Special summer institute for Walhalla teacher

The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous selected a Walhalla teacher, among 27 others from 13 states, as 2023 Alfred Lerner Fellows.  Stephanie Necessary of Walhalla High and the others delved into the complex history of the Holocaust, as well as discussed new teaching techniques to introduce the subject to their classrooms.  The academic seminar finishes today at the Hilton Newark […]

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Major shoplifting crime

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help today in an investigation into the theft, via a shoplifting, of almost $12,000.00 dollars in merchandise from the Ulta Beauty location in Hartwell Village. The Sheriff’s Office is also seeking the public’s help in identifying persons of interest in the investigation. A Deputy from the Pro-Active Criminal Enforcement (P.A.C.E.) Team responded […]

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Troopers stress driving safety

Captain Kevin Brown of the South Carolina Highway Patrol and Captain D-J Riley of the state DNR are in Anderson this morning for a news conference to stress safety both on the roads and in the water.  Summer is a swell time for fun and relaxation, but the state patrol points out that the period of the 100 deadliest days […]

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Duke drones to take flight

Local Duke Energy customers are being notified to watch the skies for drones whose purpose will be to inspect overhead lines and other electrical equipment. The Duke customers’ notification reads:  “Our trained and licensed drone pilots are certified by FAA and will be in Duke Energy-branded vehicles, have company IDs and be wearing personal protective equipment.”  They are to collect […]

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Sidney Lagatha Boyd

    Seneca, SC — Sidney Lagatha Boyd, 79, wife of the late Richard Boyd, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Mrs. Boyd was the daughter of the late Sidney Monroe Walker and Zada Camellia Downs. She was a homemaker, and was of the Mormon faith.   Mrs. Boyd is survived […]

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Easley-based nine is a dream team

Two Oconee youngsters are on the roster for this summer’s Senior League World Series host Easley.  Tourney play takes place in Easley at the “Red” Owens field complex starting Saturday, July 29.  The two are catcher/right handed pitcher Tobie Lowe of Walhalla Middle School and righthanded pitcher/centerfielder Joey McGovern of Seneca High School.

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Bus fare study by Seneca

The ramifications of implementing fares to travel Seneca’s transit buses are to be addressed in Oconee’s largest city.  Throughout the approximate 20-year history of Seneca bus service, riding a bus has been free.  Bus manager Barbara Dyar is engaged in a study that could lead to charging the ridership.  However, as the mayor and council were told last night, a […]

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A seasoned law enforcement officer retires Friday

Veteran Oconee sheriff’s deputy Ray Thomas retires Friday, with the congratulations of his boss, Sheriff Mike Crenshaw.  Thomas leaves with a distinction in the annals of the sheriff’s office that appears unparalleled.  “To my knowledge”, Crenshaw says, “Ray and Alvin (Ray’s late father) are the only-father-son to work at the same time for three Sheriffs.  Both worked for Sheriff Green, […]

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