William Bellotte

  Seneca – William Louie Bellotte, 81, husband of Patsy “Pat” Owens Bellotte, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Prisma Health- Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, William was the son of the late Roy Brucke Bellotte and Mary Cooper Bellotte.  William retired from West Point Stevens after 45 years of service where most of […]

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John Denny

  Westminster – John Frank Denny, 74, husband of the late Lois Boleman, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his residence.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, John was the son of the late Robert Lester Denny and Zoabell Williams Denny.  John was formerly an iron worker, a United States Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam era, […]

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The accused used knives in stabbing

A woman near Seneca is charged with using two knives to attack her victim.  Brittny Michelle Lamboy was arrested Friday night on the charge of attempted murder.  According to Oconee Sheriff’s Office, the attempted murder occurred on the Mormon Church Road and the victim suffered four wounds administered by two separate knives.  Deputies rendered first aid that included tourniquets before […]

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Oconee students picks up leader’s skills

A Walhalla High student from Seneca experienced life in nation’s capital this summer as part of a Washington Youth Tour arranged by the state’s electric cooperatives.  Olivia Lee, along with Pendleton’s Abigail Blankenship, represented the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative on a type of super-charged field trip to visit Washington, DC monuments and memorials, to meet lawmakers and their staffs.  According […]

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Day for Oconee school kids

Feel the cooler air…a sign of change.  And the big change today is the return of yellow buses, speed zones, crossing guards and the like.  It is day one for Oconee School District’s new year. Traditionally, school officials have stressed, day one is not so much about learning or re-learning as it is simply to get organized to allow students […]

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Water conservation request called off

August 5, 2022 at 11:05 am, the City rescinds its request for voluntary water conservation made on August 4, 2022. Customers may now use water without voluntary restrictions.   Water pumps that draw water from the Ramsey Creek are operational and have filled the City’s water reservoir and replenished its water tanks. All water is safe to drink. The process […]

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Armed cops ready to station in the schools

An armed team of police officers is ready to be stationed inside all Oconee County public school facilities during the new year that’ll start within two weeks, according to Sheriff Mike Crenshaw.  All are sheriff’s office personnel, with the exception of the Walhalla policeman who returns this year to his city’s middle school.  What’s new about the cadre of protectors, […]

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Westminster hearing to focus on city’s needs

Just what are Westminster’s needs and what should be the priorities for housing, public facilities, and economic development.  The public is invited next week to a hearing designed to take feedback on needs, including an estimated amount to be used for activities benefiting persons of low and moderate income.  The hearing will be 5:15 pm Tuesday at the fire department […]

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Bo Bowman to impart legal advice

The city of Seneca reserves the option to meet privately next week to again take up the legal matter that divides the city from the Joint Regional Sewer Authority and its municipal partners in their joint venture to provide service.  The agenda indicates that, at the end of Tuesday’s regular August meeting, the city council will adjourn behind closed doors […]

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