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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“DHEC” not so big after January 1

South Carolina restaurant inspections starting next year will be the responsibility of the state agriculture department, and Senator Thomas Alexander predicts some, if not all, of the current DHEC inspectors will transfer and continue their periodic visits to restaurants, where an “A” sticker rating is the desired goal.  Alexander says this is part of reducing the size of the state’s […]

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Noise in the city

In a university town, things can get noisy especially after a football game, but the Clemson police chief says the most common noise complaints his department receives are vehicle noise.  Chief Campos points to the following section of state law:  “Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation […]

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Walhalla Middle School accorded national recognition

A new banner hangs today in Walhalla Middle School denoting recognition of the school’s commitment to national standards promulgated by Special Olympics.  Special Ed teacher Jennifer Lawler is credited with originating her school’s bid as a National Unified Champion School, one of just eight in South Carolina to be so honored.  Principal Scott Dixon says 18% of the school body […]

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