Expanding the pool of blood donors

The Blood Connection (TBC)  announces changes to FDA restrictions which will expand the pool of eligible donors significantly during a critical need for blood donations.  More than 20 years ago, the FDA implemented regulations to protect the blood supply against the theoretical risk of mad cow disease, variant Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (vCJD), a fatal infection of the brain and nerve tissue. […]

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Homelessness, a challenge for Seneca

There was general agreement during a Seneca meeting last night that Oconee’s largest city has a lot going for it—especially the success of city government’s push to return vitality to the business district downtown.  An outside company employed to compile Seneca’s next comprehensive plan has started gathering public feedback.  So far, the internet opportunity by Benchmark Consultants has drawn 250 […]

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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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