Rebecca “Becky” Miller

Westminster – Rebecca “Becky” Annette Sandifer Miller, daughter of the late Cecil and Frances Sandifer, died peacefully at the Cottingham Hospice House, Monday, September 25th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and friends.   Born in Oconee County, on November 26th, 1951. She was employed with Dr. Kuemmerer’s office for many years as a medical assistant and later retired from […]

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The trade-off to a big growth county

Oconee County’s growth climate brings newcomers, creates jobs, and swells the tax base.  But one county department director has his eye on what goes into the ground — the growing accumulation of solid waste.  Latest figures show for the 12-month period from July 2022 through June 2023, the county expended $6.7 million to rid itself of solid waste.  Some of […]

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Delayed start to the leaf season

Clemson University’s official leaf watcher recommends a little patience to all who want to take in the fall colors.  As the weather cools, there’s the urge to take to the mountains to see vibrant palates of autumnal hues.  While the first colors of fall peeking cause excitement, Clemson’s Don Hagan says, a delayed start to the leaf season is not […]

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Dottie Jones

Seneca – Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Jones, 67, wife of James Douglas “Doug” Jones, Sr., passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her residence.       Born in Denver, Colorado, Dottie was the daughter of the late Carl D. Clifton Maxie and Gloria Medina Huerta Maxie.  Dottie was a homemaker and formerly worked in Home Health Services with APP-I.    […]

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William Harvey

  Anderson, SC– William Roy Harvey, 93, husband of the late Renate Harvey, of Walhalla, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home.   A native of Walhalla, SC, Mr. Harvey was the son of the late Jesse and Annie Harvey. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 24 years. […]

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Georgia Kidd

Seneca – Georgia Bell Kidd, 85, wife of the late Oscar Louis Kidd, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Pruitt Healthcare.   Born in Seneca, SC, Georgia was the daughter of the late Abe Leroy and Margie Pointer Leroy.  Georgia was a homemaker and member of South Union Baptist Church.   Georgia is survived by her daughter, Susan […]

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Walhalla history talk stirs old memories

To newcomers, along with old-timers, the seat of Oconee County government is replete with a history of interesting and colorful factoids that started when a group of German immigrants set out from the South Carolina coast in search of a better life.  That was the mid-19th century.  A talk delivered by state lawmaker Bill Whitmire, a retired history teacher, attracted […]

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