A 101.7/WGOG NEWS clarification

Oops.  We’ve underestimated the feed that you can expect Saturday morning at the Salem Fire Department.  It’s a lot more than a pancake serving.  As they say in the South, the 6 to 11 am breakfast feed will include “all the fixins’.”  That means, besides pancakes, eggs, grits, sausage, country ham, etc.  Proceeds benefit the fire fighters’ equipment fund.

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Seneca pupil overall contest winner

A Seneca third grader is the overall winner in this year’s Tornado Safety Contest, sponsored by the Oconee Emergency Services.  The announcement that the poster by Audra McDonald of Northside Elementary was judged overall best and deserving of the grand prize was made to cap off this morning’s 39th tornado safety poster contest.  This year, Oconee elementary students in grades […]

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The death of a two-year-old child

The death yesterday of a two-year-old child is under investigation in Pickens County.  The coroner’s office reports the death last evening of Keegan Swafford.  The incident is being investigated by the coroner’s office and the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office as a death due to possible drowning.  An autopsy will take place.  EMS and fire services were sent to the scene […]

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I-85 traffic advisory

I-85 motorists northbound face daytime lane closure today and tomorrow in Franklin County, Georgia.  The state DOT announces that, weather permitting, Pittman Construction Company will be performing maintenance, causing single lane closings 9 am to 5 pm today and tomorrow.  Drivers should reduce speeds.  Delays are probable.

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Jerry Wooten

Westminster– Jerry Lyn Wooten, 63, husband of Theresa Fretwell, passed away on Monday, March 18th, 2024 at his residence.   Born January 30th, 1961, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Jerry was the son of the late John Wesley and Velma Irene Henry Wooten. Jerry enjoyed working in landscaping, fishing, spending time outdoors with family and friends and was of the Baptist […]

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Eli Turner

Westminster – Eli James Turner, infant son, of Tony James and Casey Paige Turner, passed away on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Eli is survived by his parents, his sisters, Lillien and Luna Turner; and his grandparents, Teresa and Steven Stephens and Tony Arthur Turner, Jr.    No services will be held at this […]

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Gail Nicholson

Walhalla – Glenda Gail Nicholson, 79, wife of Rev. Olin Dee Nicholson, passed away on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 at Prisma Cottingham Hospice House.   Born June 23rd, 1944, in Salem, South Carolina, Gail was the daughter of the late Redmond and Annie Kelley. Gail was retired from Avondale where she worked as an operator, she greatly enjoyed quilting, enjoyed […]

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