Hilton Lee Earle

  Hilton Lee Earle age 69, of Seneca, SC passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born August 14, 1952, he was the son of the late Oliver W. Earle and Bessie L. (Noland) Earle. Mr. Earle was United States Veteran having served his Country in the U. S. Navy. He was a […]

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South Carolina changes its testing strategy

The following announcement this morning from the state health agency: “With the accuracy, convenience, and widespread availability of rapid at-home tests, and a significant decrease in demand for drive-through PCR testing, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is today announcing a shift in its COVID-19 testing strategy toward at-home rapid antigen tests across South Carolina beginning […]

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Businesswomen may network through the chamber of commerce

A special brunch, in line with International Women’s Day, will allow Oconee County businesswoman to network through the Oconee Chamber of Commerce.  A new chamber –committee called “KNOW” Knowledgeable Network of Women– will gather once every four months to network and hear guest speakers about topics relevant to women in business.  Dr. Deanna Romano will be guest speaker for the […]

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How a common crime can be prevented

The theft of utility trailers increasingly are common across Oconee County, but owners can take steps to protect their property.  Just this week the sheriff’s office arrested a Westminster man who allegedly took a utility trailer two days after Christmas near Seneca.  Master Deputy Jimmy Watt says tips on how this crime can be prevented can be heard on his […]

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Sen. Scott supports a Ukraine defense

Sen. Tim Scott, South Carolina Republican, joined other GOP senators to introduce “Never Yielding Europe’s Territory (NYET) Act, as a way to offer support to the needs of Ukraine to defend itself and deter Russian aggression.  Scott and his colleagues favor imposing what are called “real costs” on Russia for aggression against Ukraine.

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Walhalla’s schedule Monday, on Presidents Day

Walhalla Public Works drivers remain behind on their pickups of brush from the January snow storm, along with normal trash collections, and city officials request the patience of customers.  Equipment troubles, along with unfilled commercial driver’s jobs, have created the situation.  Walhalla city government announces a modified schedule for President’s Day on Monday.  City hall will be closed and re-open […]

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Sen. Graham in Munich, Germany this weekend

Sen. Lindsey Graham will attend this weekend’s Munich Security Conference. According to the South Carolina Republican’s office, Graham along with Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island Democrat, will lead bi-partisan U-S congressional delegation to the Germany conference, the conference that is considered the leading forum for international security policy.  It comes at a time when the U-S fears that Russia is about […]

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School coffers enriched by Duke tax bundle

Financial accounts of the Oconee School District were enriched this week by the deposit of nearly $26 million dollars from the total amount Duke Energy paid last month to settle its 2021 county property tax bills.  Gloria Moore, finance director for the public schools, says she was notified by the county treasurer’s office that $20,358,945 dollars was allocated for school […]

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