Changes made to Seneca utility bills

Customers of Seneca Light and Water are being alerted to changes in their utility bills, including notice that sewer charges are headed upward.  “In the past, charges for sewer services have been shown as one amount which included (1) services provided to you by the City of Seneca’s wastewater collection system; and (2) services provided to you by the Oconee […]

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Throwing a task force at a drug problem

At its meeting tomorrow night, the Oconee County Council will consider first and final reading of a resolution to establish an Oconee Opioid Response Task Force.  Elsewhere on the council’s agenda:  discussion and approval of an RFP–request for proposals–to renovate the old courthouse.  Among the matters reserved for discussion during tomorrow’s executive session:  an economic development matter “Utica Mill Project” […]

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William Watkins

Franklin County, GA – William Gentry Watkins, 43, husband of Virginia D. Franklin Watkins, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at his residence.   Born in Westminster, South Carolina, William was the son of late Steve DeWayne Watkins and the late Bobbie Jean Smith Watkins.  William was self-employed as a mechanic and enjoyed shooting pool and fishing, and was […]

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Carolyn Black

    Walhalla, SC — Carolyn Fuller Black, 78, wife of Randy Gordon Black, of Walhalla, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Foothills Assisted Living.   A native of Oconee County, Mrs. Black was the daughter of the late Walter Anderson and Kate Swift Fuller. She was the pianist for various churches throughout Oconee County for over 50 years […]

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Arrested man ID’d as a repeat domestic violence offender

A Walhalla area man remained in jail today, after his arrested yesterday on charges of kidnapping and domestic violence – high and aggravated.  Oconee Sheriff’s Office identified the accused, Thomas Gregory Lockridge Jr., having been arrested during an investigation of a complaint at a Rocky Knoll Road address, offenses that are alleged to have occurred between Monday, August 18 and […]

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The hope for Chicopee Field back to be back in use by the fall

Walhalla’s mayor says the rebuild of Chicopee Field, one of the city’s famed ball fields, has progressed to the point that he’s making a hopeful prediction.  Mayor Edwards says John Galbreath, the recreation director, has started building the dugouts. Sand and topsoil have been added, the concrete work on the stands is complete.  To meet code, handrails will be required.  […]

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Local DSS workers recognized

Two Oconee DSS workers were among seven professionals across South Carolina to be recognized by the state director as Employees of the Month.  For hard work and for what DSS says are competence, courage and compassion were Oconee’s Denise Lusk, Office of Counsel; and Pam Bowman, Adult Advocacy Services.  Each honoree was allowed the use of designated parking space during […]

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Arrest made in theft of off-road sport vehicles

The police in Seneca arrested a Greenville man this week in a one-year old investigation of stolen off-road vehicles.  The Polaris RZRs are designed for trail and dune riding. Law enforcement reports show three charges of grand larceny against Michael Jacob Zaagman.  The 43-year old Zaagman was arrested Wednesday evening and taken to the Oconee jail.   The police were alerted […]

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