GM1/OS1 Darrel Birnley

Martin, Georgia – Gunners Mate Petty Officer 1st Class/ Operational Specialist Petty Officer 1st Class Darrel Birnley, 45, husband of Karry Birnley, passed away on Saturday, May 13th, 2023.   Born in Jupiter, Florida, Darrel was the son of the Mike Birnley of North Carolina and Donna Bingham Summerall of Florida, and was raised by Diane and John Greer of […]

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Gary Sims

Seneca – Gary Franklin “Pinky” Sims, 61, son of the late Judy and James Thomas Sims, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, in his home at 1106 Jones Avenue. Gary now resides with both of his parents in Heaven.   Gary was a good and sweet person who loved all of his nieces and nephews and was loved by […]

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Randall Lee Porter

Salem, SC– Randall Lee Porter, 72, husband of Ginger Rogers Cannon Porter, of Salem, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his home.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Porter was the son of the late Arthur J. and Faye Edna Moss Porter. He retired as an engineer from the SCDOT and was of the Baptist faith.   […]

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New commerce in Newry

The new general store in Newry has been doing business for two weeks, but the ribbon-cutting was today. The Newry General Store offering dairy items, meats, and baked goods is one of the M-Peters Group’s building renovations is one component of the transformation that has been in the works for four years in a community that once sported a long […]

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Near 5-hour rescue north of Walhalla

South Carolina “HEART” — the state’s Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team — dropped a line to help effect a Memorial Day rescue at the scenic but, at times, dangerous Yellow Branch Falls near Walhalla.  A member of a visiting family party apparently sustained a lower leg injury at the base of the waterfall.  Walhalla Fire Department and others started their rescue […]

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The 210 who gave all

The key number heard in a Walhalla auditorium was 210.  That number represents Oconeeans who went abroad to war or conflicts and were killed.  Their names are etched on a statue that is part of the county’s military park in front of the courthouse.  Several of their names were called during yesterday’s memorial ceremony at the Center for the Performing […]

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Michael Robinson

  Charleston – Michael Allan Robinson, 37, formerly of Westminster, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Michael was the son of the Angie Marcengill Robinson and the late William Ralph Robinson. Michael had worked as a bartender at the Peninsula Grill and a waiter at the Charleston Grill. Michael had a great […]

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Gloria Christopherson

Seneca – Gloria Marie Marinetti Christopherson, 99, loving widow of Ivan “Chris” Howard Christopherson, and beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, passed away Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at Cottingham Hospice House.   Born in Rochester, New York, Gloria was the 7th child of 8 and 4th daughter born to Michael and Nancy Marinetti.  After graduation from high school in 1942, Gloria […]

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Russia wants Graham arrested

After returning from his trip to Ukraine, Senator Graham finds himself the subject of a Russian arrest warrant…and the South Carolina Republican welcomes it.  Graham said in a statement from Washington:  “I will wear the arrest warrant issued by Putin’s corrupt and immoral government as a Badge of Honor.” It’s Graham’s response to the Russian Interior Ministry issuing the warrant. […]

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