Sex crimes send doctor to prison

An elderly doctor in Hartwell, Georgia may no longer maintain office hours.  A jury this month found Dr. Timothy Beeson guilty of aggravated sexual battery, child molestation, and sexual battery of a minor.  Beeson is 74 years old, and Lake Hartwell Radio WLHR reports the court is requiring a 25-year prison sentence, with no parole possible.  Beeson maintained an office […]

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Special Walhalla meeting

The issue of personnel is the reason behind a special afternoon meeting today of the Walhalla City Council.  The pre-meeting agenda does not specify whether the issue involves a promotion, demotion, dismissal or other matter related to personnel.  The mayor and the council are to gather at city hall at 2:30 for what’s planned as an executive session.  

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Thorsland gathered an earful

During a period of weeks before the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the boss of public education in Oconee County made a point to visit every school countywide.  And, from what he heard and was told, Dr. Thorsland gathered much food for thought.  Especially from the classroom teachers who are now into a third academic year marred by the pandemic.  […]

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Special DHEC (COVID) announcement

Data reports from Thursday – Sunday will be released tomorrow. “Due to the large volume of test results we are receiving and the need to ensure that data released publicly are as accurate as possible, data reports from Thursday – Sunday will be delayed today, Monday, Jan. 24, and will be released tomorrow. DHEC regrets this delay and appreciates the […]

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Philosophical difference when it comes to Seneca and Walhalla

The philosophical differences that divide Seneca and Walhalla members of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority were in play during a JRSA committee meeting, and they reflected disagreement over whether Seneca should receive increased representation on the full board, the commissioners who set the policy for sewer operations in and around the county’s three largest municipalities.  Debate between Seneca’s Scott Moulder […]

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Stacy Howard McCoy

Stacy Howard McCoy, age 46, of Walhalla, SC passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born on September 30, 1975 in Anderson, SC he was the son of the late Stephen Howard McCoy, and Mrs. Carolyn Miles. Mr. McCoy is survived by his stepchildren Brooklyn, Jake, and Jared Bright all of Westminster, SC. One […]

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“Cultivating your Community” tonight

Clemson University sponsors a program tonight in Seneca for youngsters and their guardians or parents. “Cultivating your Community” is designed for children 10 to 14 and their parents or guardians at 6 o’clock at the Blue Ridge Community Center.  It’s a 24-week “STEM” program that offers history and culture, plant science, along with health and nutrition.

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New Lawrence Road development

Interested members of the public are invited next week to meet the developer who has something in mind for property near Clemson’s Lawrence Road.  According to the city of Clemson,  6 o’clock Thursday night, February 3 at the fire station on Issaqueena Road will be an opportunity for developer C. Todd Kennedy to communicate and coordinate with surrounding property owners […]

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Tax season starts now

Today is the official start of tax season, and the United Way of Oconee will again offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.  The program, starting February 8, is available to any person or household whose incomes are $60 thousand or less.  The volunteer preparers are IRS advanced certified.  Appointments are being taken by calling 2-1-1.

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