New neonatal unit opens at Oconee hospital

A new neonatal intensive care unit was officially opened today at the Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital.  It’s a Level 2 unit and was celebrated by hospital workers, families, community members and donors who helped make the 4-bed unit possible.  It means that babies born prematurely or needing special care can get that attention without leaving Oconee County.  The new […]

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Alan Sweney

Seneca – Alan Dale Sweney, 72, husband of Cynthia Black Sweney of 53 years, passed away on Sunday, March 17th, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.   Born August 18th, 1951, in Seneca, South Carolina, Alan was the son of the late Johnny Lawrence and Evelyn Thrasher Sweney.  Alan was a United States Army Veteran, a member […]

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Carolyn Moore

  Westminster-Carolyn Elizabeth Martin Moore, 78, wife of Glenn Samuel Moore, passed away on Monday, March 18th, 2024 at Foothills Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family.   Born November 19th, 1946, in Seneca, South Carolina, Carolyn was the daughter of the late James Grady and Lillian Leveritt Martin. Carolyn was a member of Westminster First Baptist Church.   Carolyn […]

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Judith Ann Oullet

Judith Ann Ouellet, known to friends and family as Judy, age 67, passed away on February 26, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, South Carolina. Born on May 17, 1956, she was the loving partner of 24 years to Mr. Scott K. Schwing and daughter of the late George S. Cutter and Lois Thompson. Judy is remembered for her […]

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More on Clemson’s legal filing versus the ACC

Clemson accuses the ACC of “erroneous assertions”.  The intro to today’s Clemson University v. Atlantic Coast Conference lawsuit reads:  “The ACC has publicly asserted that the ACC irrevocably owns the media rights of member institutions to home games played through 2036, even if the institution ceases to be a member of the Conference.  The ACC has also claimed that member […]

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Clemson files lawsuit against the ACC

Clemson University filed a lawsuit today against the Atlantic Coast Conference, alleging the university should not have to pay a $140 million penalty to withdraw its conference membership. The lawsuit for Clemson, by three law firms for the university, was filed today in the Pickens County Common Pleas Court.  It comes at a time of speculation that Clemson will leave […]

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Legal challenge to the $25M Oconee bond issue

One dozen Oconeeans, along with a public interest foundation, are taking Oconee County to court for an injunction and restraining order – to stop county government’s $25 million bond issue for capital projects, including wastewater improvements.  The plaintiffs are the South Carolina Public Interest Foundation, along with county residents Jim Mann, David Dial, Rachel Moore, Terri Meyerring, Carl Meyerring, Doug […]

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Wagner may not retire “retire”

David Wagner of Anderson County has racked up 34 years in the business of prosecuting criminal court defendants.  He admits that, at the age of 60, his decision this year to retire as 10th Circuit Solicitor in Oconee and Anderson isn’t easy, but it’s the right decision for him, especially to be able to find more time to spend with […]

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Ramirez named new Seneca High principal

From Seneca to Greenville goes a high school principal.  Oconee School District has named Ashley Ramirez as the replacement for Seneca High principal Dylan Hudson.  District officials say Hudson is leaving Seneca to be the new principal at Greenville High School.  In his place at Seneca comes former Seneca High math teacher Ramirez.  Currently, she’s an assistant principal at Walhalla […]

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