Alexis Ware remains missing today

An Anderson woman, Alexis Ware, remained missing today, and the sheriff’s office in that county appeals to the public for any information as to what might have happened to her.  Ware’s car was found in McCormick County, but no sign of her.  Anderson Sheriff Chad McBride says his office is committed to finding and providing answers to her family.  Including […]

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Walhalla extends payment window and cut-off dates

Because of issues with Walhalla’s third-party billing system, utility bills did not get posted to the internet, nor did they get mailed at the appropriate time.  City of Walhalla Water Department says payment due dates and cut-off dates have been extended for this billing cycle only.  Customers have until March 18 to pay their bills and avoid penalties.  The cut-off […]

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Guarding against a cyber attack from afar

What Ukraine faces by the Russian invasion wasn’t far from the thoughts of those at last night’s Oconee County Council meeting.  Chairman Elliott prefaced the moment of silence by calling attention to the courage Ukraine has shown at Russia’s military might.  And, during the presentation of Oconee’s annual financial audit, the outside auditor (Grant Davis) announced his firm’s one management […]

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Greenway grant request rejected

A grant application for a greenway to connect parts of Oconee with two neighboring South Carolina counties is now by the wayside–a development pleasing to critics who claim the millions that it would cost is wrongheaded in light of other pressing needs.  But Seneca’s councilman, Paul Cain, strong supporter of the recreation benefits a region greenway would mean, doesn’t see […]

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Frances Bibb

WESTMINSTER- Frances Bibb, 89, passed away Monday, February 28th, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House. A native of Westminster, Frances was the daughter of the late Frank L. and Eva Goforth Bibb. Frances retired from Beacon, where she worked for 46 years as a secretary. Frances enjoyed crossword puzzles and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Frances is survived […]

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Corinda Jean Smith

Pickens, SC — Corinda Jean Smith, 75, wife of the late Virgil Rogers, of Pickens, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at her home.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Ralph and Elise Swafford Capps. She was a homemaker and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.   Mrs. […]

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