COVID testing ending at Clemson park location
The availability of home tests for COVID-19 has led to Clemson’s decision to halt testing at Nettles Park. The last day tests for the virus will be given at Nettles Park will be Friday.
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Suspected burglar may have sought a place to sleep
The police in Seneca have been given indications that a man arrested Friday and charged with burglary may have had the intent of finding a place to sleep. Law enforcement records show multiple charges against Andrew Joseph Rollings, a 33-year old for whom no fixed address is known by law enforcement. City police reports show a neighbor alerted officers that […]
Read moreDeborah Rukat
West Union, SC — Deborah Truluck Rukat, 72, wife of Joseph Antoni Rukat, of West Union, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home. A native of Gaffney, SC, Mrs. Rukat was the daughter of the late Wilson and Virginia Truluck. She was a retired music teacher with the School District of Oconee County and a member of […]
Read moreMissing woman
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in locating a missing Salem woman. A family member reported 33 year old Tonya Marie Cannon missing over the weekend. The family member reported that Tonya was last seen at her residence, on Cannon Road, last Monday, February 6th, at around 1:30pm. Tonya was last seen wearing […]
Read moreDennis Owens remembered in Columbia
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 moreTwo vehicles crash Saturday near Salem
A 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.
Read moreOconeean leads in local and state crime-fighting
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 […]
Read moreYou can Shred-it in West Union
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 moreSewer meeting minutes ready in draft form
A 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 moreJerry Talley
Salem, 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. […]
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