New Lake Keowee marina delayed

Supply chain and logistical issues have delayed the finish of a new Lake Keowee marina on the Pickens County side of the lake.  And a federal agency has granted an extension to the deadline for a final construction report for the Sunset Marina.  The extension, by “FERC” – the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – was granted to Duke Energy Carolinas.  […]

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Jean Phillips

Madison– Lillie Jean T Phillips, 88, wife of the late John Henry Phillips, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, June 7 at The Cottingham Hospice House.   Born in Franklin County, GA, Lillie Jean was the daughter of the late Rev. Virgil Lester and Clara Head Turpin. She was a homemaker and a member of Long Creek Baptist Church.   Lillie […]

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Dorothy Mann

Seneca– Dorothy Louise Sharpe Mann, 91, widower of the late William C. Mann of 50 years, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, June 8 at Belvedere Commons of Seneca.   Born in Fairfield County, South Carolina she was the daughter of the late Lillie and BC Sharpe. In her early life, Dorothy worked in textiles […]

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Brandon Burton to leave Walhalla’s employ

Walhalla city workers learned today they are losing their 2-year city administrator to resignation.  Brandon Burton has confirmed his departure, to be effective July 27, in letters to the mayor and the council and to the city’s employees.  Burton, who served as city fire chief prior to his appointment as city administrator, announces he misses fire service and has accepted […]

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Murder defendant to remain jailed

A judge decided today there’ll be no bond for a young man awaiting a June 19 trial on charges of murder in a shooting death in Utica near Seneca.  Judge McIntosh rejected the defense request for a bond this morning after hearing from the prosecutor and the mother of the victim.  Pendleton resident Braxton Earl is charged with murder in […]

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South Carolina scores well in animal save rates

The animal welfare group Best Friends Animal Society gives South Carolina an 86% save rate for shelter cats and dogs, and now rates 49% of shelters across the state as no-kill.  One of those is the Oconee Animal Shelter on the Sandifer Boulevard.  In interview with 101.7/WGOG NEWS, Angel Newman of the Oconee Humane Society talks about the relationship that […]

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Deeper dive into “root cause analysis” term

A term used during this week’s meeting of Oconee County Council:  root cause analysis.  Chairman Matthew Durham used the term to help figure out why there have been repeated failures to the rock-crushing equipment at the county quarry.  Rock sold to truck haulers is a money-making enterprise for county government.  But Durham and others have raised concern that the Five […]

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A shuffle within Walhalla’s rec department

A star basketball player during her youth will lead the city of Walhalla recreation department.  Breanna Richardson, with a BS in sports management and an MBA from Southern Wesleyan, is interim recreation director, starting July 1.  Two rec department veterans – Director John Galbreath and assistant Dennis Pearson – are transferring to administrative positions and will make up the city’s […]

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