Three prescribed burns to cover 2,453 acres

The Andrew Pickens Ranger District plans three prescribed burns on Wednesday 2/24 for a total of 2,453 acres. Burn objectives will help wildlife habitat improvement, research, and hazardous fuels reduction. Smoke may be visible, with residual smoke lingering into the afternoon and evening hours. The information for the three units is as follows:   State Line- 1,762 (807 in SC) […]

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Three men who broke the color line

Only a few years after Oconee desegregated its public schools at the end of the 1960s did local police welcome men of color to their ranks.  And this month, as part of Black History Month, the Oconee Sheriff’s Office pays tribute to three African-American deputies who helped pave the way for inclusion and diversity in its office.  The three are […]

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Energy options for Duke customers

The Public Service Commission in Columbia has approved Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage program in South Carolina, and Duke says it means expanded renewable energy options for its customers.  The program builds on similar programs that Duke has offered to large customers since 2014.  It offers large customers the flexibility of selecting and negotiating all price terms directly with a […]

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Utility line work near Seneca comes to a halt

Mechanical break downs and a contractor’s inability to finish the job have stopped a utility line project along SC 188/the Keowee School Road.  The stopped project is at the bridge near the Emerald Pointe subdivision.  Duke Energy, in a statement of explanation, said, “This project is a strategic improvement to increase reliability, support the growth of the community and make […]

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Police advisory board meets Thursday

The agenda is set for a meeting Thursday night of the new Clemson Police Advisory Board.  Items of business include citizen’s comments, neighborhood crime watch groups, and discussion of US 123 and South Carolina 133.  The public is not allowed in the building during the meeting, but a livestream is accessible online.

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Planning commission recommends 8 new sheriff’s officers

In a letter to the Oconee County Council, the county’s planning commission is siding with Sheriff Crenshaw’s request to hire additional officers to help keep the peace in the county.  But, whether the planning commissioners have any business in injecting their opinion in a budgetary matter involving an elected official and county administration is something that was hashed out during […]

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Graham questions attorney general nominee

In his role as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Lindsey Graham yesterday questioned Merrick Garland, the nominee to be U-S attorney general.  Among the topics:  the U-S Mexican border and Garland’s thoughts on the potential for an attack by international terrorists on the U-S.  Garland’s responses to those questions are re-played today on 101.7/WGOG NEWS.

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Sam Dickson

Westminster – Sam Lewis Frank Dickson, 85, of 361 N. Horseshoe Bridge Road, husband of Rozie “Rose” Belle Carter Dickson, passed away Sunday, February 21st,2021 at his residence.   A native of Holly Springs Community, he was the son of the late D.A. Lonnie Dickson and Vera Burton Dickson. Sam was a lumber man and sawmill operator for many years, […]

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Susan Marcengill

  Townville – Susan Pamela Marcengill, 64, passed away on Sunday, February 21st, 2021 at her residence.   Born in Oconee County, Susan was the daughter of the late Walter Newton and Annie Roach Marcengill. Susan was of the Christian Faith, she enjoyed reading, loved her dogs, but her greatest passion was spending time with her grandchildren.   Susan is […]

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