Randall Glenn Smith

Pickens, SC – Randall Glenn Smith, 69, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Manna Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Elby William Wood and Lida Carver Wood. He retired from Jacob Chuck.   Mr. Smith is survived by a brother: Bobby; sister: Gladys; cousins: Jess and […]

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Salem man accused of intentionally causing car wreck

A 50-year old Salem man was arrested early Wednesday on three traffic charges, including hit and run accident with property damage.  Both the highway patrol and the sheriff’s office investigated an accident Tuesday afternoon on the Stamp Creek Road, from which Clayton Randall Littleton was charged with hit-run, reckless driving, and malicious injury to personal property.  A second driver, who […]

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COVID-19 continues its onslaught

The state health agency confirms three new Oconee County deaths from COVID-19.  All were elderly individuals, whose deaths came December 16 and 31 and January 1.  Statewide, the new, 24-hour death toll was 51.   New cases confirmed throughout South Carolina today numbered 3,935, including 54 Oconeeans.  Of 11,500 test results received statewide, the positivity was 34.2%.

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Four charges arise from December Fair Play crimes

A Westminster area man was jailed today charged with four crimes December 16, an investigation begun when a county deputy was called to a Durham Brown Road, Fair Play home in response to the report of a shooting.  The sheriff’s office announces the following four charges against William Roger McGuffin, 42 years old:  armed robbery; petty larceny; assault and battery […]

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Rep. Duncan condemns the violence

Jeff Duncan, South Carolina’s 3rd District representative, calls on law enforcement to find the perpetrators and prosecute them “to the fullest extent.”  In a statement today, Republican Duncan defends himself against critics who’ve called for his expulsion from Congress for signing legal briefs to support election integrity and for voting to object to the electors.  “I am following a constitutionally […]

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12 students and one employee = COVID-19

Three Walhalla High students have made the latest list of COVID-19 reported within the Oconee School District.  Thirteen cases were placed on the district’s tracking page, effective yesterday.  Besides three Walhalla High students:  three from West-Oak High; two from Westminster Elementary; two from Ravenel Elementary; and one from Northside Elementary.  From Blue Ridge Elementary:  one student and one employee.

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School district losing veteran department head

Three members of Oconee’s five-member board of school trustees gather privately tomorrow to interview applicants for the position of administrative assistant to the superintendent and board of trustees.  At the end of the month, Shannon Gibson will transfer to the job of director of procurement.  Gibson succeeds Scott Orr, who is leaving to go to work for another school district.

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A second, 20-years to be sought this year for Oconee Nuclear

COVID or no COVID, Duke Energy remains committed this year to filing an official application to extend the operating license of its Oconee Nuclear Station for a second, 20-year extension.  A spokeswoman for the company said yesterday, “Duke Energy plans to submit Oconee Nuclear Station’s subsequent license renewal application in 2021, and COVID-19 has not impacted the schedule.”  Duke’s current […]

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Those in Phase 1a asked to make appointments

South Carolina DHEC is telling hospitals they should vaccinate any state resident who qualifies under any category of Phase 1a, which encompasses healthcare workers.  Currently, almost 70 thousand healthcare workers across the state are scheduled to be vaccinated against COVID-19.  To speed the vaccinations, Phase 1a individuals or their employers should contact a provider to schedule an appointment by Friday, […]

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Seneca High proud of its All-State chorus students

Thirteen Seneca High School choral students were recently selected to the 2021 South Carolina All-State Chorus.   Auditions were submitted through a taped recording and students sang a selected piece as a solo. Not included in the audition process were quintet singing and sight singing.   Congratulations to the following students who were selected: Chris Blackwell Ansley Brock Ann Marie […]

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