Push pin appears to have been attack weapon

The Oconee Sheriff says his investigators believe a push pin clasped between an attacker’s knuckles was used this morning on the Poplar Springs Road.  According to Sheriff Crenshaw, the victim is seeking medical attention for what do not appear to be serious injuries.  “Our investigation is continuing,” he said.  Crenshaw says the victim and suspect had a prior relationship and […]

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Top Dixie Youth baseball to be played in Seneca

Top nine and ten-year old Dixie Youth baseball teams in South Carolina will be in action this weekend in Seneca.  Oconee’s largest municipality is hosting this year’s State Dixie Youth Tourney for nine and ten-year olds.  Rick Lacey, city recreation director, says opening ceremonies tomorrow night on the Shaver Recreation ballfields will conclude with a fireworks demonstration.  The side of […]

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Proposed new use for old textile plant building

A state agency invites public comment about a proposed new use for the property that was a 100-year home for a textile plant operation just east of Seneca city limits.  The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority holds a hearing 11:30 Friday morning, July 21 at the T-W “Shorty” Shaver Recreation Complex, WS 4th Street, Seneca to allow […]

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GRADY EUGENE GEORGE

    Lavonia, GA — Grady Eugene George, 89, of Lavonia, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023.   Mr. George was a veteran and former general foreman of Fluor Daniel and native of Oconee County, SC. He was the son of the late James Austin George and Lillie Thomas George; brother to seven siblings: Clara, Sarah, Pauline, Georgia, […]

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The next water service board meeting

The board that sets policy for an Oconee-Anderson water supplier meets next week in Oakway.  On the agenda for the meeting of the board of Pioneer Rural Water District are the election of officers, along with financial and system reports.  The Pioneer board meets at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, July 11 at its Oakway headquarters.

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Staple of summertime returns August 4-6

South Carolinians get a break from the taxman the first weekend in August.  Friday through Sunday, August 4-6, is designated as Tax Free Weekend.  According to the Department of Revenue, for 72 hours tax-free items will include computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories, shoes, and certain bed and bath items.  Those tax-free items can be purchased in-store or online.  […]

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The current plight of the wild turkey populations

Turkey hunters, landowners, even state lawmakers.  They’ve been complaining to the South Carolina DNR about declining populations of wild turkeys.  It’s a problem seen across the Southeast and the Midwest.  And brood surveys and harvest data support this.  DNR this month is holding public meetings across the state to discuss the concerns and the options.  The nearest meeting to WGOG […]

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