Rule changes for inspecting dams

What happened as the result of the erosion of a spillway in 2017 in Oroville, California prompted an arm of the federal government to add to and change the rules covering inspections of dams that hold back water.  And those changes from “FERC” — the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission– are being relayed to companies such as Duke Energy, which owns […]

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Deaf people do and can experience music, says Jody Cripps

Clemson University says faculty member Jody Cripps is a leader in the development of “signed music” to allow deaf people to experience something like the hearing population experiences.  Cripps, an assistant professor of American Sign Language at Clemson, says, “Yes, we do” when asked if deaf people can experience music.  He has dedicated years of research to an emerging art […]

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Safer community initiative

A community forum for Pickens County residents and law enforcement officials will take place Tuesday, May 3, 5:30-7 p.m., at Tri-County Technical College’s Easley campus located at 1774 Powdersville Road. The forum is an outgrowth of Ten at the Top’s Creating a Safer Upstate initiative, which seeks to provide opportunities for law enforcement and the community to convene to discuss […]

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Thelma Evelyn Terry

Seneca, SC —Thelma Evelyn Terry, 91, of Seneca, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her home.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Terry was the daughter of the late Katie Asalee Sisk Smith and James Paul Smith. She was a member of Hepsibah Baptist Church. Mrs. Terry enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening.   Mrs. Terry is […]

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Sara J. King

  Sara J. King, age 95 of Pickens, SC formerly of Seneca, SC passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Prisma Health – Cottingham Hospice House. Born June 12, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Charlie B. and Annie “Blanche” (Smith) Sheriff.   Mrs. King is survived by her sons Sammy King (Sylvia) of Iva, SC, Charlie […]

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Jail inmate files lawsuit

A man has filed a lawsuit against the Oconee Detention Center, claiming that while held there in late 2020, he was assaulted by officers.  He seeks $1 million in damages.  Nathan Ashley Neal filed the suit himself, without attorney representation.  His allegations are in a 7-page, handwritten document filed Friday in the Common Pleas Court.  Among multiple accusations, Neal claims […]

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