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The state senator from Oconee-Pickens, Thomas Alexander, calls for action about the bridge spanning Lake Hartwell from Clemson to Oconee. About the U-S 123 bridge, Alexander confirms: “I have made a request to have the bridge resurfaced or other attention to the bridge for smoothness.”
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A panel of Seneca judges upheld the city’s zoning administrator’s ruling on a question of whether a mobile home can be situated in an R-6 zone near the Lindsay Road. The board of appeals ruled after a hearing at which a Willow Street landowner, Juanita Fishburn, challenged a position taken by Ed Halbig, planning and community development director.
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Those who had gone to a political event in Anderson thought they’d hear a state senator enunciate his platform for the 3rd congressional seat in Washington. Instead, Richard Cash pulled a surprise. He shot down speculation that he’d seek the seat to be vacated by fellow Republican Jeff Duncan. Cash announced he’ll seek a new term as a state senator […]
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A car and an Oconee school bus collided yesterday near Salem, according to information received by 101.7/WGOG NEWS. Spokeswoman Jennifer Dodd of the school district said 13 students were aboard, but just one bus student required an assessment by a school nurse. No other injuries known.
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An apparent line break at W. Union (vicinity of Itron) has spewed water that has frozen quickly on the roadway — backing up traffic both directions.
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As a member of PMPA, Westminster was not a party to the case; however, the consortium that delivers Westminster’s electric power announces the pre-trial settlement of an internal legal squabble among the member cities. The result: Greer and Rock Hill receive a combined cash payment of $55 million. Those two members of the power supplier sued, alleging they were paying […]
Read moreMrs. Shirley Richardson Keaton passed away peacefully on January 19th 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Shirley Ann was born January 15th 1940, in Oconee County SC. She was the 3rd child of the late Mr. Ernest Benson Richardson and Mrs. Ruby Patterson Richardson. Being born into a farming family of 10 brothers and sisters, Shirley’s childhood was […]
Read moreSalem, SC – Howard Lee Stephenson, 72, husband of Lillian Louise Stephenson, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House. Born in Burlington, NC, Mr. Stephenson was the son of the late Fred Linton and Annie Grace Roach Stephenson. He enjoyed restoring vehicles, hunting, and fishing, but his love was singing and playing music with […]
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In the area of mental health services, Prisma Health announces the addition of what’s called a crisis stabilization suite at the Oconee Memorial Hospital. Planned for opening this fall are eight beds for adults and child/adolescents. Funding by the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Fire destroyed a mobile home late yesterday morning near Westminster. The fire occurred on U-S 76 in the vicinity of Welcome Church Road. Chief Smith of Westminster Fire Department said three adults were displaced from the singlewide mobile home. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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