Football player charged in accident investigation

A Clemson football player faces the charge of misdemeanor reckless driving for exceeding the speed limit that allegedly led to an accident that injured a postal worker.  The Clemson city police yesterday announced the arrest of Fred Davis II, a cornerback, in their investigation of an accident July 21 on U-S 123.  The police chief, Jorge Campos, told city officials […]

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Catalytic converters stolen from church property

The police in Walhalla say they arrested two North Carolina men and charged them in the investigation of the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles behind a highway 11 church.  The report of a suspicious vehicle at Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness started the investigation during the 5 o’clock hour on Thursday morning.  Law enforcement records show multiple charges, including possession […]

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Son charged with setting fire that killed his mother

Pickens County Sheriff’s Office announces that the son of a woman killed in a July 1 home fire has been arrested and charged with her murder.  Additionally, 34-year old Eric James Harmon has been  charged with arson first degree.  Fire fighters discovered the body of Harmon’s mother, 57-year old Beverly Harmon, inside the home at 191 Duncan Road, Six Mile.  […]

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Courtney Jones

Westminster – Courtney Sarah Jones, 32, of 270 Beiman Long Road, passed away on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family.   Courtney was born in Oconee County, and was the daughter of Charlie Franklin “Frankie” Jones, Jr. and Sarah Jean Parker White.  Courtney worked in the food industry, was of the Baptist […]

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In today’s virus report, two numbers stand out

In today’s report by DHEC, two numbers catch the eye’s attention.  Confirmed new COVID-19 cases continue their ascent across South Carolina — 1,392.  And the number of tests processed to determine the spread jumped to 14,761 for the 24 hour count that finished at the end of Wednesday.  Of the some 1,300 new cases, 16 were Oconee County residents.  Statewide, […]

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Partners in Wine plans to stay in Walhalla

If you’ve wondered about the activity of late in a middle of the block Main Street in Walhalla, indications are 222 E. Main is to be the new home of Partners in Wine.  The wine-serving business is on the move after a controversy involving window displays at its existing location across the street.  In a legal advertisement, the state Department […]

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Power supplier confident it can keep the air running

Duke Energy believes its resources are sufficient to meet the energy needs of customers as the temperatures climb the thermometer.  The utility says it continues to monitor its power plants, power lines and other equipment to help ensure customers get reliable service during the summer heat.  Nevertheless, Duke offers tips to help customers save energy – and money – and […]

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Mary Lou Price

Seneca– Mary Lou Owens Price, 86, wife of the late Bobby Lee Price of 2210 Blue Ridge Blvd., passed away on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 at Cottingham Hospice House.   Mary Lou was born in Oconee County, and was the daughter of the late Charlie Owens and Cora Davis Owens.  Mary Lou retired from West Point Stevens as a Department […]

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Kristin “Nikki” Wheeler

Westminster – Kristin Nicole “Nikki” Wheeler, 46, of 108 Chambers Dr., wife of Steven Oliver Nabors, passed away on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.   Nikki was born in Dayton, Ohio, and was the daughter of Joseph Brown and Pamela Kershner Brown. Nikki was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and travelling to the […]

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