Pre-trial settlement in the amount of $100k

In a proceeding that lasted only a few minutes, a judge this afternoon signed off on a settlement of an Oconee County civil case which centered on allegations that government and others failed to properly investigate a deadly child abuse incident.  Lawyer for the plaintiffs announced a settlement of $100 thousand dollars, the bulk of which is to be set […]

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Carolyn Bowling

Salem–Carolyn Sue Bowling, 65, wife of Mark Edward Zurbuch, passed away Monday, February 7th, 2022, at her residence.   Born in Wabash, Indiana, Carolyn was the daughter of Clyde and Margaret Sue Honeycutt Bowling. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Mark Edward Zurbuch of 30 years; brother, David Bowling of Richmond, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews. Carolyn was the principal […]

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Evelyn Pierce

Walhalla- Evelyn Dolly Pierce, 75, wife of the late Bill Pierce, passed away Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at Easley Medical Center.   Born in Frankin County, Georgia, Evelyn was the daughter of the Nell and Arthur Hayes.  She was a homemaker and a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church.   Evelyn is survived by her sons, Harold Holbrooks and Joe […]

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Supplemental funding will allow for recreation upgrades

Nearly $23 billion of supplemental funding will allow the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out infrastructure enhancements associated with the rivers and lakes in Georgia and South Carolina, including locations in Oconee County.  Of that $23 billion, the corps of engineers will be able to allot $1.4 million for the following Lake Hartwell projects:  Restroom repair at Singing Pines […]

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Two Pickens County traffic fatalities identified

Deputy Coroner Heather Harrison has identified two people who lost their lives in traffic accidents yesterday in Pickens County.  Dead at the scene of the separate accidents were bicycle rider Gregory Crocker, 43 year old Pickens resident, and motorized wheelchair operator William Wright, 64 year old Easley.  The state patrol investigated the accidents–one at Brezeale and McClanahan roads, Liberty; and […]

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Crooner takes up Lake Keowee perch

A professional singer who keeps alive many of the classic hits from the Great American Songbook in recent years has taken up residence on Lake Keowee and looks forward to sharing his musical prowess in charity events throughout greater Oconee.  An example will be when Steve Vecchi presents “Frank Sinatra & Friends” Saturday, April 9 at the Walhalla Center for […]

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Gregory Earl Nicholson

  Walhalla, SC– Gregory Earl Nicholson, 54, husband of Kimberly E. Nicholson, of Walhalla, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Nicholson was the son of the late Earl Samuel and Phyllis Lusk Nicholson. He worked for US Engine Valve.   In addition to his wife, Mr. Nicholson is survived […]

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150 jobs to be created in small Carnesville, Georgia

A company at Winder, Georgia has committed to re-locating its corporate offices and lab testing facilities to the industry park in Carnesville.  According to Lake Hartwell Radio WLHR, the Carnesville mayor made the announcement.  Clinical Laboratory Services officials say the Carnesville park is in a central location with easy access (I-85) and neighboring technical colleges.

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Eleazer makes an explanation

Chris Eleazer, executive director of the Coneross wastewater treatment plant, thinks there’s value in changing the bylaws of Oconee’s Joint Regional Sewer Authority.  So does Seneca’s Scott Moulder.  But for different reasons.  Moulder believes Seneca, the largest customer of the system, is entitled to greater representation on the policy board.  Eleazer’s reasons for urging the consideration of amending the by-laws […]

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Power company plans for Lake Tugaloo dam

  Georgia power companies have ambitious intentions for an aging dam that stands in the vicinity of Lake Tugaloo and the federally-protected Wild and Scenic Chattooga River.  The Lake Tugaloo dam is part of a network of hydro-electric facilities maintained and operated by Southern Company and Georgia Power.  According to a statement by Georgia Power, the Lake Tugaloo facilities are […]

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