SC 24 accident west of Anderson takes a life

The state patrol reports one of the two drivers in an early morning Anderson County accident died; the second driver required an air-flight.  Just before 1:30 this morning two cars collided on two-lane SC 24, six miles from Anderson.  Trooper Miller is referring the media to the county coroner for the identity of the deceased, the driver of a 1993 […]

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Clemson LIFE graduates 14

The Clemson LIFE program graduated 14 students in a ceremony held April 30 at the New Spring Church.  The post-secondary university program is designed for students with intellectual disabilities that prioritizes job skills and independent living.  Eric Mac Lain, studio analyst for ESPN and the ACC Network, made the commencement address.

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Two Bypass 123 accidents

Busy Bypass 123 in Seneca the scene today of two accidents that disrupted traffic and, in one, left one person hurt.  The latest accident near the overhead bridge/Northampton Road, the police report, involved a car and a truck.  Chief Bowling says no injuries in that accident around the 3 o’clock hour this afternoon.  Around 9:30 this morning traffic in both […]

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Paul Elston

Westminster– Paul G. Elston,71, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House.   Paul was born in Garfield Heights, OH and was the son of the late Millard Elston, Jr. and Jeroldine Washington.  Paul was a former policeman, a United States Army veteran, and attended Foothills Church where he enjoyed playing in the worship […]

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Torch run for Special Olympics

South Carolina law enforcement officers will begin a 140-mile relay on Thursday on behalf of the Special Olympics’ Flame of Hope, and the state police–the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division — says it is proud to support the event.  The torch run will set out from Clemson University’s Jervey Meadows Field behind the softball field continues a commitment to increase […]

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License plate read tech pays off in an arrest

No matter where you venture in public, you can count on your image showing up on  someone’s closed-circuit footage.  Another emerging technology that’s catching on is a licensed plate reader.  And a major Clemson intersection is one example.  LPRs are being added in Oconee County, through a sheriff’s office arrangement with provider Flock Safety.  LPRs typically are mounted on street  […]

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Trucks wreck and By-Pass traffic snarls

For several minutes this morning traffic on the 123 By-Pass backed up after an 18-wheeler and a Ford Econoline van wrecked in front of the Waffle Hut.  The accident occurred around 9:30 this morning.  Police Chief Casey Bowling, speaking to 101.7/WGOG NEWS as he directed traffic, reported one person required medical treatment.

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Zephlin Sheehan

  Ms. Zephlin Sheehan, age 44 of Fair Play, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at her residence. Born October 24, 1977, in Seneca, SC she is the daughter of Carlos R. and Melody “Lynn” (Goss) Griffin. In addition to her parents Ms. Sheehan is also survived by her children Benjamin C. Sheehan of Seneca, SC, Stephan A. […]

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Timothy Justin Ernst

Mr. Timothy Justin Ernst, age 40 of Adel Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his residence. Born on August 15, 1981, he was the son of Paul and Kimberly Saunders. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ernst is survived by his sister Nettie Ooten, aunts, Kathleen (Chris) Ervine and Karen and Baldwin Ernst, and two nieces, Mikayla […]

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Dialogue with the county administrator

A get together involving the Oconee County administrator (Amanda Brock) and two officials of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority did not resolve who pays the bill to meet increasing service demands, but the dialogue was beneficial, in the estimation of the JRSA’s Bob Faires.  Requests for piped sewer are increasing, especially between Seneca and Clemson, but they are not confined […]

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