Traffic wrecks rise during peak deer movement

A peak deer movement this week creates a driving hazard for motorists, especially in nearby Stephens County, Georgia and other north Georgia locales.  Tracking efforts by the Georgia DNR correspond with the breeding season.  Several vehicle accidents in Stephens and surrounding counties have been the result of deer encounters — either vehicle/deer collisions, or wrecks resulting from drivers swerving to […]

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New subdivision adds to traffic worries

The city of Clemson says it is in constant communication with the state DOT about new home developments and their impact on traffic flow.  At a November “Conversation with Council” night, the following question was raised:  “How will the new subdivision in Central across from the Grange on Hwy 123 impact traffic at the Issaqueena Trail/Cambridge Drive Intersection?” The city […]

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Mountain town modifies its state of emergency

The outdoor burning ban remains in effect in Highlands, North Carolina, including burning of leaves, branches and other plant materials.  However, given the recent rainfall, and after consulting Fire Chief Rusty Gearhart, the no outside burning declaration is being modified.  Outside burning in appliances, such as fired pits, fireplaces and barbecue grills that are fueled by wood, charcoal, or other […]

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Knights of Columbus donates winter coats

Knights of Columbus Council 6884 in Seneca delivered six boxes of warm coats this month to the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, for distribution to needy youngsters across Oconee County.  Each box contained 12 coats in different styles for boys and girls and sizes fitting different age groups.  The Knights also sent six boxes of coats to Family Promise to be distributed […]

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Warning to the insured, as a deadline looms

“We’re currently negotiating with Prisma Health System in an effort to renew our relationship….”  That’s from a letter that insurer United Healthcare mailed to its customers who use Prisma Health, as a January 1 deadline draws closer when Prisma Health might be dropped from United Healthcare’s insurance coverage.  But, if no agreement is reached, United Healthcare is telling its customers […]

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Fine dining restaurant plans scuttled

“We will no longer be opening the restaurant.”  With that start to an internet post, the folks behind plans for the Southern Bull Restaurant in downtown Walhalla go on to announce the cancellation of their project and to explain why now, for return of investment reasons, is not the time to go forth with the venture.  They explain that they’ve […]

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Rebecca Hammond

  Walhalla – Rebecca June Hammond, 61, wife of Jimmie Maxwell Hammond, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her residence.     Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Rebecca was the daughter of the late Frances Tom and Geneva Reynolds Stamey Gibson. Rebecca was a nurse’s aide in the lab department at Oconee and Anderson Hospital.      […]

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Shirley Denny

Fair Play – Shirley Jean Wood Denny, 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at AnMed Medical Center.   Born in Hart County, Georgia, Shirley was the daughter of the late Merman “Doc” and Thelma Irene Shaw Wood.  Shirley was a retired custodian with the U.S. Postal Service, a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church and she enjoyed flower gardening […]

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Barbara Jean Howansky

Seneca, SC — Barbara Jean Howansky passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, after a long illness. Her Savior decided she had fought that battle long enough and brought her home.   Barbara was a native of Baton Rouge, LA. She relocated to South Carolina 35 years ago and considered it home. She loved her family unconditionally. She also loved to […]

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Kenny Cox

Westminster – Kenneth “Kenny” Elmer Cox, companion of the late Jodi Miller, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Kenny was the son of Helen Crowe Cox of Walhalla and the late Elmer Cox.  Kenny was a former heavy equipment operator with Hutchinson and later HDH.  Kenny was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed […]

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