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South Carolina takes pride in reporting the largest number of Baltimore orioles in the country. And, for the first time, the annual survey received a report from Oconee County. The state DNR is interested in the status and distribution of the colorful songbirds that winter in South Carolina. If you currently have Baltimore orioles coming to your feeders or have […]
Read moreFormer Oconeean Mark Powell’s fondness for the outdoors led him to author a magazine piece based on the venture that he and family took late last year to a remote, but beautiful part of the county adjoining Lake Tugaloo and northeast Georgia. “It’s absolutely a beautiful watershed…an absolute ecological hot spot”, as Powell put it this week in a 101.7/WGOG […]
Read moreSen. Tim Scott has introduced a bill to improve health care for persons dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare. The bill is titled, “Supporting Care for Dual Eligibles Act”. “Individuals who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid have some of the greatest health needs in our nation, yet they are often left with fragmented care,” said the South Carolina […]
Read moreTwo 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 […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreWestminster- 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 […]
Read moreSherry 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 […]
Read moreWestminster– 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 […]
Read moreTwo 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 […]
Read moreA 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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