Shoplifters take perfume and cologne

Two people relieved an Oconee beauty business of merchandise valued between $4 and $6 thousand, and the sheriff’s office appeals to the public for information that helps solve the Tuesday afternoon crime at Ulta Beauty in the Hartwell Village shopping center.  The two females stole perfume and cologne.  Evidence gathered by investigators shows the thieves left in a white Hyundai […]

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Oconee’s virus death count one short of 300

The newest numerical count by the state health agency reveals Oconee County COVID-19 deaths at 299–281 confirmed virus deaths; 18 considered probable.  The figures reflect DHEC counting for the 24-hour period that ended 11:59 Tuesday night.  Two  more Oconee County deaths were confirmed on Tuesday. The same report highlights the consistent drop of test positivity statewide from the the 30 […]

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Lois Bramlett

Westminster- Lois Geneva Chappell Bramlett, 95, wife of the late Earlie Robert Bramlett, passed away Thursday, February 10th, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House.   Born in Oconee County, Lois was the daughter of the late Marlor Fretwell Chappell and Samantha Watkins Chappell.  Lois was retired from Dunlop and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Lois had a great passion […]

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Sherry Mae Wilson Eller-Patterson

  Sherry Mae Wilson Eller-Patterson, age 46, of Seneca SC passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She is the wife of Kerrie Dale Patterson, and the daughter of Calvin Wilson and the late Dorothy Richardson Wilson.   Sherry was seen as a hero by all those who knew and loved her, as she selflessly served as a past member […]

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Charles “Charlie” Morgan

Westminster– Charles “Charlie” Michael Morgan, 72, devoted husband to Patsy Moore Morgan, passed away on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at Oconee Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.   Charlie was the son of the late J.C. and Mozelle Morgan of Walhalla. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 52 years, Patsy; son Charles and […]

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Shoplifters steal cologne and perfume

Two people relieved an Oconee County beauty business of merchandise valued between $4 and $6 thousand dollars, and the sheriff’s office appeals to the public for information that can help solve the crime that occurred Tuesday afternoon at Ulta Beauty in the Hartwell Village shopping center.  The two females stole perfume and cologne. Evidence gathered by investigators shows the thieves […]

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More than 100 dogs seized in Pickens County, arrest made

A woman in rural Pickens County has been arrested and charged with ill treatment of animals in a sheriff’s office investigation of an alleged “puppy mill” at 281 Tater Hill Mountain Road.  According to the Pickens Sheriff’s Office, personnel removed 166 dogs from the property and arrested Judith Lynn Brown on charges of ill treatment of animals and animal/rabies control […]

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Christina Louise West

    Walhalla, SC — Christina Louise West, 70, wife of Kenneth Lee West of Walhalla, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.   A native of Alliance, Ohio, Mrs. West was the daughter of Louise Suttles Wymer and the late Audrey Wymer. She worked for the School District as a Custodian.   Mrs. West is […]

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COVID also creates a need for mental health care

Professional medical personnel recognize a corollary need for care on the part of those people who’ve experienced mental and emotional letdowns, after recuperating from a bout with COVID-19.  Dr. Karen Lommel, chair of the psychiatry department for Prisma Health, highlighted this when she spoke today about what some of us experience with our minds as the pandemic just seems to […]

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Westminster special election — April 26

Voters in Westminster will be asked to go to the polls on Tuesday, April 26 to fill the terms of three city council seats.  Those seats have opened with the recent resignations of Brad Chastain, Danny Duncan, and Rusty Cater.  According to Kristi Burr, director of Oconee elections, her Pine Street office will accept candidacies from Westminster residents during an […]

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