James Richard Swaney

James Richard Swaney, age 61, of Pendleton SC passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Born in Anderson SC, He was the loving husband of Cindy Richey, and the son of the late Julius Virgil Swaney and Mary Evelyn Swaney. He was an avid outdoorsman and a Harley Davidson enthusiast, and his greatest joy was his grandkids. Richard is survived […]

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Ruby Pauline Littleton

Ruby Pauline Littleton, 100, wife of the late Garvin M. Littleton, formerly of Salem, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Lila Doyle Nursing Home.   A native of Oconee, SC, Mrs. Littleton was the daughter of the late Mack and Ella Talley Smith. She was a homemaker and then retired from Grow Industries in Salem. Mrs. Littleton loved […]

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Anglers scour Lake Hartwell to catch bass

It has been called the prestigious fishing tournament of its kind.  The Bassmasster Classic has returned this weekend to Lake Hartwell for a fourth time.  Takeoffs emanate from Green Pond Landing and Event Center; daily weigh-ins are at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.  Lake Hartwell is a Top 100 Bass Lake in the country.  South Carolina DNR plans to safely […]

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From a bank to an animal hospital

The board of zoning appeals in Oconee County will sit in judgment later this month of an application for a special exception near Keowee Key.  The applicant, Keowee Animal Hospital, is requesting an exception to allow the former Wells Fargo bank on the Rochester Highway to be converted to a veterinary hospital.  The animal hospital seeks to keep the current […]

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From a bank to an animal hospital

The board of zoning appeals in Oconee County will sit in judgment later this month of an application for a special exception near Keowee Key.  The applicant, Keowee Animal Hospital, is requesting an exception to allow the former Wells Fargo bank on the Rochester Highway to be converted to a veterinary hospital.  The animal hospital seeks to keep the current […]

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T’ing up a tricky intersection

“This thing here, I hope it works”.  That was one of the expressions yesterday in Fair Play where the DOT trotted out drawings to show a fix for the intersection–SC 59, 182 and 243.  At times, motorists contort their necks to ensure no one is headed their way.  Of the estimated $2.5 million fix, sight improvements are a major component.  […]

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