Getting political with David McMahan

One of the names bandied about of Oconeeans who plan to file for this June’s Republican primary election in the county is that of a new arrival.  That newcomer was identified by county Republican Chairman McMahan today as newcomer Wallace Sparks.  According to McMahan, Sparks will challenge for the State House #1 seat, which has been held by Walhalla’s Bill […]

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Prospective new employer in need of a sewer commitment

The owner of an empty manufacturing building and his prospective tenant were given the chance yesterday to correct utility deficiencies before Oconee Joint Regional Sewer permits a daily discharge of 450 gallons in the wastewater treatment system.  Without that permit, the commissioners were told, manufacturer Heath Blundell cant open a new operation in the empty Jacobs plant building along the […]

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Part-time judge’s job available in Oconee County

If you feel you have what it takes to judge both the innocent and the guilty, there’s a part-time job available for you in Oconee County.  State Senator Thomas Alexander announces applications are being accepted by the office of the county’s legislative delegation to fill a part-time magistrate position.  You can receive an application on request by emailing [email protected].  Completed […]

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Loyd Thomas Hood

Westminster, SC– Loyd Thomas Hood, 89, wife of Joretta Jaynes Hood, of Westminster, SC, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at The Oaks at Chanticleer in Greenville, SC.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Hood was the son of the late C.P. and Millie Duckett Hood. He was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served in […]

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Friends of Jocassee spring event

Friends of Jocassee invites everyone this month to Devil’s Fork State Park for its day-long BellFest Family event.  From 10 am to 3 pm Saturday, March 19 the lovers of Lake Jocassee plan a variety of activities, highlighted by guided tours of the rare plant the Oconee Bell.  The flower grows only in this part of the world, and it […]

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West Union spending matters

Budget considerations reach the meeting the floor tomorrow night at West Union.  At 5:45 pm at Town Hall, the council will open a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2022-23.  Later tomorrow night the council will discuss–and possibly vote—increasing charges for park rental, water taps, and garbage pickup.

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From Anderson University to Tri-County Tech

Tri-County Technical College has named a former Anderson University educator to a post at the Pendleton-based college.  Dr. Anthony Guiseppi-Elie is Tech’s new vice president of academic affairs and workforce development.  Dr. Elie most recently worked at Anderson University and served as founding dean of the College of Engineering, vice president for industry relations, and university distinguished professor.

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