Developing a new source of clean energy

Green energy is taking a new step forward at Clemson University.  New research could help hasten the development of turbines fueled by hydrogen — the most abundant element of the universe.  Researchers seek to create a new type of coating that would armor turbine blades against intense heat and high-velocity steam, an environment so extreme it is not yet well […]

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Early voting ends today in Georgia

If you are a Georgia voter, today is your last chance to vote early in-person in that state’s U-S Senate run-off.  Neither incumbent Rapheal Warnock, the Democrat, nor the Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, received the required 50% plus 1 vote to win the seat in the November General Election.  Advance voting turnout this week has been heavy across Georgia, including […]

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Environmental calamity at Westminster

An estimated one million gallons of sewage overflowed at 404 Doyle Street, Westminster.  On Wednesday, the result of a heavy rain, an underground vault overflowed onto the ground surface.  Westminster blames what happened on a root blockage in the underground vault, coupled with excessive rain which officially measured about two and a quarter inches at nearby Walhalla.  Westminster has notified […]

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Richard O’Neal Stanley Jr.

Walhalla, SC– Richard O’Neal Stanley, Jr., 84, husband of Harriet Stone Stanley, of Walhalla, passed away on Thursday, December 01, 2022, at his home.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Stanley was the son of the late Richard O’Neal Stanley, Sr. and Lula Mae Crumpton Stanley. He was a veteran who served in the Coast Guard as a boatswain […]

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Fay “Larry” Dean Jr.

  Walhalla– Fay Lawrence “Larry” Dean, Jr, 61, husband of Debra Jean Powell Dean, passed away Wednesday, November 30th, at Prisma Cottingham Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Binghamton, New York, Larry was the son of the late Fay L Dean, Sr and Kathryn Knowlton Dean.  Larry worked in the textile industry and had a great […]

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Economic development matters for the county’s leaders

Economic development matters highlight the agendas for two meetings next week of Oconee County Council.  Those matters are shrouded in secrecy as, in at least one instance, they are to be heard in executive session.  The executive session, to follow council’s regular first Tuesday December meeting, include the economic development matters titled “Greenpaw” and PrePoly.  There’s also discussion proposed for […]

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Domestic violence alleged at two locations

The police have pressed domestic violence charges against a 31-year old Oconee County man who authorities accuse of committing domestic violence at two locations in and around Seneca.  By this morning, Clarence Curtis Hendrix Jr. remained jailed.  Thirty-one year old Hendrix was placed under a surety bond of $100 thousand dollars on a domestic violence second degree charge investigated by […]

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Lila Doyle acquisition grows company’s portfolio

The acquisition of Lila Doyle at Seneca by a southern California company took effect November 1, according to an announcement by the Ensign Group.  And the acquiring company is attaching a new name to the skilled nursing facility:  “Lila Doyle Post Acute”.  Barry Port, Ensign’s CEO, said, “This acquisition created a perfect opportunity for our continued growth in South Carolina.  […]

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Clemson’s elected leaders meet Monday

Among the items of business for Clemson City Council next week:  discussion with the Pickens County election director, Dr. Amy Sams, about moving city elections to odd-numbered years.  And Duke Energy is interested in placing two electric vehicle chargers in the parking lot of the municipal complex.  The December council meeting takes place at 6 pm Monday.

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