The torch is passed to a younger generation

The future of Oconee County is in the hands of its younger population.  Twenty notable Oconeeans were recognized today by the chamber of commerce for their achievements.  All of them, each under 40 years old, have already distinguished themselves and hold promise to lead in the future.  Words of encouragement were delivered by Vanessa Penton, executive director of the Oconee […]

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Southern Wesleyan welcomes first Jericho occupants

A five-year project reached opening stage last week when the Southern Wesleyan University in Central welcomed the first occupants of an on-campus residential facility that will mix students with individuals with disabilities and special needs.  A lunch and learn event for the SWU/Jericho Project will take place 11:30 am Tuesday, September 6 in Founders Hall.  Guest speaker will be Elaine […]

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Florida surgeon among new physicians Oconee-bound

A surgeon is leaving one of the wealthiest cities in the country to practice his profession in Oconee County. Dr. David Lamon of Naples, Florida was one of six new doctors being welcomed this week to the Oconee Memorial campus of Prisma Health. The announcement was made by Ben Gecewich, who directs the various physician offices owned by the local […]

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It’s a big home run year even in the minors

Outfielder Michael Gettys in the minor league system of the San Diego Padres has set a single-season home run record playing for the Padres’ AAA farm team, the El Paso Chihuahuas.  He did it by clubbing his 31st home run of the season.  Gettys, from Gainesville, Georgia, is the grandson of Donna and retired WGOG announcer Wayne Morton of Seneca.

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Builders change their Walhalla re-zoning request

The builders have changed their Tyre B. Mauldin Street re-zoning application that has sparked controversy in Walhalla, according to an announcement by Daniel Fletcher, zoning administrator. In place of a planned unit development zone, Season’s Builders now seeks a general residential classification for 2.5 acres, and the planning commission will hold a hearing next month. Notices for a 5:30 pm […]

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Surveyors begin sewer line survey in southern Oconee

Tangible evidence this week that one of the more talked back Oconee County projects, dating back 10-15 years, is finally taking shape. According to a well-placed source, crews from Floyd Davis Engineering are beginning to survey for a sewer line to connect the Golden Corner Commerce Park on SC 59 with Interstate-85. We’ve learned that the surveyors are going to […]

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Two boats collide on Lake Keowee

A pontoon boat and a pleasure boat collided around 9 o’clock last night on Lake Keowee not far from Seneca. According to a report from the fire department, seven people suffered minor injuries—six of them were on the pontoon. The pleasure boat, which contained only the operator, sank and it’ll be left to salvage crews over the coming days to […]

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Tree cutter dead after golf course accident

A tree cutter on a golf course has died after being injured in an incident under investigation by the Pickens County coroner and other law enforcement agencies. Coroner Kandy Kelley said Cliffs employee Benjamin Wood was pronounced dead at the Cannon Memorial Hospital yesterday after being hurt when cutting down a tree on at a Keowee Springs Course. He was […]

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