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The mat men of West-Oak High School are celebrating the accomplishment of being number one among all 3-A high school wrestling teams in South Carolina. The Warriors over the weekend out pinned their match rivals from Horry County, Aynor High School.
Read moreThe South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution Andrew Pickens and Fort Prince George Chapters calls public attention to the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit Saturday, February 19 from 10 am to 4 pm at Nettles Park, 102 Nettles Park Road. The event is free to all.
Read moreA Test to Stay recommendation has now been included by South Carolina DHEC in its COVID-19 Guidance for Childcare Centers. It is similar to the one being implemented by some South Carolina school districts, but not Oconee County’s. The state health agency encourages schools to use TTS—the Test to Stay program—to better ensure healthy students can continue in-person learning. TTS […]
Read moreConstance Carpenter Lawrence, age 79, of Salem, SC wife of 57 years to Thomas Edward Lawrence passes away on Friday, February 11, 20221 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born October 26, 1942, in Melrose, MA, she grew up in a traditional loving family and was the daughter of the late Rev. Lewis Bennett Carpenter, a Methodist minister and Charlotte […]
Read moreWestminster – Jerry Wayne Smith, 70, passed away Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Oconee County, Jerry was the son of Fred Smith of Westminster and the late Geneva Pitts Smith. Jerry started his career at JP Stevens where he was employed for 37 years, and later worked at Covidien. Jerry was the […]
Read moreTonya Chernae Speed, age 44, of Seneca SC passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. She is the daughter of the late James C. Speed and Martha Ann Speed. Tonya is survived by her mother, daughter; Charity Poland and spouse Caleb Poland of Central SC, son; Derek Speed of Clemson, SC, grandchild; Malakai Poland, sister; Stacy Speed-Pressley of Covington […]
Read moreWalhalla, SC — Vicky Elaine Moore, 65, wife of Arthur William Moore, of Walhalla, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. A native of Athens, GA, Mrs. Moore was the daughter of the late Phillip and Dorothy Sorrow Hansford. Mrs. Moore is survived by her son: Donnie Carroll (Christina) of Danielsville, GA; daughters: Cathy […]
Read moreSenators Graham, South Carolina Republican, and Menendez, New Jersey Democrat, have introduced a resolution in support of a new diplomatic approach to contain Iran’s nuclear ambitions and avoid a de-stabilizing arms race in the Mid-East. They call for the U-S government that allows any Middle Eastern state access to nuclear fuel, provided they forgo uranium enrichment and re-processing.
Read morePlanning retreats take place to take cracks at complex problems and create guidelines for the future, and that’s exactly what is in store late next week for the Oconee County Council. A strategic planning retreat is set for 9 o’clock Friday morning, February 18 in their meeting chambers at Walhalla. Indications are it could be an involved get together, as […]
Read moreA large brush fire early this afternoon in Westminster–along Huff Street near E. North Avenue. 101.7/WGOG NEWS has learned many city and county fire resources have been deployed.
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