Capacity limit to be enforced tonight

Thirty-six people are the capacity limit for the Walhalla City Council chambers, and the fire chief says he’ll enforce that number at tonight’s council meeting.  Two controversial issues potentially are liable to create an overflow crowd.  One is the push by the councilman David Underwood for a utility customer show of support to lower the water re-connection fee.  The other […]

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Frances Kelley

Walhalla- Frances Perry Kelley, 72, wife of Colin Kelley, passed away, November 16, 2019 at An Med Cannon Hospital. A Private Service will be held by the family of Mrs. Frances Kelley. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.

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Seneca woman accsued of burning her home

The Seneca police have built a case alleging that a resident of Hunter Street set fire to a home that she shared with others. The police today announced the charge of arson second degree against Della Josephine Howard. The police say the fire at 506 Hunter Street Saturday, November 9 started in the bathroom of the mobile home. On that […]

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Underwood renews challenge to utility customers

The chairman of the Walhalla utilities committee is hopeful for a showing of support tomorrow evening as the city council sits down to tackle the items of business for its November meeting.  Councilman David Underwood is ramping up his effort to lower the re-connection fee charged to customers who are delinquent in paying their monthly bill.  He’s calling again for […]

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More court weeks the answer to jail overcrowding?

When it opened nearly five years ago, the Oconee Detention Center was rated for a population of 200 inmates. Sheriff Mike Crenshaw says he believes that if the state were to authorize additional terms of the General Sessions Court, the disposition of cases during those added weeks could help avoid the potential for jail over-crowding. Crenshaw says, “Twelve weeks per […]

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Sheriff’s Office requests public’s assistance

Oconee Sheriff’s Office has turned to the public for assistance in helping locate a man for whom two General Sessions Court bench warrants have been issued. According to the Sheriff’s Office, an anonymous $1 thousand reward is being offered for tips leading to the arrest of Patrick Rashad Richardson. To leave an anonymous tip by phone call Crime Stoppers at […]

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William “Bill” Hodge Tripp

Westminster- William “Bill” Hodge Tripp, 89, of the late Jewel Elizabeth Hamil Tripp, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Magnolia Manor in Greenville. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Heritage Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.

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Timothy “T.J” Wade Phillips Jr.

Walhalla- Timothy “T.J.” Wade Phillips Jr, 31, formerly of Westminster, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Magnolia Manor in Spartanburg, SC. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Sandifer Funeral Home. The […]

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Seneca High’s chorus program stands out again

Thirty-four Seneca High School chorus students were named to the South Carolina All-State Chorus. Of the more than 80 schools participating in the state, Seneca High School had the third largest number of students chosen. Students selected will sing at Winthrop University in March with world-renowned conductors. The high school extends special congratulations to the 17 students who performed perfectly […]

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