Eugene Mack Edney

Salem, SC– Eugene Mack Edney, 85, husband of Sue Phillips Edney, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Salem, SC, Mr. Edney was the son of the late John Edney and Iona Thrasher. He was a Veteran who served in the Army, Navy and Air Force. Mr. Edney retired from […]

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Sydalia Lumpkin Jordan

Mrs. Sydalia Lumpkin Jordan, age 87, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Keowee Place. Born December 26, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Simon A. and Estelle (Hudgens) Lumpkin, as well as wife to the late James Thomas Jordan. Mr. Jordan worked in the textile industry and is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ […]

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Seneca City Hall surprise

A representative of the real estate company pursuing a large home development at Seneca’s northwest edge withdrew its re-zoning request at the start of last night’s planning commission meeting.  Tricia Chassen explained that her group’s site plan is being further reviewed based on what she called “topographic constraints.”  Concerned residents in the vicinity of Frontage Road, Queen Anne’s Lane, and […]

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Boil water advisory — Walhalla

The City of Walhalla Water Department experienced a loss of system pressure due to a major water main break, and advises residents to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking. Also, any ice made from water, which has not been boiled, should not be used for drinking purposes. This advisory applies […]

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Arrest in trailer theft investigation

A theft two weeks ago in Fair Play led to the arrest early yesterday of Roebuck, South Carolina resident Michael Eugene Smith Jr.  Arrest and case records show charges against 51-year old Smith of grand larceny and malicious injury to personal property—the theft of a dump trailer July 3 at Boone’s Buggies on S. Highway 11.

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A new partnership is celebrated

The U.S. Space Force welcomed Clemson University as an official member of its University Partnership Program (UPP) at a Memorandum of Understanding signing event on July 18. The USSF — the sixth and newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces — established the UPP to identify, develop and retain a diverse, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)-capable workforce to further its mission […]

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Why quakes occur in Elgin, SC

Some of South Carolina’s leading geologists have authored a report exploring the factors behind recent earthquakes in the  area of the Kershaw County town of Elgin, an effort to help the public understand what is happening and why. The geologists, from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Geological Survey, the University of South Carolina and College of Charleston, sought to […]

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