Council members-elect to take the oath

The location will be the Historic Westminster Depot and the event will be momentous for two women and one man.  Westminster announces a public event at 4 o’clock tomorrow afternoon to give the oath of office to Audrey Reese, Adam Dunn, and Daby Snipes — the winners of last month’s special election to fill three vacated council terms.

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‘Slight’ risk for severe storms

The Storm Prediction Center has most of South Carolina tomorrow at a level of 2 out of 5 for a ‘slight’ risk for thunderstorms.  At the State Climate Office, Frank Straight says, “Our primary concern will be from damaging straight-line winds.  However, large hail (by that, I mean one inch or larger in diameter can’t be ruled out.”  Straight envisions […]

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Periodically, the driver’s manual is revised

When traffic laws change, the South Carolina driver’s manual also changes.  The DMV’s Cindy Hutton says South Carolina now has three separate manuals:  one for non-commercial vehicles; one for motorcycle and moped operators, and a third manual to be used to study for the license test.  Manuals can be accessed on the internet or purchased from $5 dollars plus tax […]

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Special event/road closure

Walhalla motorists are being reminded that a pair of events–the Main Street Art Walk and the Southeast Gravel Race–will change driving this weekend.  On Saturday only, Main Street both ways will be closed from 7 am to 5 pm.  Detours will be in place, and Police Capt. Tim Rice says, “We ask that through traffic make alternate route plans to […]

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Will Pioneer customers pay more in 2022-23?

Budget numbers at the meeting of the board of Pioneer Rural Water project expenses next year at $5.1 million; income, at $5.2 million.  As to whether the Oconee-Anderson customers will pay more over the next year, General Manager Terry Pruitt yesterday said, “I am putting together some options for the Board to consider at the June meeting.”

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Nield Gordon

Nield Philip “Coach” Gordon of Anderson, SC, died at age 91 on May 2, 2022, in his residence at The Legacy of Anderson, an independent living community he loved dearly. Born in Brunswick, Maryland, on November 17, 1930, to the late Russell Isaac and Maybelle Bingham Gordon, he is survived by his daughters Lucy (Henry) Barnett and Angela (Barry) Sullivan […]

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William “Bill” Lanier

  Westminster– William “Bill” Bernard Lanier, 73, husband of Bonnie Jean Bixby Lanier, passed away on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, at Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Bill was born in North Carolina and was the son of the late Frank and Hester Hall Lanier. Bill was a United States Army Veteran and a retired welder.   Bill had a great passion […]

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Victor Ronald Crenshaw

Salem, SC– Victor Ronald Crenshaw, 64, of Salem, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Crenshaw was the son of the late David and Lucille Roland Crenshaw. He attended Salem Baptist Church.   Mr. Crenshaw is survived by his sons: Mark and Jamie Crenshaw and Josh Nicholson; and siblings: Timmy, […]

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