Misunderstanding kept some voters away

Joy Scharich, director of Oconee elections, says you would not believe how many people called yesterday who were under the impression that they could vote in the municipal elections. These, Scharich says, were Oconee residents who live beyond the municipal corporate limits. But they thought they could vote. By law, however, only those people who live inside a municipality—such as […]

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Oddity in the vote counts

A surprising result from West Union means that the town is going to have to decide which of its four council winners get four-year terms and which get two. There were four unopposed ballots candidates for four council seats. And the unofficial results show Kathy Frederick, Bethany James, Dixie Meeks, and Doug Moore each with 15 votes. There were no […]

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Two mayoral incumbents beat back challenges

The incumbents for mayor in four Oconee municipalities can look forward to new, four-year terms in office, provided last night’s results stand up to a certification review on Thursday. They are Danny Edwards in Walhalla, Brian Ramey in Westminster, Lynn Towe in Salem, and Linda Oliver in West Union. Oliver was an unopposed ballot candidate in the elections. Brian Ramey […]

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Walhalla, Westminster vote results

Walhalla–for mayor: Edwards 216 Owens 111 Chastain 105 Bagwell 95 _________ City Council–top 3 win seats Underwood 346 Melendez 240 Woodward  222 _____________ Westminster, for mayor: Brian Ramey 256 Susan Alexander Ramey 148 ________ For city council, top 3 get seats: Duncan 188 Cater 184 Chastain 176 Until certified Thursday, all results are unofficial. According to one election official, there […]

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Mark Black

Mark Barry Black, 61, of Westminster passed away November 4, 2019, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born to the late Clyde and Hattie Black on April 26, 1958.   A native of Westminster, Mr. Black attended College Street and played football for the Westminster High School Trojans (#50), graduating in 1976. He was one of 2 […]

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Consultant’s deal to expire at contract end

A temporary consultant arrangement between Seneca and retired city administrator Greg Dietterick last November will be a one-time deal. Dietterick’s successor, Scott Moulder, said today, “We will discontinue (the consultancy) at completion of the initial agreement.” It’s believed the length of arrangement was approximately one year. At the time, Moulder was in the first few months as Dietterick’s replacement. Moulder […]

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Townville man charged in domestic violence incidents

Oconee law enforcement records show a Townville man faces two charges of domestic violence—one of them alleged to have occurred Sunday and the other, October 15. The arrest records for William Ernest Watson also show he’s charged with kidnapping. In one of the warrants for domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, 30-year old Watson is alleged to have […]

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Pioneer water quality complaints subside

Pioneer Rural Water has gone three weeks without a water quality complaint, and district officials are hoping it’s a sign that, at least for now, taste and odor issues are behind them. The Oconee-Anderson supplier last summer switched to Lake Hartwell raw water, drawn from the lake, and treated at the first-year treatment plant. Soon thereafter, however, sporadic complaints cropped […]

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Bank discloses third quarter financials

Total assets are growing at a bank that was formed by Oconee investors in the late 20th century.  Community First Bancorporation, parent company of Community First Bank, Walhalla, is reporting total assets at $420 million and earnings year-to-date of $1 million.  The earnings declined “primarily,” according to the announcement, “due to expenses associated with the Company’s growth strategy not experienced […]

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Census workers pay a visit

Two field representatives of the Census Bureau arrived today in Oconee County and were expected to meet with Adam Chapman, county planner, regarding preparations for Oconee County’s part in the population count that takes place across the country next year.  The workers brought a lot of materials and, when 101.7/WGOG NEWS met them, they were headed for a conference room […]

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