Rev. Mackey Rogers

  Seneca – Rev. Major “Macky” McArthur Rogers, 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in Tamassee, Macky was the son of the late Sam Rogers, Sr. and Mae Sims Rogers.  Macky was a retired maintenance engineer for DHEC and a Southern Baptist Preacher who loved to serve the Lord.  […]

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Florence Irene O’Donald

Florence Irene O’Donald went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 3, 2023. She was born on August 9, 1937, in Cateechee South Carolina and was the loving daughter of the late Melvin H. O’Donald and Ellen Payne O’Donald. Florence is survived by her daughters, Kathy James and Susan Harris of Seneca, South Carolina and special friends and […]

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Shots fired in Utica, arrest made

A deputy sheriff in Utica early Tuesday morning heard gun shots.  The officer located a car on Padgett Street, made contact with the driver, and according to the sheriff’s office, charged Anton Joseph Bertich, 18, of Westminster with breach of peace – aggravated; possession with intent to distribute meth; unlawful carry a pistol; possession of pistol with the serial number […]

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Elinor Williams Swaney

  Seneca– Amy Elinor Williams Swaney, 91, wife of the late Alton Rudolph Swaney, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 3 at The Cottingham Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones.   Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Elinor was the daughter of the late Rev. Ambrose A. and Amy Richardson Williams. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother.  […]

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Bus service to add a new Seneca route

At the request of a manufacturer, the Seneca bus service will expand its business route on the Wells Highway.  Ed Halbig, the planning and community development director, said Borg Warner requested a stop for workers who choose to ride a “CAT” bus to and from work.  Jerry Kerns, operations manager for “CAT”—Clemson Area Transit—said the new route will also benefit […]

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Approved settlement ends civil side to death case

A judge’s decision ends a civil claim against the state Department of Public Safety in the death of a Seneca area woman killed when a car chased by state troopers crashed into her home.  Circuit Judge McIntosh’s order last month approves a $175 thousand settlement between the DPS and Shirley Neimeyer.  Plaintiff Neimeyer represents the estate of Vanessa Neimeyer,  killed […]

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Two new assistant superintendents

A long-time Oconee educator is leaving the county district after 18 years.  A district announcement this morning explains Lisa Simmons’ decision is based on family medical needs.  For the past five years, Simmons served as assistant superintendent of instruction.  Before that she was principal at Seneca’s Blue Ridge Elementary School.  Corresponding with Simmons’ departure, according to the announcement, the county […]

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Clemson remembers graduate from WW2 era

An effort by the city of Greer is taking part in a butterfly project to create and display 1.5 million butterflies worldwide representing one for each child who died in the Holocaust.  At last report, Greer has collected 550 colorful tributes.  The city is also recognizing Greer native Horace Berry, whose family operated Berry Mills.  After Horace Berry graduated from […]

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Election time draws near in Seneca

Special Election Day draws near in Seneca.  And the League of Women Voters of Oconee and Pickens announces a candidate forum for the candidates.  The forum is scheduled 7 to 8:30 Monday night, May 22 at the Gignilliat Center.  Five people are the ballot candidates when city voters fill a vacant council seat in the special election Tuesday, May 30.

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