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Over two days this month, an Oconee courtroom filled with state prosecutors and defense attorneys involved in what’s called the Las Senoritas methamphetamine trafficking case. The resident circuit judge, Scott Sprouse of Walhalla, heard pleas and motions in proceedings involving attorneys from the office of Attorney General Alan Wilson. Also, in attendance was Peggy Self, clerk of court for the […]
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The state Election Commission reminds voters there’s no need to wait until the next election day, Saturday February 24. Starting today, you can vote at any early voting center in your county. The February 24 Republican presidential preference primary is open to eligible voters who did not cast ballots in the recent Democratic primary. The early voting will end Thursday, […]
Read moreSalem, SC — Hazel Doreen Potter Michael, 86, wife of Robert John Michael, of Salem, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at her home. A native of Luton, England, Mrs. Michael was the daughter of the late James Thomas Potter and Ellse Lewis Potter. She loved knitting, crocheting, cooking, and baking. Mrs. Michael retired as a seamstress and […]
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At countless public meetings, you can hear the cry for the need for property suitable to help meet the needs for workforce housing. Clemson has done more than talk. The Pickens County municipality has bought highway 76 property near the Old Stone Church Road, and city staff are at work to explore ways to develop the property to ensure that […]
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Plans are set for a new community forum to allow the Oconee Sheriff’s Office to spread important word on how to avoid scams and frauds. A forum where sheriff’s investigators will offer tips on how to protect from financial loss and the compromise of personal identifying information takes place 6:30 pm Thursday, March 7 at the Oconee Nuclear Station. Doors […]
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Two seats are available this year on the policy-making board of the Pioneer Rural Water District, serving parts of Oconee and Anderson counties. To be decided by votes of water district customers are board seats numbers one and five. Barry Stevenson holds Seat One, while Mark Holbrooks occupies Seat 5. Both men are eligible for re-election. During a meeting Tuesday, […]
Read moreWestminster, SC — Pearl Anne Gardner, 77, of Westminster, SC, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at her home. Born in Middletown, New York, Ms. Gardner was the daughter of the late Joesph H. Morse and Beatrice Burger Morse. She retired from Oconee Memorial Hospital and was a member of Clearmont Baptist Church. Ms. Gardner is survived […]
Read moreWest Union – Mikal Harald Fostervold, 65, passed away on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024, at The Overlook in Toccoa, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 29th, 1958, in Bangor, Maine, Mikal was the son of Melvin Fostervold (Beth Reese) and the late Claire Vegard Fostervold. Mikal was retired from the Oconee County Sheriff’s Department where he served […]
Read moreSeneca– Lonny Darrell Callis, 72, husband of Diana Mahanay Callis, passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at his residence. Born August 10th, 1951, in Clayton, New Mexico, Darrell was the son of the late Charlie and Alta Faye Robinson Callis. Darrell was known for his training of cutting horses for over 24 plus years. He was a member […]
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A major Oconee agriculture fire. Chris Smith, county fire chief, says three-quarters of one of the poultry houses on the Welcome Church Road in the Holly Springs Community was destroyed yesterday morning. An untold number of chickens perished. The fire damages was confined just one of the buildings on the agricultural property.
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