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Seneca, SC– Clinton Howard McGuffin, 92, husband of the late Olivia Kirby McGuffin, of Seneca, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Lila Doyle. A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. McGuffin was the son of the late Clinton Lee and Leah Chambers McGuffin. He retired as a weaver and slash hand and was a member of Lydia […]
Read moreMr. Oscar Thomas Morgan, Jr., age 68 of Long Creek Highway – Westminster passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at his residence. Born October 29, 1953, he was the son of the late Oscar Thomas Morgan, Sr. and Maggie Mae Booe. Mr. Morgan is survived by his children Tommy Morgan (Erin) of Greenville, SC., Maggie Morgan of Greenville, SC., […]
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A Long Creek customer of the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative was grand prize winner in this week’s festivities for Blue Ridge’s annual membership meeting. Alton Barnett II won a 2009 Ford F-150 pickup truck. He and some 6,400 Blue Ridge customers registered this week for the annual meeting, highlighted by the CEO’s report. Incumbent members of the board of directors […]
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A Fair Play man, the object of a search this week in northeast Georgia, was placed in the Oconee County jail. County arrest records show Timothy Chad Merck charged with kidnapping, assault and battery first degree, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and pointing and presenting firearms at a person. After being alerted about a suspicious vehicle near […]
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Walhalla helped mark Arbor Day with the planting of a magnolia on the grounds of the city depot, and those who marked the event agree that the city’s progressive actions for more greenery are to be commended. Mayor Edwards was one of those who dug the hole for a magnolia, the type of which is to reflect color during fall […]
Read moreAbout 75 people had gathered at the moment Walhalla businesswoman Karen Benson took to the mic to start a rally toward ensuring her independent business is not hampered or lost to a greenway. She fears the long-talked-about project could cut off parts of her premises. It’s an unusual situation for Benson Feed and Seed. The building is owned by the […]
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It’s Arbor Day and Walhalla’s Main Street trees downtown overnight were alight in white color. Ceremonies to observe Arbor Day take place this morning downtown.
Read moreAt a special called board meeting held Thursday, April 28th, 2022, the School District of Oconee County Board of Trustees approved several administrative hires for the 2022-2023 school year. Dr. Thorsland said, “We are delighted to have quality individuals within our district to fill these administrative positions. Many of them are SDOC graduates who have chosen to invest in and […]
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The time is near for Oconee sewer policymakers to deliberate and approved a budget for the next 12 month period which starts July 1. And part of the process will be availability for the public comment on or ask questions about the sewer authority’s proposed budget for fiscal 2023. Sewer charges have made for much concern in the last year, […]
Read moreResidents of Walhalla’s Thompson Avenue and nearby residents are receiving an invitation to join a free app that promotes connectivity during times when some neighbors don’t know their own neighbors. The app is called Nextdoor City Limits and, according to one Andover Way resident, features a site that tells what’s going on in their city, helps people recover lost pets, […]
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