenezer Rd., West Union, passed away on Saturday, February 08, 2020, at Cottingham Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park. The family […]
Read moreTo the delight of the mayor, the Seneca downtown is in line for more restaurants. The block of N. Townville, between Main and N. 1st Streets, could see two new restaurants. One is a Mayberry’s restaurant and the other, according to Mayor Alexander, is an eatery that will feature tacos. The taco restaurant is to take over space used by […]
Read moreAn idea born back in the 20th century became reality on Saturday when the Foothills Area YMCA held the grand opening of the Cottingham Campus on property adjoining the hospital complex near Seneca. The “Y” campus is named for the Cottinghams, a couple instrumental in helping raise funds for the multi-million dollar project. Hundreds of people turned out for the […]
Read moreA cell phone left on the counter at an Oconee convenience store was stolen, and authorities have video depicting the thief. The crime occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, February 1 at the 7-11 on 123, the Seneca-Clemson highway corridor. Sheriff’s officers are looking for a white male who had a full beard and several tattoos. If your tip can […]
Read moreA man is under arrest in Oconee County for allegedly going on a crime spree while naked early yesterday at two locations near Clemson. The Sheriff’s Office announces burglary and assault charges against 21-year old Luke Carter Owens. Deputies quoted a man at the Epoch apartments on 123 as saying a naked man beat on his door, made entry, and […]
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