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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The Joint Regional Sewer Authority is an award winner

Oconee’s Joint Regional Sewer Authority has picked up a pair of statewide honors — one which carries some irony.  Chris Eleazer, executive director, detailed the awards during the JRSA board meeting for April.  The first that he mentioned came from the Water Environmental Association of South Carolina, presented at Myrtle Beach.  It’s a big deal, Eleazer explained, because of safety […]

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Holding the line on college admission costs

  The following is an announcement from the college: “Tri-County Technical College students will not see an increase in tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year. At a bi-monthly meeting held today (April 4), College Commissioners voted unanimously to freeze tuition for the third consecutive year.   In addition to the tuition freeze, Tri-County will continue to offer zero-cost tuition to […]

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Statement from the acting Social Security Commissioner

“I am pleased to announce that local Social Security offices will restore in-person services, including for people without an appointment, on April 7, 2022. To avoid waiting in line, I strongly encourage people, who can, to use our online services at www.socialsecurity.gov, call us, and schedule appointments in advance rather than walking in without an appointment.  Phone appointments can save […]

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Daniel E. Johnson Sr.

Seneca – Daniel “Dan” Edward Johnson, Sr., 75, husband of Harriet Diane McCall Johnson, passed away on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House.   Born in Landgraft, West Virginia, Dan was the son of the late Sim Johnson, Sr. and Alma Elzick Johnson.  Dan was a Coal Miner, Truck Driver, Well Driller and a United States Army Veteran […]

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Mildred Patterson

  Seneca – Mildred Nix Patterson, 95, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at her residence.   In the time of a pandemic, we’re all familiar with the term essential worker and honestly that’s the best way to describe Mildred Patterson. She was essential to us all.  She was a teacher of hard life lessons (don’t make promises you can’t […]

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Dr. Wayne Parks Frady

Seneca, SC– Wayne Parks Frady, Ed.D., 73, husband of Brenda Glenn Frady of Seneca, passed away on April 2, 2022, at his home.   A native of Oconee County, Dr. Frady was the son of the late William Howard Frady and Grace Crenshaw Frady. A graduate of Walhalla High School, Class of 1966 and University of Georgia, Class of 1970, […]

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