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Sarai Melendez, Walhalla councilwoman, completed a state Municipal Association training course last week. She dedicated her accomplishment to a late colleague, Dennis Owens, who was instrumental in Melendez’s role as a first term city council member. On the council, where Owens and Melendez, sat side-by-side, the two formed a close working relationship. Each would often support the other in a […]
Read moreA medical helicopter was required for one of the injured in a daytime accident Saturday near Salem. It was noon hour crash on SC 11 and the Little River Road — an intersection that was the scene of an accident of large trucks only recently. The accident backed up traffic on the two-lane highway.
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A member of the Oconee Sheriff’s Office is recognized as a leader in crime stopping programs both locally and in the state. Helen Westmoreland directs the Oconee Crimestoppers. She’s also the current leader of the statewide program which numbers 12 programs. On this Saturday morning’s ‘Community Soundoff’, Westmoreland discusses the program, how it works, how it can be activated, and […]
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West Union residents in need of destroying sensitive or outdated documents are invited this month to “Shred Day 2023”. It will take place from 9 am to Noon on Friday, February 24 at the Town Hall, 1442 W. Main Street, West Union. The Palmetto Spoon and Chatuga Ridge Coffeehouse and food trucks will be there.
Read moreA draft of the minutes from the meeting a week ago of the board of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority has been prepared for approval at the next board meeting, to be held early next month. They appear to clarify the action resulting from the county administrator’s in-person requests made February 6. According to the draft minutes: “Ms. Brock stated […]
Read moreSalem, SC– Jerry Talley, 82, husband of Ollie Jean Crenshaw Talley, of Salem, SC passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.. A native of Salem, SC, Jerry was the son of the late James Ralph and Winnie Lee Smith Talley. He retired from Duke Power and was a member of Blue Ridge Masonic Lodge #92. […]
Read moreWestminster – Beatrice Shead Owen, 72, wife of Larry Edwin Owen, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Born in Rockdale County, Georgia, Beatrice was the daughter of the late George Washington Shead and Ethel Lecroy Shead. Beatrice was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Beatrice enjoyed gardening, attending auctions, and most importantly, spending time with her family; […]
Read moreWestminster– John Bradley “Brad” Loggins, 49, husband of Diane Ward Loggins, passed away on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at Cottingham Hospice House. Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Brad was the son of Connie Bearden Loggins Williams of Westminster and the late Rodger Dale Loggins. Brad was a contractor with American Renovations and attended Lifeline Community Church. Brad […]
Read moreWestminster – George Earl “Big G” Reed, 60, husband of Terri Safreed Reed, passed away on Friday, February 10th, 2023 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Canton, Ohio, George was the son of Shirley Ann Macksyn Reed and the late Karl Woodrow “Woody” Reed. George was formerly in the construction industry and was of the Baptist […]
Read moreSeneca’s first in-person Black History Luncheon in three years proceeded, under the theme “Pass the Torch”. Luncheon moderator Shelby Henderson said, in three years, too many lives were lost, primarily to COVID-19. She explained this year’s theme reflects the urgent need for members of the local African-American community to try to make a lasting contribution by leaving a record of […]
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