Duncan and Graham behind anti-hazing bill

Jeff Duncan, the 3rd District U-S representative, and Lindsey Graham, U-S senator, are placing their support behind a bi-partisan bill in Washington to require institutions of higher education to make public incidents of hazing.  Duncan says the Report and Educate About Camous Hazing (REACH Act) will honor the life and legacy of Tucker Hipps, who died at 19 years old […]

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Sesquicentennial logo for Seneca

For an Oconee town which grew to a city on opposite sides of the railroad, there will be celebration next year of the city’s 150th birthdate.  And tomorrow night, at the city council meeting, unveiling is planned of Seneca’s sesquicentennial logo.  Doing the honors will be the mayor, Dan Alexander, at the start of tomorrow’s 6 o’clock meeting at city […]

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Pickens elected leader arrested

The state police announced the arrest Friday of a Pickens city councilman who serves as the city’s mayor pro-tem.  Law enforcement reports identify Donald Edward McKinney, 75, as having been arrested on the charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor second degree.  The crime is alleged to have occurred May 20, according the affidavit in the arrest warrant.  The […]

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Terry McElreaath

Walhalla, SC – Terry Henson McElreath, 68, of Walhalla, South Carolina, was called to meet his Savior on October 7, 2022. He was born on December 19, 1953, the son of the late Carl and Olene (Burke) McElreath.   Terry is survived by his daughter Sonya Ball and her husband Bryan, daughter Angie White and her husband Jason, and son […]

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Cassandra Fontana

  Salem—Cassandra Lee “Cassie Roo” Fontana, 39, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at her residence.   Born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, Cassie was the daughter of Denise Ann Fontana and Lawrence Fontana (Lenore). Cassie was employed with BiLo in Seneca for over 10 Years and was a member of the Tribble Center where she excelled signing to many […]

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Pickens County hazard mitigation plan

Pickens County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Pickens County and its incorporated jurisdictions are preparing to update the 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan and want the public’s input in the planning process. Public input will help the planning committee to identify hazard risks, understand local vulnerabilities, and select appropriate and achievable mitigation strategies to protect the County and its residents from hazard […]

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Mountain Mocha re-opens

A popular place for coffee and ice cream in Walhalla closed over recent months, but re-opened today under new management and the hope that the new business owners can take Mountain Mocha to new levels.  The new operators are Sabrina and Charlie Crissey, by way of Florida and the Bahamas.  The Crissey family has settled in Mountain Rest, and is […]

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