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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, […]
Read moreWestminster- 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 […]
Read moreClinton, 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 […]
Read moreA 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 […]
Read moreThree 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.
Read moreA 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 […]
Read moreS.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 […]
Read moreThe ordinance under discussion dealt with billboards, but it was a clash of politics that was on display last night as two Oconee County councilmen had a go at each other. Tuesday saw the first reading of a modification to the county’s sign ordinance limiting the size and spacing of billboards along the roadways. The ordinance had originated months ago […]
Read moreOconeeans living near a proposed gun range took their opposition to last night’s County Council meeting. Multiple speakers from the audience asked the county fathers not to approve the range proposed for at 453 E. Stamp Creek Road. They are worried about safety and noise, as well as environmental concerns because of lead from spent bullets eventually leaching into nearby […]
Read moreMoving forward, Walhalla will put in place a committee of city officials and residents to work toward greater diversity. Mayor Edwards described the committee as an attempt to improve the city and “make sure those with voices can be heard.” It’s the goal, the mayor stated last night, that the effort at ensuring greater diversity will be done as fairly […]
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