Graduation time brings mixed emotions

You can’t blame the seniors of Oconee’s three high schools if they are feeling the excitement, along with some apprehension, as graduation day approaches.  It’s Saturday, May 28 for local high schools.  At Walhalla High, Principal Steve Garrett says a couple of traditional events are bringing home the reality that diploma day is near.  They include the annual senior walk […]

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Getting rid of those gnats

CITY OF WESTMINSTER 2022 MOSQUITO SPRAYING SCHEDULE:   Friday, May 13 Friday, May 27 Friday, June 10 Friday, June 24 Friday, July 8 Friday, July 22 Friday, August 5 Friday, August 19 Friday, September 2 Friday, September 16   If you have bee hives, notification must be given to the City of Seneca at 864-885-2750. Reasons for not spraying include […]

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William “Bill” Moore

Westminster– William “Bill” Anthony Moore, 59, husband of Julia “Jill” Whitney Freeman Moore, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.   Bill was born in Oconee County and was the son of Brenda Lynch Moore of Westminster and the late Donnie Moore.  Bill worked as a Procurement Specialist for Clarious in West Union, formerly known as […]

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Budget figures to be presented

At their meeting this week, the commissioners of Oconee PRT will see and hear budget numbers.  Thursday’s agenda of the county Parks, Recreation and Tourism group includes $437,312 for FY 23 supplemental ATAX budget, as well as ATAX fund numbers for the county department Visit Oconee.  Thursday’s meeting starts at 12 noon.

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A look at a mammoth addition in Clemson

The mayor and council in Clemson will have a look tomorrow at the huge, new complex of high-rise housing under construction on U-S 123, the Tiger Boulevard.  The city announces that at 8:30 tomorrow morning the elected officials will join a tour of the Dockside project.  It is to be an informal get together of the council; no action to […]

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David Grant

Walhalla – David Alan Grant, 63, passed away Saturday, April 30th, 2022.   Born in Miami, Florida, David was the son of June Adrian (Elliott) of Westminster.  David was retired from Ingles, where he worked as a produce manager.   David is survived by his mother, his daughters, Jessica Marie Grant (Jeremiah Bradshaw) of Walhalla, Julie Daine Grant (Allen Youngblood) […]

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Karl Kent Hocker

Seneca – Karl Kent Hocker, 62, passed away Friday, April 29th, 2022 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Born in Sacramento, California, Karl was the son of the late Robert A. “Bob” Hocker, Sr., and Dorothy Marie Wilson Hocker.  Karl enjoyed camping, fishing, trains and model cars.   Karl is survived by his daughter, Alisha Villines (Leo) of […]

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L-C Wood Sr.

L.C. “Log Chain” Wood, 88, of Westminster, passed away at the residence early Saturday morning, surrounded by his beloved family. LC was born on October 29, 1933, in Hart County, Georgia to the late Lester Clark Wood, Sr., and Mamie Fuller Wood. LC was a retired truck driver, but continued to love traveling long after his days of work. LC […]

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Abby Suzanne McCutcheon

Ms. Abby Suzanne McCutcheon, age 45, of Spartanburg, SC formerly Walhalla, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at her home. Born March 25, 1977, she is the daughter of David Reid McCutcheon and Phyliss Rimel (Crocker). Left to cherish her memories is her father and stepmother David and Heather McCutcheon of Westminster, SC, Mother and stepfather Phyllis and […]

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