Evelyn Hawkins

Westminster – Allie Evelyn Price Hawkins, 93, wife of the late Melvin Lamar Hawkins, passed away on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at Dominion Senior Living – Clemson.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Leslie Price and Essie Langston Price.  Evelyn was retired from Jantzen, a member of Westminster Baptist Church and she […]

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Deal for 148 acres reported in motion

Those who’ve been following what’ll happen to a large tract of undeveloped property at the edge of Seneca’s west side are told that the 148 acres are in line to receive a new owner.  A real estate company, marketing the property, apparently is working with a prospective buyer.  The property sits off U-S 123 between the Walmart and the Richland […]

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Jean Phillips

Mrs. Ruth Jean Underwood Phillips (93) died peacefully, with family by her side, on October 18, 2022. Mrs. Phillips is predeceased by her parents, James Alfred Underwood and Idabelle Oelkers Underwood, as well as her brother John Richard Underwood. She was married to the late Robert Grant Phillips, Sr. and is survived by her children: Vicki Phillips, Robert Phillips (Erin), […]

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Homicide suspect’s arrest occurred locally

The Georgia woman arrested and charged with a Monday night murder in Walhalla was described this afternoon by the Walhalla chief as being cooperative in his department’s investigation.  Lakeisha McLendon, Hartwell resident, is charged with murder in the stabbing death of Terrance Boyd, a Walhalla man who lived with his father at a home on Moore Avenue.  Walhalla Chief Tim […]

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Quiet in the Atlantic

Whether you speak to Walhalla’s Official Weather Observer or check in with the severe weather liaison at South Carolina Climate Office, what you hear is basically the same — no rain and no decent chance for much-needed rain.  The rain brought by Hurricane Ian last month mostly side-stepped the Upstate, according to Frank Strait at the state Climate Office.  The […]

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Free pet microchips

A microchip can help find a lost pet.  Oconeeans may obtain a free microchip for their pet through the month of October by stopping at the animal control office, 1925 Sandifer Boulevard, Monday through Friday, 11 am to 4 pm.  No appointment needed.  The Humane Society adoption center also has free cat litter to give away, as long as the […]

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