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Seneca, SC — Sybil Joan Moore Barker, 87, of 111 Bell Dr., Seneca, SC, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at her home. A native of Oconee County, Mrs. Barker was the daughter of the late Thomas Clarkson Moore and Helen Honea Moore. She formerly owned and operated her own beauty shop. Mrs. Barker was a member […]
Read moreFort Mill, SC – William “Billy” Walker Baldwin, 78, husband of the late Patricia Baldwin, of 5044 Crofton Drive, Fort Mill, passed away November 28, 2020, at Piedmont Medical Center. A native of Seneca, SC, Mr. Baldwin was the son of the late Walker Baldwin and Eva Dickson Baldwin Chagnon. He was a Free Mason and a member of […]
Read moreWanda Maenile Wald, age 72, of Bristol, TN passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Eunice Crowe Hopkins; brother-in-law, Sam Shuler and niece, Tomi Garrison. Survivors include her daughter, Sharmon (Tomas) Rivera of Gainesville, GA; son, Shannon (Sherri) Finch of Bristol, VA; sisters, Elda […]
Read moreWhen it comes to the rate for COVID-19 spread, Oconee and Pickens have the highest in South Carolina – in the view of a local physician. Westminster’s Billy Campbell says Oconee and Pickens rates are the highest. Dr. Campbell is mourning the death last week of a high school friend and says he’s aware of at least six of his […]
Read moreAirbags deployed this morning in the crash of two cars at a Seneca intersection, but the police say neither of the drivers required a trip to the hospital. The accident at N. Pine and WN 2nd streets occurred just after 10 am. Here’s the account as released by Captain McClure: “Upon investigating the collision, it was determined that a […]
Read moreAmong 27 new South Carolina deaths on today’s report from DHEC is that of an elderly Oconeean who died Thanksgiving Day. By 101.7/WGOG’s unofficial count, the Thanksgiving Day death makes for six Oconee deaths during this month’s surge. Today the state health agency reported an additional 1,174 cases—35 of which are Oconeeans. Total test results received by DHEC statewide Sunday: […]
Read moreFair Play – Jerry Paul Collins, Sr., 67, passed away at his residence. A native of Oconee County, he was the son of late Seaborn and Doris Rochester Collins. Paul was formerly employed with J.P. Stevens, he was an avid hunter and loved his family and grandchildren. Paul is survived by his son, Jerry Paul Collins, Jr. and […]
Read moreWestminster – James Michael “Mike” Bowen, 62, husband of Teresa Cox Bowen, passed away Sunday, November 29th, 2020 at Cottingham Hospice House. A native of Oconee County, he was the son of Jimmy Bowen and the late Barbara Deal Elliott. Mike was formerly employed in the textile industry, he was a United States Navy veteran, a member of […]
Read moreSaturday and Sunday new COVID-19 numbers within Oconee public schools show a total of seven additional cases, four of which are employees. Hardest hit is the Walhalla Middle School, where one student and two employees are confirmed to have the virus. In other cases, one student at Westminster Elementary; one student at Walhalla High; one employee at Tamassee-Salem Elementary; and […]
Read moreThe public is invited this week to a meet-and-greet event for two new Westminster officials. They are Kevin Bronson, city administrator; and Leigh Baker, director of utilities. The event takes place 5:30 to 7 pm Thursday at Gossett Hall, 204 Isundega Street. Mask wearing is required.
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