Linda Sexton

Salem, SC — Linda Sexton, 72, wife of the late Harley Sexton, Jr., of Salem, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Fair Play, SC.   A native of Providence, RI, Mrs.Sexton was the daughter of the late Charles Lester and Clista Luce Wentworth, Sr. She was a retired seamstress and was of the Baptist faith.   Mrs. Sexton […]

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Westminster woman is missing

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Westminster woman. 40 year old Michele Elizabeth Elgin was reported missing Friday by a family member. According to the family member, Michele has not been heard from since Tuesday, April 4th . According to information obtained by deputies, Michele was last seen walking away from the […]

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Carol Blanton

    Westminster – Carol Marie Tysland Blanton, 82, passed away in the early morning hours of March 30, 2023 at Lila Doyle – Post Acute.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Sandifer Funeral Home.  No formal service will be held per Carol’s wishes. In lieu of flowers, Carol […]

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Plaintiff entitled to $1.5 million

A judge’s ruling awards $1.5 million dollars to settle a wrongful death case in Oconee County.  It’s the case of an 80-year old woman killed when crushed by a newly-installed dumbwaiter in her Keowee Key home.  The damages are awarded in Mary Susan Crerar vs. John Andrews and others.  Crerar, a widow, was killed June 27, 2020.  In a hearing […]

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Six of 12 new chicken houses OK’d

Americans crave poultry, but the idea of as many as one dozen new chicken houses in rural Stephens County, Georgia did not sit well with several residents.  Yet the county commissioners approved six of the houses with stipulations, in a vote of 4-1.  The commissioners listened for two hours to opponents who believe the smell will be detrimental to their […]

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Lower Energy Costs Act

The 3rd District’s member to congress, Republican Representative Jeff Duncan, points to bi-partisan support in his chamber and the passage of a measure titled, “Lower Energy Costs Act.”  Duncan, chairman of the House Energy, Climate and Grid Security Committee, says lowering energy costs is a leading priority because of what Americans have to pay.  And, he says, H.R. 1 would […]

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Clemson leaders to take up anti-hate measure

At its meeting on Monday, Clemson City Council will consider a resolution in support a House bill, whose origins arise from racist-inspired killings in a Charleston church.  The city council will consider a resolution urging the House of Representatives in Columbia to adopt H. 3014, the Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act.  Along with other worshippers, Pinckney, a state senator […]

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Durham suspension rescinded

The approximate 11-month suspension of the Oconee County councilman Matthew Durham is rescinded by order of the governor.  Henry McMaster, the governor, and Mark Hammond, the secretary of state, affixed their signatures yesterday to an executive order that lifts Durham’s suspension immediately.  It has the effect of restoring the county council to full membership and lessens the chance for deadlock […]

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Remains of Caucasian female found near Salem

The following announcement provided by Karl Addis, the Oconee coroner: “Human remains were discovered Wednesday afternoon at approximately 4:45 pm in proximity of Whitewater Falls Road and Cannon Road near Salem. Oconee County Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to 250 Whitewater Falls Road after the property owner found a human forearm and hand apparently brought onto the property by a […]

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