Jury hears from third witness

The buyer-agent in the sale of a multi-tenant complex and property on the 123 Seneca By-Pass is testifying at this hour, as the third witness in the Oconee Common Pleas trial.  After answering questions on direct for the plaintiff’s side, Terri Anderson is being cross-examined for an attorney for the defendants.  In the case involving property at 455 By-Pass 123, […]

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Ballots in the mail today

Chance to vote early in Seneca’s next election.  The office of county registrations is placing in the mail today ballots for Seneca’s special election May 30.  A spokesman said those ballots are being mailed to city voters who’ve asked for them.  On May 30 Seneca will fill a vacant council seat.  There are five ballot candidates.

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Scott offers “FEND” — bill to eradicate fentanyl

Tim Scott, South Carolina Republican, announces he has introduced “FEND” — the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act.  In a news release, the senator said it’s clear the killer drug is entering the U-S facilitated by the chemical suppliers in the People’s Republic of China and drug cartels in Mexico.  One of the components of the legislation […]

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Ball of confusion in the meeting hall

From one side of the city council’s table, there was discussion at Seneca last night as to where best to fit a certain corps of businesses in the corporate limits to adhere to the city’s zoning regulations.  Bottom line:  watch for the city council, likely at its next meeting, to take off the table for further consideration ordinance 2023-02.  That’s […]

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Morning thru afternoon testimony

A Seneca department head took the witness stand just after 9:45 yesterday morning, and there he remained until 4:45 in the afternoon – with the exception of a lunch break and routine stoppages during a circuit court trial.  For much of yesterday, a plaintiff’s attorney slowly led Ed Halbig through a series of photographs, emails, and other communications dated years […]

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Seneca’s leaders deliberate, but they take no action

Looming at Seneca is a question of whether city government can extract sufficient monies from the county to continue to serve its five-mile unincorporated radius with fire protection.  At budget time, the county’s largest three municipalities are grappling over new fire contracts.  Last night, at the end of a special meeting, Seneca City Council excused reporters and others from their […]

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Elaine Hudgins

Westminster – Elaine Oliver Hudgins, 69, passed away Monday, April 24th, 2023 at Regency Hospital of Greenville.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Elaine was the daughter of the late Newton Harbin Oliver and Lucy Allene Hood Oliver. Elaine was a graduate of Seneca High School Class of 1972, and formerly worked at Jacob Chucks, True Temper Sports and […]

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Fall Creek calls leads to arrest

This today from the office of the Oconee Sheriff: “Responding to reckless driving and suspicious activity complaints at Fall Creek Landing #2 near Salem, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic enforcement operation last Friday night that led to the arrest of a Greenville County man. Units from the Uniform Patrol Bureau and the Marine Unit participated in the […]

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Health care offered tomorrow in Walhalla

Rosa Clark’s Free Mobile Health Services are coming tomorrow to Walhalla.  Between 1 and 4 o’clock tomorrow afternoon, adults and children can take advantage of services by going to the St. Luke Methodist Church on E. Main.  They’ll do physicals, treat urgent needs, various screenings, and immunizations.  Gift packages for all participants.  For appointments, call 864/882-4664.  Walk-ins are welcome also.

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