Home violence case settled by court action

A plea of guilty resolved a domestic violence case today in the Oconee General Sessions Court.  An Oconee man, Tracy Lee Fowler, pleaded guilty to domestic violence first degree.  Fowler was ordered by the judge to serve a sentence of ten years in prison, suspended to six years, to be followed by five years’ probation.  Judge Cordell Maddox heard from […]

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A sewer question looming more than ever

“Closer on the horizon” is how Oconee’s sewer official sees the time for a decision on whether to build a new treatment plant or expand the existing 40-year-plus facility at Seneca.  Chris Eleazer, the JRSA executive director, responded to a question by board member David Dial.  “I think we are approaching that now,” Eleazer said when Dial asked when does […]

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A communication between two county officials

The executive director of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority plans to email the Oconee County administrator.  The JRSA’s Chris Eleazer became inspired to write Amanda Brock, the county administrator, during discussion this morning by a JRSA committee’s reaction to County Council’s intentions for up to $25 million in general obligation bonds.  Those bonds are to generate monies for capital projects, […]

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Two South Carolina horses die from mosquito-born disease

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has taken the lives of two South Carolina horses, according to Michael Neault, State Veterinarian and Director of Clemson Livestock Poultry Health.  The National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the diagnosis on Monday.  One horse was a two-year-old quarter horse gelding in Sumter County; the second, a five-year-old quarter horse mare in Lee County.  They are the […]

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Patrick Donavan Maher

Walhalla, SC– Patrick Donavan Maher passed away at home on August 22, 2023, at age 72, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.   Patrick was born on March 12th, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN to Daniel and Beulah Maher. Patrick attended Southwest High School in Minneapolis and then went on to serve in the Army where he was stationed […]

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New political qualifying reported today

As reported by Kristi Burr at the Oconee Elections Office, the following five people have signed up for municipal races this November:  Linda Oliver for re-election as West Union; Dixie Meeks, for re-election to the town council there;  Leigh Roach for Salem Town Council; and Freddie Lopez and Dan Holman for Walhalla City Council.  Friday noon is the filing period […]

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One investigation completed; a second in progress

Greenville Sheriff’s Office has completed its part of the investigation into Nevan Hopkins’ fatal accident in Westminster, but the Oconee Sheriff’s Office internal investigation continues.  Sheriff Crenshaw issued this statement today to 101.7/WGOG NEWS:  “We are still gathering data but based on what we know at this time, the motorcycle sped past our deputy at a high rate of speed. […]

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