Person of interest in custody

A newspaper report in northeast Georgia indicates Hart County authorities have in custody a person of interest in their investigation of threats made against a manufacturing operation last week in the Gateway II Industrial Park.  The Hartwell Sun quotes Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland as saying progress has been made to trace the phone number used to make shooting threats […]

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In memory of a slain deputy sheriff

By order of the governor, flags on state buildings were lowered from sunrise to sunset yesterday in tribute to Deputy Austin Derek Aldridge of the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.  Aldridge died this month in the line of duty, as noted by Governor McMaster’s executive order, a man who dedicated his life to protect and serve the public.  Asides from the […]

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An urgent need to take-in pets

Kennels and foster homes for cats and dogs across Oconee are reported full and this, says the humane society, makes for an urgent need for more dog adopters and people willing to foster both dogs and kittens.  At noon each Wednesday, the Oconee Humane Society hosts a live Facebook session where people can learn more about a pet desperately searching […]

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Beverly Ann Roach

Walhalla, SC – Beverly Ann Hinderliter Roach, 94, wife of the late Arthur Otto Roach, of 320 Camp Road, Walhalla passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Lakeview Assisted Living.   A native of Evansville, Indiana, Mrs. Roach was the daughter of the late Morris Ellis Hinderliter and Ida Mae Carver Hinderliter. She was a homemaker.   Mrs. Roach […]

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Sally Studley

Westminster– Sally Ann Studley, 81, wife of Milton “Skip” Studley, passed away on Friday, June 24th, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.   Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Sally was the daughter of the late Oscar B. Fischer and Alma Mertz Fischer. Sally was a very active member at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a member of the […]

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Tempers flare in hostile setting

    An angered prosecutor vowed she’ll seek a substitute to follow through with prosecuting Matthew Durham, according to case filings by the attorney representing the suspended Oconee County councilman.  The claims, submitted by defense attorney Keith Denny, show that assistant attorney general Megan Raymer made the declaration at the end of what appeared to be a hostile interview last […]

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Woman drowned Friday in Pendleton

An investigation has started in Pendleton by the town police and the Anderson County coroner of a Friday afternoon incident on the Westinghouse Road.  A 55-year old Pendleton woman, Erin Eileen Parker, drowned in a creek, a drowning that is considered secondary to the crash of her vehicle.  The coroner’s office gave this account:  “The investigation indicates that the victim’s […]

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Garvin Wallace “Shorty” Pitts

  Seneca– Garvin Wallace Pitts, 86, husband of Ruth Jean Cox Pitts, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Cottingham Hospice House.   Born in Oconee County, SC, Wallace was the son of the late Grady Pitts and Ester Moore Pitts.  He was a retired agent and manager with Liberty National Insurance, a faithful member of the former Bountyland Baptist […]

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Juanita Nicholson

  Westminster– Juanita Smith Nicholson, 71, wife of the late Charles Ray Moore, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Greer Rehab & Health Care Center.   Born in Oconee County, Juanita was the daughter of the late Louie Howard Smith and Lillie Hattie Gibson Smith.   Juanita is survived by her sons, Howard Andrew Moore of Seneca, Anthony […]

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