Duncan statement on killing of Iranian commander

U-S Rep. Jeff Duncan has reacted to the killing by the U-S in Iraq of a top Iranian military commander.  The 3rd District Republican said:  I applaud President Trump for taking decisive action to take out Qassem Soleimani, a brutal terrorist with the blood of countless Americans on his hands.”  Soleimani headed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force, a U-S […]

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National championship viewing party in the works

At their meeting next week, Clemson’s elected leaders will consider arrangements to allow for a viewing party for the national collegiate championship game. At the Monday meeting, Mayor J-C Cook will propose to the city council that part of College Avenue be closed and open container law be suspended inside the gated event area for watching Clemson-Louisiana State.

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Ronald “Busty” Cox

Seneca, SC — Ronald “Busty” Cox, 64, husband of Reba R. Stepp Cox, of 1520 Park Ridge Drive, Seneca, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Cottingham Hospice House. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN […]

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Robert William “Bob” Vissage

Seneca, SC — Robert William “Bob” Vissage, 69, of 112 Stonebrook Drive, Seneca passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his residence. Graveside services will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Double Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, prior to the service, […]

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Marie Francis Klerlein

Walhalla, SC — Marie Francis Klerlein, 78, SC, wife of Paul B. Klerlein, of Walhalla, SC, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at her home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Davenport Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, ATTN: Always and Forever […]

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Robert Olin Brock

Walhalla, SC — Robert Olin Brock, 85, husband of the late Rebecca White Brock, of 301 Playground Road, Walhalla, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Davenport Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s […]

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Love was in the air during 2019 in Oconee

The spirit of matrimony fared well in the year just completed in Oconee County. And the numbers show that tying the knot under the aegis of Probate Judge Kenny Johns and his staff is still a money-maker for the county. The probate staff issued 562 marriage licenses, and the probate judges performed 240 ceremonies. Oconee County residents are charged $30 […]

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Over New Year’s, the jail population spikes

Many people likely spent the New Year’s period with family and friends. Others may have followed college football bowl games. Sadly, several people were enrolled in the Oconee County lockup. Between New Year’s Eve and midnight New Year’s Day, law enforcement officers made cases for disorderly conduct, breach of peace, driving under suspension, and reckless driving. Several drivers were transported […]

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