Latest early vote numbers

Here are Early Voting and Absentee ballot numbers for Oconee’s five city and town elections on Tuesday next week.  On Day 9 for Early Voting:  city of Seneca, 15 votes; Walhalla, 25.  Today is the final day to cast an Early Voting ballot.  By yesterday, here were the absentee ballot numbers:  33 mailed to Seneca voters, 27 returned; 17 mailed […]

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Michael Wayne Campbell

  “Michael Wayne Campbell, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, South Carolina. Known to friends as Mike, he was the son of the late Roy C. and Mildred Campbell.   Mike worked most of his life in grading and is said to have known his way around a chainsaw. In his […]

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Alvin Campbell (obituary update)

Walhalla – Alvin Clark Campbell, 85, husband of the late Willie Mae Johnson Campbell, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Alvin was the son of the late William Russell and Annie Mae Campbell. Alvin was a subcontractor with Triangle Construction and later retired from Daniel Construction. […]

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Barbara Mullen

“On October 23, 2023 Barbara Susan Mullen of Seneca, South Carolina passed from this life to the next, at home as she wanted, at the age of 74. Barbara is survived by her husband of 55 years Robert Mullen, her brother David Lloyd, her sisters Colleen Arabian, Melanie Roberts, and her brother Thad Bernard. She will be greatly missed by […]

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Isaiah Addis

Westminster – Isaiah Richard Addis, 34, went to be with his Lord and Savior.   Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Isaiah was the son of Deborah Denise Flake Thomas (David) and the late John Richard Addis. Isaiah worked in the manufacturing industry and was of the Baptist Faith.  Isaiah enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and hanging out with his […]

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Intruder at the nuclear plant

The Oconee Sheriff’s Office is investigation an incident last night at the Oconee Nuclear Station. The E-911/Communications Center received a call from the Nuclear Station around 8 and dispatched Deputies. A white male in a silver 2002 Toyota Camry drove through the exit side of the gate on the Highway 183 side of the facility. After the car struck the […]

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Winter Storm Elliott not so much a distant memory

If your home or business was impacted by Winter Storm Elliott last December, the words in a promise from the South Carolina 3rd District U-S Representative contain hope going forward.  In a statement today from Washington, Jeff Duncan said, “The ‘Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act’ would amend the Federal Power Act to require coordination between FERC and any Federal […]

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Municipal Election Day quickly approaching

A reminder today from the state Election Commission:  Municipal Election Day on Tuesday is fast approaching.  More than 200 elections are taking place in 39 counties, including Oconee.  Polling places will be open 7 am to 7 pm Tuesday.  You can find your polling place and check your sample ballot at scVOTES.gov or by contacting your local elections office.  Walhalla […]

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Oconee County JROTC championships

Walhalla HS JROTC Drill Team competed at the Oconee County championships recently featuring the three JROTC programs at each high school.   Walhalla earned overall county champion defeating both Seneca and West Oak drill teams.   Walhalla Colorguard 2nd place – led by Cadet Mikey Hicks Walhalla Squad with arms – 1st Place – led by cadet Adah Brock Walhalla […]

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