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Fatal motorcycle accidents were investigated during the weekend in Anderson County. A 32-year old North Carolina woman, Samatha Lynn Timmons, died in a late Saturday afternoon crash on I-85 that also involved injuries to two people. Coroner Greg Shore said the Connelly, North Carolina woman was headed north with family members who had been to Anderson for a recreation football […]
Read moreSeneca – Thomas Michael O’Shields, 71, husband of Vicki Chapman O’Shields, passed away on Friday, September 10th, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born in Georgia, and was the son of the late Perry O’Shields and Ruth Moore O’Shields. Mike formerly worked in sales, was an avid fisherman, a proud veteran serving in […]
Read moreAn eternal flame has been lighted as Oconee’s long-awaited 9-11 memorial and park was dedicated exactly 20 years after airplanes were commandeered and deliberately crashed, costing thousands of lives. As the leader of the county’s 9-11 memorial and park committee, Brandon Shirley thanked the many individuals, groups, and government bodies to thank for their help in seeing to it that […]
Read moreWestminster – AnnaLysa Marie Biondolillo-Rodriguez, 20, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. AnnaLysa was born in Stoney Brook, New York, and was the daughter of the late Edward Abdon Rodriguez and Lisa Biondolillo of Westminster. AnnaLysa was a home health aide, with a laidback personality, who enjoyed cosmetology, art, sports, music and dancing. AnnaLysa’s greatest joy was Nicholas, […]
Read moreMajor repaving project is underway on a stretch of s. highway 11, from I-85 to the area of the South Union Volunteer Fire Department, and motorists are being reminded to keep everyone safe, it’s wise to reduce speed at the work zone. Friday afternoon, before the contractor, closed down one lane of the highway, there was an accident that resulted […]
Read moreThe numbers reported today by South Carolina DHEC reflect the case count on Wednesday. Across the state, there were 2,299 new COVID-19 cases (99 in Oconee County). New deaths recorded statewide: 82. Among them, one in Oconee County, three in Pickens County; and 11 in Anderson County. Of 25,558 test results received, the positivity was 12%.
Read moreA master plan for Oconee County’s Fair Play community will be a prime topic for a meeting this month, and all Fair Play residents are invited. Fair Play’s Tim Mays announces the agenda for the 6:30 Thursday night, September 23 meeting at the Beaverdam Baptist Church: a Fair Play master plan, update on sewer for Fair Play, and the possibility […]
Read moreFrom a small southwest Virginia locale (the town of Atkins), Walhalla’s Wayne Garland set out today to complete the last leg of his very long hike. Garland set out earlier this summer from the Appalachian Trail end in Maine. Near the North Carolina line, Garland will have three more states in front of him before he can celebrate the completion […]
Read moreFire this morning damaged a mobile home near Seneca, in the Return Community. Larry Greer, county fire chief, says there were no injuries, and the occupants of the single-wide on Michelle Lane will be able to salvage most of their belongings.
Read moreSunny skies, low 80s make ideal the weather today and tomorrow for the bulk of South Carolina Apple Festival activities. Considering there was no festival last year, Mayor Brian Ramey says his city is eager to welcome back crowds that’ll sample food and craft vendors, see the parade, watch a rodeo, and buy some apples. While visitors will enjoy good […]
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