Robert “Hoss” Julian Nix

Fair Play, SC– Robert “Hoss” Julian Hix, 75, of Fair Play, SC, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022.   A native of Oakway, SC, Mr. Hix was the son of the late Dock Neville and Virgie Nell Cater Hix. He retired as a Textile Worker from WestPoint.   Mr. Hix is survived by his daughter: Lisa A. Donald of Anderson, […]

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New housing unit nixed at Seneca street corner

Seneca has once again deemed unsuitable a housing development on 4.5 acres near the 123 By-Pass.  It’s the second time in four years the city has said no.  The city planning staff last night recommended against a zoning change, and the planning commissioners followed Ed Halbig’s advice with a unanimous vote of denial.  At Short Street and Mountain View Drive, […]

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Three Oconee County fires

The Seneca Fire Department was one set of fire fighters at the scene of a fire at Newry and Alexander roads.  Chief Caudill says the fire burned a camper and a building. The call was sounded just before 5 o’clock this morning.  At the midnight hour, fire destroyed a home  in the Tamassee Community.  Rural Fire Control reported the address […]

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Graham to cast no vote on high court nominee

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced he will oppose and vote against the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.   “I oppose and will vote against the nomination of Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court,” said Graham. “My decision is based upon her record of judicial activism, flawed sentencing methodology regarding child pornography cases, […]

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Trek the Trails — Sunday in Clemson

Envision City of Clemson invites residents, students and visitors to take part in a first-time alternative transportation event Sunday afternoon called “Trek the Trails”.  They can do this by biking or walking the Green Crescent Tail connection between Patrick Square and Nettles Park and explore the new woodland trails at Nettles.  The events start at 3 o’clock with a bike […]

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Recommended for some: second COVID booster

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is recommending a second, COVID-19 booster shot for certain individuals to further prevent severe cases in higher risk groups. DHEC’s recommendations largely mirror recommendations announced Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   DHEC recommends a second booster for those 12 and up who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. A second booster should […]

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