Sandra Massey

Walhalla, SC — Sandra Alexander Massey, 67, of Walhalla, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Lila Doyle.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Ms. Massey was the daughter of Horace and Bobbie Jean Wilson Alexander. She retired from Nason and attended North Walhalla Church of God.   Ms. Massey is survived by her daughters: Brittany Bonham (Donovan) […]

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Oconee inmate remains a man wanted in two states

Doyle Wayne Whisenhunt remains today in the Oconee jail, a man wanted by authorities in two states.  Whisenhunt faces multiple Oconee charges, including attempted murder, after the car he allegedly drove made an unauthorized entry and caused damage last week at Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station. Local authorities also say Whisenhunt is wanted in his home state of Arkansas on […]

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Northern Oconee wildfire still going

Burrell’s Ford recreation facilities at the Chattooga River have closed as personnel continue to fight a strong wildfire that, so far, has consumed 95 acres.  Scott Krein, director of Oconee Emergency Management, says the U-S Forest Service continues to use resources to stop the wildfire in this extreme dry period.  Last night the wind brought a line of smoke to […]

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The results (unofficial) are in

Incumbency was an asset that stood candidates well throughout yesterday’s municipal elections in Oconee County.  In every instance, an incumbent held onto a seat.  Case in point:  Seneca, where the voters preferred status quo.  All four council incumbents were returned for new, four-year terms.  Walhalla provided the night’s drama, as the available mayor’s office went to Tim Hall.  He tallied […]

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The Methodists open their pantry

A church worker in Walhalla says, “We have seen a consistent large response.”  And the St. Luke Methodist Church on E. Main Street may see such a response this afternoon.  Today is a free Wednesday food day.  From 4:30 to 5:30 today the church will give away boxes of packaged foods, fresh fruit, along with frozen meat and vegetables.

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Seneca, a safe city to call home

A national online outfit that studies FBI crime data to rank cities for safety is recognizing Seneca as one of South Carolina’s top 20 safest places to live.  The honor from SafeWise is considered an accomplishment that the city police chief, Casey Bowling, is proud of.  In new rankings, according to the city, Seneca climbed 12 spots to land at […]

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Worsening water situation in Highlands, NC

Stage 2 Mandatory Water Reduction has been declared by Highlands, North Carolina.  Now, according to an announcement from the town hall, all customers of the mountain town are expected to reduce their water use by 10% in comparison to their previous month’s bill. The Highlands declaration reads:  “Due to the prolonged drought conditions and the lack of measurable rainfall in […]

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