Bob Ayers

Westminster – Perry Robert “Bob” Ayers, 86, husband of the late Beatrice “Bea” Simpson Ayers, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at his residence.   Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Bob was the son of the late Perry William Ayers and Estelle Martha Wilson Ayers. Bob was a retired highway patrolman and owner/operator of B & B Used Cars.  […]

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Davis Ray Murphree

Westminster, SC– On July 28, 2023, Davis Ray Murphree passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a prolonged illness. He was 88 years old.   Ray was born to Amanda Josephine “Josie” Barker Murphree and William Samuel “Sam” Murphree in May 1935. He grew up in the family homeplace on the banks of Stamp Creek in Keowee Township near Salem, […]

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Zoey Pressley

Westminster – Zoey Amara Lee Pressley, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Prisma Health – Greenville Memorial Hospital.   Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Zoey was the infant daughter of Brandon Marlowe Pressley and Ruby Jo Windsor Pressley.   In addition to her parents, Zoey is survived by her brother, Logan Pressley; maternal grandmother, Nancy Windsor; paternal grandfather, […]

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Devin Derrick

Walhalla, SC– Devin Doyle Derrick, 31, husband of Marie Derrick, of Walhalla, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.   A native of Walhalla, SC, Mr. Derrick was the son of Johelen Maria Lamb Derrick and the late Anthony Doyle Derrick. He worked for Borg Warner as well as in the Produce department at Ingles in West […]

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Dan Suddeth succeeds Randy Renz

The Oconee County Aeronautics Commission has new leadership and a new place to hold meetings.  Long time commission chairman Randy Renz resigned recently and, during a meeting last week, he was succeeded by Dan Suddeth.  Other new officers are Al Brightwell, vice-chairman; and Eric Barnhill, secretary. 101.7/WGOG NEWS has learned that starting in October regular, quarterly meetings will move from […]

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A Walhalla community meeting

Walhalla invites its stakeholders, along with the general public, to share thoughts and ideas that can help shape the city for the next 20 years.  It’s comprehensive plan time for Walhalla.  And tomorrow from 9 am to 3 pm at the Depot on S. College Street the first of four open houses over the next three months will take place.  […]

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Forum to focus on protection from active shooters

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office will host the first “Community Forum” on Tuesday, August 15th at the Auditorium at Seneca High School. The first Forum, which will begin at 6:30pm, will focus on Active Shooting and how citizens can protect themselves should they encounter an active shooter. “Active shooting incidents are on the minds of everyone due to several factors […]

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Candidate qualifying deadline looms

Only hours remained this morning for any Walhallan to take the plunge to compete for an open seat on the six-member city council.  When we checked, no one had yet qualified, but we’re told in a phone call an individual was asking questions about what’s involved.  What’s involved is someone to run for the seat vacated by the Tyler Jordan […]

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Crash after chase injures motorcyclist

A motorcyclist, not yet publicly identified, was reported in serious condition after a chase yesterday afternoon by Georgia state troopers.  WLHR Lake Hartwell Radio in Lavonia received the following account from Sgt. Ray Dean of Post 52:  “At approximately 1:50p, Troopers from Post 52 (Hartwell) attempted to stop a blue motorcycle for speeding (91 mph in a 70 mph zone) […]

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