Additional monies for Sewer South

  Last night, as the fog began to enshroud the outside of the Oconee administrative complex building, the county fathers cast a vote inside that, to an extent, clears up whether the county will continue to pursue piped sewer in parts of the southern end of the county.  After executive session, the council voted to direct their administrator to work […]

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New level of security in Oconee schools

Addressing Oconee’s board of school trustees, Sheriff Crenshaw made clear there are no known current threats to the public schools, but he and one of his officers last night announced new security to further protect students, teachers and staff.  Eighteen biometric gun safes will be installed in school buildings across the district that’ll enable resource officers and other sheriff’s personnel […]

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 A 3rd suitor for school building and property

A new party has expressed interest in acquiring the Seneca Middle School property.  Announcement last night by a district administrator brings to three entities interested in the building and 22.5 acres on WS 4th Street.  Besides a ministry project proposal from The Dream Center and the city of Seneca’s interests to expand recreation next to the Shaver complex, there’s interest […]

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Michael Steven Hartman

  Seneca, SC– Michael Steven Hartman, 74, husband of Linda Ann Carter Hartman, of Seneca, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Winston-Salem, NC, Mr. Hartman was the son of the late Raleigh Morris and Maree Pell Smith Hartman. He retired from the SCDOT and was a member of The Church of […]

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Duke makes good on its Oconee tax obligation

“Big crowds” this morning at Oconee’s tax center at Walhalla.  This is the last day property owners can satisfy their 2022 tax obligations before the first late penalty is applied.  The county’s top taxpayer, Duke Energy, made good on its bill on Friday, according to Greg Nowell.  The county treasurer says his office received two checks from the giant utility […]

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Free-throw shooting contest

Fair-Oak Youth Center is determined to find out who among young boys and girls are the best at shooting basketball free throws.  The contest, for kids 8-13 years old, takes place Sunday at the Fair-Oak-Oakway Gym.  Contestants 8 and 9 years old get to shoot 4′ inside the 15-foot charity line.  Winners receive awards and berths in the regional tourney […]

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Rabid animals in Clemson and York, SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that: a fox found near Sherman Street and Daniel Drive in Clemson, SC has tested positive for rabies. Three people were exposed and have been referred to their healthcare providers. No pets are known to have been exposed at this time. a skunk found near Coulwood Drive and Flat […]

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Harry McAlister

  West Union – James Robert “Harry” McAlister Jr., 56, passed away January 15th, 2023 at his residence.   Born in Oconee, SC, he was the son of the late James Robert “POP” McAlister and Kathy Duncan McAlister. Harry was a mechanic with the State of South Carolina, member of the Keowee Ebeneezer Fire Department and of the Baptist Faith.  […]

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Jane Wilder

Greenville – Jane Chrisley Wilder, 85, wife of the late Elford Bill Wilder, passed away, on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at McCall Hospice House.   Born in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, Jane was the daughter of the late Leonard A. Chrisley and Allie Mae Childers Chrisley.  Jane was retired from the Fluor Corporation as a Project Administrator and was of […]

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