Jury to set “just compensation”

The attorney for a former Florida couple who fell in love with 40 acres near Westminster describes their property as the “jewel in a valley.”  Donald and Debbie Slisher built a home on the Dr. John’s Road in the same vicinity where a Civil War surgeon lived.  The Slishers bought their property in 1990 and, according to Attorney Samuel Albergotti, […]

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Six dogs attack two people near Seneca

Oconee County Animal Control and the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a dog attack that occurred yesterday near Seneca in which one man and one woman suffered injuries.   The E-911/Communications Center received a call around 11:08am today from a woman who suffered injuries from being bitten by dogs on Burns Drive.  While on the initial victim was on […]

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New home development ceremony

A new home development that’s changing the landscape along Poplar Springs Road near West Union will cut the ribbon Wednesday for the project titled, “Poplar Ridge/Liberty Communities.”  Dari McBride, president of the Oconee Chamber of Commerce, says the public is invited to the free event at 11 Wednesday morning which will include a chili bar and the chance to tour […]

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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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