Kenny Johns treads on a return to politics

The former probate judge, Kenny Johns, is considering a run this fall for mayor of Walhalla.  Johns admits that the planned exodus of the longtime mayor, Danny Edwards, has him contemplating seeking the mayor’s office.  Earlier in his life, when he was 30 years old, Johns served as mayor, following a stint on the city council.  A second Walhallan whose […]

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Hazel Roach

Seneca – Hazel Lee White Roach, 79, wife of the late Ray Roach, passed away on Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 at her residence.   Born August 23rd, in Trion, Georgia, Hazel was the daughter of the late Rev. Albert Newton “A.N.” and Linda Beets White. Hazel retired from Rhonda’s Fashions. She enjoyed doing puzzle books in her free time.   […]

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Annie Thrift

Seneca – Annie Lou “Mimi” Wood Thrift, 92, wife of Rufus Thrift, passed away on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 at Foothills Assisted Living.   Born May 17th, 1931, in Anderson, South Carolina, Annie was the daughter of the late Lester and Mamie Fuller Wood. Annie was retired from the textiles industry, and was a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church. […]

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A new freeze on tuition and fees at Clemson University

Clemson University’s Board of Trustees met Thursday to approve recommendations from the administration on tuition and fees for the 2023-24 academic year. The University will freeze tuition and fees for both in-state and out-of-state undergraduates, marking the fourth-consecutive year of no tuition increase for South Carolina residents. “Our Board thanks Governor Henry McMaster and the General Assembly for their extraordinary […]

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Jimmy Dwain Davis

  Walhalla, SC– Jimmy Dwain Davis, 81, husband of Rita Vissage Davis, of Walhalla, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at his home.   A native of Walhalla, SC, Mr. Davis was the son of the late Ben Howard and Era Mae Medlin Davis. He was a United States Marine and retired from Phillips Fibers. Mr. Davis was a member […]

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Lake Hartwell buoys inspection results

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, recently conducted an “Aids to Navigation” inspection on Hartwell Lake to inventory all buoys, shoal markers and other navigational aids to ensure proper placement, working condition and visibility. This annual inspection plays a vital role in boater and water safety for the millions of visitors to Hartwell Lake, and this year numerous […]

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Annual meeting was this week

The board of Pioneer Rural Water passed a new budget, minus a water rate increase for the next 12 months.  Terry Pruitt, general manager, says this week’ annual customers’ meeting went well.  Board members talked about searching for grant monies to address any taste and odor issues that could arise in the future.  Lake Hartwell algae intrusion has been the […]

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