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A moment of satisfaction was achieved when Amanda Brock, the Oconee County administrator–prodded by District Four’s Julian Davis–reported a phone call at 10:37 am that delivered assurance of a green light to start piped sewer to parts of I-85 in the county. Brock reported a phone call from South Carolina “ACOG’s” Arlene Young of what’s believed to be approval of […]
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Greenway proponents say trails can be used for recreation, to save energy, and other benefits that can be a blessing. But others say, for cash-strapped governments, greenways are a luxury at a time when government struggles to provide basic services. Money to pay for greenways was discussed at last night’s county council meeting and at Walhalla city hall, where we […]
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Chairman Elliott of Oconee County Council clarified for local school officials that the county’s next reassessment, set for 2023, can’t factor in for the new, 12-month school budget, to start July 1. It leaves Dr. Thorsland, district superintdnent, and Gloria Moore, the budget writer, with the hope to realize additional revenues without a tax increase. And that’s the growth that […]
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Periodic countywide revaluation helps government track tax base expansion, along with identifying where there are changes that should lower one’s tax bill. Oconee’s next reassessment, to reflect on 2023 property bills, was debated during last night’s county council meeting. As a council candidate from the audience questioned the p[ossibility that reassessment could enable the governing authority to raise taxes by […]
Read moreAn early evening fire in rural Oconee sent fire- fighters to U-S 76 and the Jack Pelfrey Road. Between Long Creek and Westminster, the fire was reported at an abandoned house. According to one fire fighter, no explanation for why the fire started.
Read moreWestminster– Chad Ledford Edwards, 50, husband of Misty Dawn Bramlett Edwards, passed away Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at his home. Born in Oconee County, SC, Chad was the son of the late Roy Dell Edwards and Rebecca Nell Spiva Edwards of Westminster. Chad worked in construction and had a great love for his Camaros […]
Read moreA Furman University senior from Pickens, Krista Just, accomplished a first for women at her school. After graduation, she’ll become an active duty infantry officer in the army. Not just historic for Furman, but rare across the country. Ground combat roles were officially opened to women in 2013 with a change in Defense Department policy, but it took until 2016 […]
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An Oconee jury returned a guilty verdict this afternoon in SC v. Gaines. And the judge followed that verdict with the pronouncement of a 20-year prison term for Mack Adam Gaines. At 62 years old, Gaines was found guilty of abuse or neglect resulting in death — vulnerable adult. The victim was his 92-year old mother, Alma Louise Gaines. It’s […]
Read moreOconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in locating a missing 16 year old. 16 year old Madison Jade Elgin was last seen wearing a light blue cut-off t-shirt, black shorts and socks and light blue shoes. A deputy from the Uniform Patrol Division met with a family member of Madison’s late this morning. According […]
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Oconee native and Walhalla High graduate Kerri King is the new principal at Westminster’s Orchard Park Elementary School. She started her career as a 4th-grade teacher at Oakway Intermediate School, who began work at Orchard Park in 2016 as a reading coach and later became assistant principal. Dr. Thorsland, district superintendent, says King’s hiring is an example of the district […]
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