Beatrice Burgess

Seneca- Ruby Beatrice McDonald Burgess, 96, wife of the late John Leslie Burgess, passed away Friday, February 18th, 2022 at the Residence at Park Place.   Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Beatrice was the daughter of the late Dock Wickliff McDonald and Lona Cobb McDonald.  Beatrice was a homemaker, was one of the oldest members of Utica Baptist Church and […]

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Sara Louise Cain

Westminster, SC — Sara Louise Cain, 89, wife of the late Willie Joe Cain of Westminster, passed away on February 19, 2022, at Cottingham Hospice House.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Ms. Cain was the daughter of the late James Robert and Pauline Harbin Blair. She worked in textiles and was a member of Retreat Baptist Church in […]

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Meth lab taken down near Westminster

One arrest made when law enforcement seized what’s call a meth lab and a pill press on Friday near Westminster.  The county sheriff’s office reported the scene at 4725 Toccoa Highway, between Tabor and Phillip Lear roads.  Charges were pursued against Colby Edward Watts, 29 years old.  The sheriff’s office credits undercover ops with making buys of oxy and meth […]

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Field fire consumed four acres at Seneca

Fire fighters at Seneca put out a field fire Friday afternoon that, at one point, caused concern that the fire might spread to the Madison Pointe subdivision.  In the end, the fire was contained away from the development, although it created a burnt semi-circle around a nearby brick home.  In all, according to Chief Caudill, four acres were blackened alongside […]

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Crystal Doyle

Westminster– Crystal Joyce Chastain Doyle, 46, wife of Adam Christopher Doyle, passed away on Thursday, February 17th, 2022 at Prisma Health – Greenville Memorial Hospital.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Crystal was the daughter of the late William Frank Chastain and Joyce Roach Chastain.   Crystal is survived by her beloved husband of 28 years; sons, Micah William […]

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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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