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Westminster, SC– Loyd Thomas Hood, 89, wife of Joretta Jaynes Hood, of Westminster, SC, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at The Oaks at Chanticleer in Greenville, SC. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Hood was the son of the late C.P. and Millie Duckett Hood. He was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served in […]
Read moreFriends of Jocassee invites everyone this month to Devil’s Fork State Park for its day-long BellFest Family event. From 10 am to 3 pm Saturday, March 19 the lovers of Lake Jocassee plan a variety of activities, highlighted by guided tours of the rare plant the Oconee Bell. The flower grows only in this part of the world, and it […]
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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.
Read moreTri-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.
Read moreMotorists’ 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 […]
Read moreThe team of 10-and-under basketball players in Westminster is being extended congratulations for their weekend accomplishment–capturing a state recreation championship title by winning the finale of competition held in Florence of rec teams from across the state.
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In the next few months, a spay/neuter clinic building is to be added to the Oconee Animal Shelter near Seneca. The county Humane Society sees this as a step to reduce the pet overpopulation. Over the years, intake numbers at the Sandifer Boulevard shelter have dropped, yet nearly 3,000 cats and dogs arrive each year. Janet Barwick, board member, says, […]
Read moreIn 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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Fire fighters were out late last night near Westminster. They were called to a brush fire on Cement Spring Road near Sunshine Ridge Road. First indications: they needed a little more than two hours to put a stop to that brush fire.
Read moreSeneca, 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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