Gladys Payne

Westminster – Gladys Reed Payne, 92, wife of the late John Howard Payne, Jr., passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in Bronx, New York, Gladys was the daughter of the late Edwin Reed and Margaret Bruce Reed.  Gladys was a former secretary, a member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church, and […]

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Development standards stricken from agenda

With the room of Oconeeans primed to speak in opposition, a controversial amendment to the county’s development standards was removed from last night’s agenda of the Oconee County Council.  But it did not stop individual property rights advocates from speaking their peace, as part of last night’s public comment period.  One of those to stand at the lectern was Matthew […]

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Regional sewer plant being explored

The idea of a new, regional sewer plant is  being explored that apparently could make both Oconee and Anderson counties partners in treating wastewater.  The possibility was addressed during separate executive sessions last night of the governing bodies in both counties.  “We decided that we’ll leave our door open and see how far along Anderson County came last night,” said […]

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Carolyn White

Seneca– Carolyn Louise Smith White, 73, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Emory Smith and Maude Smith.  Carolyn worked with the Dream Center, was of the Baptist Faith and she enjoyed drawing and gardening.   Carolyn is survived by […]

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