Clemson ordinance address loud vehicles

Clemson officials say their city has an ordinance that can address loud vehicles.  The ordinance in place forbids:  “The operation of a vehicle and/or a sound system of a vehicle in such a manner as to cause excessive noise, whether through grating, grinding, pounding, engine revving, jarring, vibrations, or other excessive noise.”  To report a disturbance, you should call the […]

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Bids exceed funds available

The city administrator for Westminster, Kevin Bronson, promised the city fathers last night that going forward he and staff will better access state “C” funds with which the city can repair streets and sidewalks.  Last year the city was promised $200 thousand, but contractor bids exceeded $900 thousand.  Now Westminster can expect only as far as $200 thousand will take […]

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What happens with a utility fee add-on

From what financial analysts can figure, Westminster spent more than received from a $7 dollar monthly add-on to utility bills starting in 2015.  Three months ago, city council removed the fee.  But the idea that customers can expect a refund or credit was further complicated last night when the remaining council members received an accountants’ report on AMI–Automated Metering Infrastructure.  […]

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Active shooter dead of self-inflicted wound

The Anderson coroner’s office and the sheriff’s office are investigating the death of a man in an active shooter incident at a manufacturing plant.  Coroner Shore said the man’s identity is being withheld until family is notified.  Shore provided this account of what happened around 10:30 last night.  “The shooter entered Frankische on AM Ellison Road in Anderson, SC and […]

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Matthew Christian Dolly

Seneca, SC — Matthew Christian Dolly, 26, of Seneca, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022.   Born in Dothan, AL., Matthew was the son of Charles Patrick Dolly, Sr. and Jill Sherese Prim Dolly.   In addition to his parents, Matthew is survived by his brother: Charles Patrick Dolly, Jr. of Seneca, SC; sisters: Elizabeth Dolly of Seneca, SC […]

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Five charges filed after shooting incident investigation

The parking lot of a Seneca apartment complex became a crime scene Friday afternoon when the police, responding to the report of a person with a gun, found shell casings and live ammunition rounds.  The police investigation apparently involved two people with handguns–the result being five charges against Rashawn Lamel Harrison.  Two warrants allege Harrison discharged a firearm into a […]

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Domestic violence arrest in a Coffee Road incident

A 39-year old resident of the Coffee Road awaits an appearance before a judge.  This after, according to the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, Jimmy Rodriquez Rogers was arrested yesterday on charges of kidnapping and domestic violence first degree.  After arriving to investigate a report of a possible domestic disturbance, a deputy gave a ride home to a female after deciding that […]

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Achievements of the West-Oak High Chorus

The All-County Chorus Concerts and the Concert Performances Assessments are among the activities so far in 2022 for the West-Oak Chorus, directed by Sherry Collins.  But it was solo and ensemble performances that garnered excellent ratings for Vera Martin, Dustin Smith, and Abby Brewer.  And a superior with distinction rating in the Conference Performance Assessment that made for a first […]

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