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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Talking by-pass building, as traffic solution

Motorists’ patience is frequently tested by 123 backups at Clemson.  Motorist (and home builder) Tom Markovich may have the solution, although it would be expensive and take time.  It would be a new highway for traffic, especially thru traffic, to avoid 123 between College Avenue and the Seneca River Bridge on the Oconee side.  He recently called on the Oconee […]

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Spurring Westminster economic development

In their meeting tomorrow, Westminster City Council tackles the idea of an economic development law for their city.  The council is to engage outside attorney Lawrence Flynn in a Zoom call and, in new business, first reading of an ordinance creating an economic development program that would set up an incentive program for private investment in a section of the […]

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Donald “Don” Keith Ackerson

Seneca, SC – Donald “Don” Ackerson, 78, beloved husband of Holly Steichmann Ackerson, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at his residence, with his wife of 50 years at his side.   A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Davenport Funeral Home Chapel in West Union. Burial will be in […]

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Annette Johnson

Townville- Annette Smith Johnson, 68, wife of the late John Henry Johnson, passed away Friday, March 4th, 2022 at her residence.   Born in Oconee County, Annette was the daughter of the late Gentry P. Smith and Ruby Smith.  Annette worked as supervisor of housekeeping at Foxwood Hills Resort and was a dedicated homemaker. Annette had a great passion for […]

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Mary Hellams

  Walhalla, SC — Mary Lee Hellams, 92, wife of the Derrill Hellams, of 511 S. John Street, Walhalla, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Lila Doyle.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Hellams was the daughter of the late Mack and Ella Talley Smith. She was a member of Turning Point Church of God.   Mrs. […]

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