Arrest involved accusations of counterfeit marks

An Asheville, North Carolina area man is under arrest in Oconee County, after sheriff’s officers investigated a complaint about the sale of fake gold bars.  According to authorities, charges were filed yesterday against Steven Cody Hargus of Zirconia, North Carolina.  A sheriff’s officer signed arrest affidavits that allege 42-year old Hargus “knowingly and willfully transport, transfer, distribute or sell an […]

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Richard Barrett “Barry” Thompson

Richard Barrett “Barry” Thompson Seneca, South Carolina   Richard Barret Thompson, known to friends as Barry, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Seneca, South Carolina. Born on September 1, 1973, he was the son of Mrs. Linda Shook Dowen.   Richard was an avid outdoorsman and will be remembered for his love of fishing and hunting.   In […]

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Non-partisan group chides Scott and two other solons

Senator Tim Scott and two other members of the South Carolina congressional delegation to Washington (U-S representatives Ralph Norman and William Timmons) are harming South Carolina consumers, according to a non-profit that bills itself as a non-partisan organization that shines a light on special interests who often wield unchecked power and influence in Washington.  The group Accountable.US, in a new […]

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New director for a children’s home

The Collins Children’s Home near Seneca has a new leader.  Kelly Ross, Oconee native, is the new director. Ross’s background includes West-Oak High graduate, army veteran, former CEO of the Foothills Care Center, and former staff member of the Piedmont Women’s Center in Greenville.  Her family is described pleased that she has returned to her home county.

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