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A partnership has been announced to try to save top quality glass from being buried in the landfills. The city of Clemson, Clemson University, and Tiger Tavern are partnering with the Upcycling Company on #glassonly clean collection. Chris Fisher of the Upcycling company says, “Our manufacturing partners need more glass and they need it cleaner if they’re going to hit […]
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A 56-year old man in Mountain Rest was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly entered a home near Westminster at night, without consent. According to Oconee Sheriff’s Office, David Wayne Elliott of highway 107 is charged with first degree burglary, possession of a controlled substance, assault and battery 3rd degree, malicious injury to property, and breach of peace. Fifty-six […]
Read moreA fire official has confirmed to 101.7/WGOG NEWS a fire death has occurred this morning near Westminster. No other details immediately available.
Read moreWalhalla, SC– Anthony Doyle Derrick, 56, of Walhalla, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, in Pendleton, SC. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Derrick was the son of the late Christopher Doyle Derrick and Annie Ruth White Derrick. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Derrick is survived by his son: Devin Doyle Derrick (Marie); daughters: […]
Read moreAuthorities say a 43-year old Walhalla man was stabbed to death last night outside a home on the city’s east side. The police chief, Tim Rice, said around 10 o’clock, personnel responded to a call to 207 Moore Avenue home and tried live-saving measures, to no avail. Coroner Karl Addis says he’ll make known the name of the victim this […]
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Lake Keowee Marina expansion received a favorable vote last night by the Seneca Planning Commission. The planning commissioners voted 4-0 to recommend a zoning change that’ll allow the marina new facilities for boat service and storage off the Old Salem Road. The change will be subject to city council action November 8 and December 13. Last night’s hearing to consider […]
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The man who leads an addiction recovery program inside the Oconee Law Enforcement Center says he has detected a need to help the addicted beyond a 30-day in-house recovery program. And Ashley Williams, the director of Christ Central Ministries and “OARS”–the Oconee Addiction Recovery and Solutions–will make a presentation tomorrow night to the County Council. Williams has a high-up spot […]
Read moreSouth Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that the state has suffered its first influenza-associated death of the season. “Sadly, someone from the Midlands region has died from complications due to the flu,” said Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist and DHEC’s Director of the Bureau of Communicable Disease Prevention and Control. “While we can’t predict what the upcoming […]
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Oconee County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Pill Take Back Day at two different locations. The Pill Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, October 29th from 10am until 2pm, as part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On that day, drop off locations will be located at the Law Enforcement Center, at 300 South Church […]
Read moreSalem- Ralph Wayne Turpin, 81, husband of Faye Fisher Turpin, passed away on Friday, October 14th, 2022 at his residence. Born in Clayton, Georgia, Ralph was the son of the late Gypsy Berry Turpin and Ada Cardellia Wilbanks Turpin. Ralph was retired from the textiles industry and was a landscaper. Ralph had a great love for fishing, gardening, cooking […]
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