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Sandifer Funeral Home has announced the death of Linda Gail Roberts Jackson, a Seneca woman as the result of complications of COVID-19. Her death occurred Saturday at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial. She was 81. No formal services for Linda Gail Roberts Jackson. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.
Read moreSalem, SC — Mrs. Gladys Aileen Hamby Land, 91, wife of the late Melvin Land, died Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Rolling Green Village in Greenville, SC. A native of Oconee County, SC, Aileen was born to the late Frank and Sophia Hamby in the Fairview Community in 1928. She had a long career as a cosmetologist and practiced […]
Read moreA home burglary in Walhalla is being investigated today by the police. Chief Sean Brinson has confirmed report of the crime and says more information will be forthcoming.
Read moreYesterday morning’s 5.1 earthquake centered near the Virginia-North Carolina line could be felt in parts of South Carolina, including the 101.7/WGOG listening area. One man asleep at his Coffee Road, Walhalla home felt trembling beneath his bed. There was no damage. Others in places such as Clemson and Greenville felt it also.
Read morePerhaps as early this week the state will be asked to permit Oconee County’s long-talked about project to bring piped sewer to Fair Play and the nearby I-85 highway. On behalf of the county and the Joint Regional Sewer Authority, the formal application will be sent by an engineering firm, Davis and Floyd. Of late, surveyors have been seen along […]
Read moreThe memories of a Salem educator remain alive years after his death. Bill Hines is remembered as a teacher, coach, principal, and friend to the many who went through the now former Tamassee-Salem High School. A Bill Hines Memorial Scholarship Light the Night will take place 4 to 9 pm Friday at the Jocassee Valley Brewing Company. Wings, T-shirts and […]
Read moreA car fire around 5:30 this morning in the Mountain Rest Community. Fire fighters located the fire at Village Creek and Town Ferguson roads.
Read morePioneer Rural Water District customers no longer need to vigorously boil their water prior to drinking or cooking. This boil water advisory affected customers of the Seminole Point Subdivision in Anderson County. System pressure has been fully restored to all parts of the distribution system. Bacteriological samples have been analyzed to ensure water quality and safety. For questions or […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control yesterday announced 1,011 new confirmed cases and 7 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 18 additional confirmed deaths and 7 new probable deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 99,713, probable cases to 722, confirmed deaths to 1,949, and 82 probable deaths. Saturday’s report included the death of […]
Read moreSeneca, SC — Edwin Gordon “Gordie” McGowan, 85, husband of the late Betty Westphal McGowan, of Residences at Park Place, passed away, Friday, August 7, 2020. A native of Miami, FL, Mr. McGowan was the son of the late John Jereb and Ercel Hillhouse Jereb. He was retired Air Force and Army and was a member of the […]
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