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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Dudley Steven “Stevie” Brewer

Clinton, SC — Dudley Steven Brewer, 65, of Clinton, SC formerly of Walhalla, SC, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Laurens Memorial Hospital.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Brewer was the son of the late Edward Eugene and Ruth Melvina Melton Brewer.   Mr. Brewer is survived by his sisters: Hazel Revis of Easley, SC and […]

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A further change in meeting agendas

A change affecting the agendas of Oconee County Council meetings is spreading to the agendas of other county bodies—the various boards and commissions.  In a recent change at the county council level, council members may no longer make extemporaneous comments under the heading of “New” and “Old Business.”  Instead, those comments are now reserved for the agenda spot for council […]

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Seneca zoning appeals

Three zoning appeals are to be heard during public hearings tonight at the Seneca City Hall.  At 6 o’clock the following variance requests are to be considered by the board of zoning appeals:  Kenneth Cooper’s property at 412 S. Townville; David (Ken) Sloan’s property at 209 N. Fairplay; and the 618 Pinecrest Drive property of Lance and Rachel Edwards.

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Sewer Authority unlikely to OK Clemson request

A committee of Oconee’s Joint Regional Sewer Authority viewed with disinterest any part in a study to determine what, if any, COVID-19 infections are contained in the wastewater that is funneled through its collector system to its treatment facilities at Seneca.  The JRSA operations and planning committee yesterday rejected a proposal that the JRSA collect samples and deliver them to […]

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Three more Oconee cases, new total of 95

S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has begun to report probable cases and probable deaths in regard to COVID-19. This makes South Carolina the 23rd state to follow recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to report this information. There are currently zero probable deaths in the state, and five cumulative probable cases: June 14, York […]

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