Darlene Katherine Medlin

    Seneca, SC — Darlene Katherine Medlin, 68, wife of Thomas Medlin, of Seneca, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at St. Francis Downtown.   A native of La Plata, MD, Mrs. Medlin was the daughter of the late John William and Eva Elizabeth Mulkey Jenkins. She retired as a secretary from Trinity Baptist Church and was a […]

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Sen. Scott’s part in new anti-lynching law

President Biden yesterday signed a bill by Sen. Tim Scott that makes lynching a federal hate crime.  Scott, South Carolina Republican, believes the country has done the right thing in passing the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching law.  “…not on behalf of Republicans or Democrats, but on behalf of all Americans, I’m proud to have played a part in passing this historic […]

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Warning — THC-laced gummies

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an advisory to parents and guardians today regarding THC laced gummies and their availability to children and teens.   The Sheriff’s Office has had three separate incidents reported this year concerning minors who ingested THC laced gummies. THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. It is what makes people feel high […]

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Arrest alleges murder in Pickens County

An arrest on the charge of murder in Pickens County….The charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime are placed against a 27-year old Liberty woman.  According to the sheriff’s office, Nicole Michelle Heape was charged in the investigation of the shooting death Monday of Kennedy David Drayton.  Thirty-one year old Drayton was found in the […]

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A chamber of commerce resignation

The Oconee Chamber of Commerce, once again, has put out a help-wanted sign. Crystal Romanysyn has resigned as executive director.  She has accepted the position of senior vice president of the Norman, Oklahoma Economic Development Coalition.  Although her stay was brief, Romanysyn’s contributions made an impact.  Darryl Broome, the chamber board president, said, “The personality and multiple abilities that attracted […]

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Car driver temporarily evades arrest

A midnight hour traffic stop in Seneca on the 123 By-Pass led to the arrest of a driver on three charges.  Chief Bowling released law enforcement records showing the arrest of E. Main Street resident Rodman Karlise Rivera on charges of resisting arrest, drug possession, and trafficking in cocaine.  The responding officer recieved K-9 assistance.  According to the case report, […]

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New pet store locally-owned

A new, locally-owned pet store in joining the Seneca business community.  The new location for Pet Supplies Plus will be 113 Rochester Highway and promises natural foods, toys, goods, and hassle-free service.  Among the amenities:  grooming, self-pet wash stations, knowledgeable care team, and carry out of heavy items to customers’ cars.  The owner is veterinarian Dr. Steve Whatley.  His partner […]

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