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A Fair Play woman, wanted on a charge of kidnapping, was arrested Sunday at her home. Oconee Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Virginia Lea Driver. The investigation started March 23 when a male filed a report alleging that 48-year old Driver, who served as his bondsman, came to his Mountain Rest home March 4 and took him into custody […]
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The possibility of approving sewer service to a project called Keowee River had Oconee’s board of sewer commissioners talking yesterday about the need for a comprehensive plan and study for central Oconee County. Chris Eleazer, executive director of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority, outlined the need and benefit for a study to encompass a wide swath of rural Oconee property […]
Read moreThe police in Walhalla announce arrests in two cases of alleged sex crimes. A 26-year old Seneca area man was arrested and charged with indecent exposure last Saturday on the grounds of the Depot. A 27-year old Salem man was arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor first degree – an incident alleged to have occurred October […]
Read moreAt 9 this morning, Oconee Board of Canvassers will start examining the thousands of absentee ballot return envelopes. The examination will take place at the election headquarters, 415 S. Pine Street, Walhalla.
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At 9 this morning, the Clemson City Council will gather for a special meeting. Annexation matters make up the agenda. Among them: 40 acres that cover Phase 1 of the Grange home project on Chapman Hill Road.
Read moreSo many people showed up for a Republican candidates’ rally yesterday morning at Seneca that the police temporarily blocked off part of one of the eastbound 123 Bypass lanes from the overhead bridge to N. Walnut. Which created a backup. The rally, featuring Governor McMaster and others, took place at the Seneca Family Restaurant around the 8 o’clock hour.
Read moreWalhalla, SC — Joan Russell Kuemmerer, 88, wife of the late Fred M. Kuemmerer, of Walhalla, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Seneca Health and Rehab. A native of Anderson County, SC, Mrs. Kuemmerer was the daughter of the late D.C. and Florrie Russell. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Kuemmerer […]
Read moreThe immediate past chairman of Oconee Republicans, David McMahan, says his removal as county party chairman by executive committee members was based on an accusation, of which he holds no guilt. At the heart of the squabble, according to McMahan, is an allegation that he improperly provided emails to Perry Smith, write-in candidate for Seat Two, State House of Representatives. […]
Read moreAn Oconee native was one of seven recent additions to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. The late Cecil Dilworth was recognized for meritorious service to the state highway patrol for duty in multiple counties including Abbeville, McCormick, York, and Chester. He retired in 1986 after 39 years with the patrol. “Strong,” disciplined”, and “strict” are words […]
Read moreSeneca – Wrilon James “Butch” Martin, Jr., 76, husband of Marcia Osborne Martin, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022. Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Butch was the son of the late Wrilon James Martin, Sr., and Esther Stancil Martin. Wrilon retired from BASF where he was an Electronic Engineer and was a member of Earles Grove Baptist Church, […]
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