Lawmaker opines on the state’s Heritage law

In recent days, requests have arisen to rename a Clemson landmark and move a Walhalla Civil War memorial.  To accomplish one or both, state legislative action would be required.  Today the Oconee-Pickens senator, Thomas Alexander, made known his views as one lawmaker who would cast a vote.  While he does not say how he would vote if the issues were […]

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Westminster makes an offer

Westminster has pitched an offer to an as yet publicly unidentified person for a top city job.  The city council held an executive session last night, and this morning Mayor Brian Ramey said, “An offer was made to an individual for a position of electrical supervisor/possible Utility Director.”

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Police chief feels range of emotions

“Anger, disgust, and sadness.”  They are among the emotions felt by Clemson University’s top cop in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.  Like many, Clemson University Chief of Police Greg Mullen watched the video and he has asked himself why some police officers continue to engage in behaviors that “violate human decency, devalue human life, and contradict the ethos of […]

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Sexual conduct with minors alleged against Salem man

Charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor have been placed against a young Salem man in two separate incidents that the Oconee Sheriff’s Office says date back as far as last summer.  The Sheriff’s Office yesterday announced the arrest of 19-year old Austin Tyler Hendricks on charges of criminal sexual conduct with minors first and second degree.  A child/elder […]

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Oconee COVID-19 cases numbers reach 100

State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell issued the following statement yesterday strongly urging South Carolinians to continue to take public health precautions amid concerns over the recent rise in COVID-19 data trends. “Every one of us has a role to play in stopping COVID-19. This virus does not spread on its own. It’s spread around our state by infected people who […]

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Lawmaker championed early reopening

Out of concern for the economy, U-S Rep. Jeff Duncan says he was an early advocate of re-opening the economy from a tight lock down.  Although there’s concern that South Carolina and other states are seeing spikes in their COVID-19 rates, Duncan remains confident that a loosening of that lock down is the right thing, as long there are common […]

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First time jobless claims reach 600,000 in South Carolina

For the latest week, the one that ended Saturday, June 13, a total of 19,368 South Carolinians filed first time claims for unemployment benefits.  That was some 3,300 fewer than the previous week.  However, the head of the state’s Employment and Workforce office says nevertheless, a significant milestone has been reached:  more than 600 thousand state residents have filed claims […]

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New Walhalla commitee forming

  The membership of a new committee to make a better Walhalla is forming. Mayor Edwards this morning said, “We have some names to talk with, a couple of agreed to serve. We’ll probably have announcement this weekend or by Monday.” On Tuesday, toward the end of a fifth day of Civil War memorial protests, Edwards announced plans to form […]

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Oconee’s high schools get their day on Saturday

This year’s seniors in Oconee’s high schools will rise early on Saturday morning to prepare for a momentous day in their lives.  Because of COVID-19, the graduation ceremonies for the senior class are later this year and will be conducted with safety precautions.  Separate 8:30 am ceremonies are planned in each of the high school football stadiums at Seneca, Walhalla, […]

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Brenda Nix Walker

    Westminster- Brenda Nix Walker, 71, of Westminster, passed away June 16th, 2020, at her residence.   Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Mary R.  Nix of Pickens, SC. Brenda was a member of Westminster First Baptist Church and the Debra Gleaner Sunday School Class. Brenda worked at the Department of […]

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