Oconeeans who wear the cloth in the Trump camp

Four Oconee County faith leaders are part of a list of more than 100 in South Carolina who endorse Donald Trump’s bid to regain the White House, according to a Trump campaign announcement.  The four named are pastor Steve Black, ministry leader Billy Hamilton, pastor Randy Keasler, and pastor Chris Moss.  The announcement quotes Spartanburg pastor Brad Atkins as saying, […]

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Rev. Bobby D. Bramlett

Long Creek- Rev. Bobby D. Bramlett, 84, husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Rholetter Bramlett, passed away Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at Traces Of Tiger Retirement.   Born in Oconee County, Bobby was the son of the late Bufford and Tildy Lewis Bramlett. Bobby was a U.S. Navy Veteran and formerly worked at Consolidated Freight. He was a member of […]

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Virginia Link

Seneca- Virginia Allan Harper Link, 89, wife of Orvan Joe Link, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Residences at Park Place, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 23, 1934, in Springfield, Missouri, and raised in Newport, TN, Virginia was the daughter of the late Walter Allen Harper and Josephine Angeline Lile Harper. Following her marriage to Orvan […]

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New arrangement with Westminster’s administrator

At their meeting tomorrow, Westminster City Council members will consider a new working arrangement with their current city administrator.  The current contract with Kevin Bronson runs through next month.  It has an automatic renewal provision for three years, unless notice is given three months ahead of the contract expiration.  In December, Bronson gave his employers notice of wishes to renegotiate […]

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State meth cases brought to Oconee courtroom

Over two days this month, an Oconee courtroom filled with state prosecutors and defense attorneys involved in what’s called the Las Senoritas methamphetamine trafficking case.  The resident circuit judge, Scott Sprouse of Walhalla, heard pleas and motions in proceedings involving attorneys from the office of Attorney General Alan Wilson.  Also, in attendance was Peggy Self, clerk of court for the […]

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Early voting period starts today

The state Election Commission reminds voters there’s no need to wait until the next election day, Saturday February 24.  Starting today, you can vote at any early voting center in your county.  The February 24 Republican presidential preference primary is open to eligible voters who did not cast ballots in the recent Democratic primary.  The early voting will end Thursday, […]

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Hazel Doreen Potter Michael

Salem, SC — Hazel Doreen Potter Michael, 86, wife of Robert John Michael, of Salem, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at her home.   A native of Luton, England, Mrs. Michael was the daughter of the late James Thomas Potter and Ellse Lewis Potter. She loved knitting, crocheting, cooking, and baking. Mrs. Michael retired as a seamstress and […]

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