For Westminster, this is a big deal

More than one Westminster person who addressed the county’s state lawmakers last week stressed the point that their city is getting ready for a development of 700 houses and the importance to help their city accommodate the new residents.  Steve Grogan, Westminster recreation supporter, believes that a new recreation complex on the Hall Road will enhance the quality of life […]

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Graham issues statement after Ukraine visit

“It is impossible for Ukraine to expel Russia without tanks” That’s from Senator Lindsey Graham after the South Carolina Republican was part of a trip to the country under attack.  He went on further to say this:  “The Munich Security Conference — which is the premier national security event of the world — is being held in mid-February.  It would […]

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Animal mistreatment alleged near Salem

The first inkling of something wrong at a home near Salem came to the Oconee Sheriff’s Office last week.  The result?  A 29-year old woman faces multiple charges of ill treatment of animals.  Kristin Elaine Galloway is charged with 17 counts of ill treatment of animals.  The sheriff’s office released this account: “An Animal Control Officer responded to an address […]

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Lawrence (Larry) Joseph DellaVecchia

Clemson- Lawrence (Larry) Joseph DellaVecchia was born the only child of Joseph and Anna (Fattoruso) DellaVecchia, on March 30th 1930 and was raised in Brooklyn, NY.     He proceeds his wife of 47 years Carol and 6 adult children, Karen (Algire), Lawrence Jr., Craig, Robin, Sherry and Denise DellaVecchi and 1 step-daughter Stacey Quintal (Tony), 1 step-son, Eugene Tarver.  […]

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Rita Leopard

Seneca – Rita Faye Leopard, 68, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Rita was the daughter of the late Johnny Thomas Campbell and Mary Roach Campbell Dehart.  Rita retired from West Point Stevens then later from Walmart where she thoroughly enjoyed working.  Rita enjoyed camping […]

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Jere Jackson

Walhalla – Jere Andrew Jackson, 60, husband of Wanda White Jackson, passed away January 18th, 2023 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.     Born in Denver, Colorado, he was the son of Alice Walker Jackson and the late Donald Jackson. Jere was formerly employed with the Oconee County Rock Quarry, at West Point Stevens, and attended North Walhalla Church […]

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Marie Woods Orr

    Salem, SC —Marie Woods Orr, 90, wife of the late Wilburn Dock Orr, of Salem, SC, passed away, Friday, January 20, 2023, at her home.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Orr was the daughter of the late Chess and Pearl Chastain Woods. She attended Salem First Baptist.   Mrs. Orr is survived by her sons: […]

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Donnie Alexander

Westminster – Claude Donnie Alexander, 71, husband of the late Margarette Ann McIntyre Alexander, passed away Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.     Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Claude Arthur Alexander and Verleen Hix Alexander. Donnie was a heavy machine operator where he had worked with many […]

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Walhalla rated 3rd safest South Carolina city

A friend of the Walhalla mayor in Columbia has brought to the attention of Danny Edwards that Walhalla, the county seat of Oconee, has been rated 3rd safest city in South Carolina.  The evaluation, covering 2022, was done by an online resource called SafeWise whose employees have had experience as reporters, product testers, safety and compliance officers, homeowners, and community […]

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