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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed two positive rabies cases in animals in two different counties: A bat found near Queens Drive and Rocky Gap Road in Mountain Rest, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Three cats were exposed and will be quarantined […]
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The group Oconee County Conservatives has a new leader. Roel Cruz has been appointed president of the group, a unanimous choice by the board, according to the announcement. The announcement from Matthew Durham, board chairman, states, “Cruz, a dedicated member of the OCC since its inception, has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the principles that guide the organization. His […]
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At its meeting next week, the Clemson Planning Commission is to learn about “The Station at Clemson”. The planning commissioners are to review an application by an Athens, Georgia firm to develop the former Bi-Lo shopping center, nine acres in size, on the Old Greenville Highway into a planned development of residential and commercial units. If the applicant’s plans go […]
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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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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” […]
Read moreFranklin 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 […]
Read moreWalhalla, 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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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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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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This month state and local election officials encourage South Carolinians to be sure they are registered and their addresses are up to date, in advance of November 7. On that General Election Day, there will be more than 200 local elections across the state, including in Oconee’s five municipalities. To be eligible to vote November 7, the deadline to be […]
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