Frankie Marlene Lee Swafford

 Seneca, SC — Frankie Marlene Lee Swafford, 76, wife of the late Lawrence D. Swafford, of 303 Mary Sue Lane, Seneca, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at her home.   A native of Seneca, SC, Mrs. Swafford was the daughter of the late Frank Albert Lee and Dora Fay Clark Lee. She retired as a custodian from Prisma Health […]

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Under the big tent, a German-style luncheon

The official start to Walhalla Oktoberfest is not until 6 tonight, but the three-day festival is getting a kick start with the first Oktoberfest luncheon since the hiatus caused by COVID.  Several of those dining on brats wore German-style hats and a number of people, such as Kathy and State Representative Bill Whitmire, wore full-length German clothing.  An impressive-sized crowd […]

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Inmates finish college courses

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office recently held a graduation ceremony at the Law Enforcement Center in Walhalla, for five current and one former state inmate, who have completed courses and earned a Certified Production Technician Certification from Tri-County Technical College. The names of the five current inmates who received certificates will not be released by the Sheriff’s Office due to […]

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Injured Seneca footballer airlifted

  A Seneca High School football player suffered a medical emergency during a JV football game Thursday evening. The player was airlifted to Greenville Memorial Hospital. To protect the privacy of the student, according to the Oconee public schools, no further information will be released. Dylan Hudson, principal of Seneca High School, said “First and foremost, our prayers and support […]

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Graham and nine colleagues in Saudi Arabia

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and a bipartisan group of United States Senators are visiting Saudi Arabia.   The Senate delegation will meet with Saudi officials to discuss current political affairs in the region.  The United States and Saudi Arabia have a common interest in preserving the stability, security, and prosperity of the Gulf region and consult closely on […]

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Keehns to skip Monday’s forum

Grant Keehn, Walhalla councilman, has confirmed talk that his daughter, Abigail, and sons Jacob and Micah are going to bypass Monday’s candidates’ forum at the Walhalla Middle School.  Those three Grant Keehn family members are on the November 7 ballot, seeking seats on the city council.  Monday’s forum, to run 6:30 to 8 o’clock, is sponsored by the League of […]

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