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The following is a statement released this morning from the Oconee School District for Dr. Thorsland, superintendent: “Last week I attended a follow-up faculty meeting at one of our elementary schools. A very short, specifically chosen, portion of a larger conversation from that meeting was recently shared on social media. As presented, I understand how those comments appeared very […]
Read moreTo understand why politicians are beginning to stir in the last days of February, one needs only to take a look at the 2022 Election Calendar, as published by the South Carolina Election Commission. Starting at noon on Wednesday, March 16 will be a two-week period in which candidates for governor, a slew of other state offices, for certain federal […]
Read moreThe Greenville coroner, Parks Evans, says investigation of a head-on accident that took two lives is in the early stage and investigating agencies are working to get more information. So far, the two people who died in the car have yet to be publicly identified. The accident was reported yesterday morning on the White Horse Road. The state patrol identified […]
Read moreOn the agenda for Oconee Planning Commission this week are highway 123 curb cut and auxiliary lane ordinance. The planning commissioners will take public comment on these ideas before they are scheduled to vote during their 5 o’clock meeting Thursday evening in county council chambers at Walhalla.
Read moreBusinessman David Land says a property lot at Walhalla’s Main and N. Catherine Streets was not included in last year’s sale of the Bountyland Quik Stop stores to a W. Texas outfit. The lot, some times called a village green, is often used by Walhalla for the annual Christmas tree, along with other events. It was mentioned recently by Councilman […]
Read moreIs a three-lane EN 1st Street in the cards in Seneca? For now, Seneca’s plans to turn 4-lane EN 1st into a three-lane street are in the hands of the South Carolina DOT. Scott Moulder, city administrator, said on Friday that DOT has the plans for review. So far, he says, no comments have been returned.
Read moreA local broadcaster declares his intent to run for Seat Three, Oconee County Council. The hopeful is Jazzy Jeff Bright, who is timing his announcement for 9 am Tuesday, March 1. Bright would seek the office from which Paul Cain steps down at the end of the year.
Read moreA 24-year old man was found shot to death Saturday at a Clemson apartment address, 1108 Tiger Blvd., apt. 149. Kandy Kelley, Pickens County coroner, says Gerard Traver Oullette died of gunshot wounds. The death of the 24-year old was ruled homicide, a case under investigation by the Clemson police.
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One arrest made when law enforcement seized what’s call a meth lab and a pill press on Friday near Westminster. The county sheriff’s office reported the scene at 4725 Toccoa Highway, between Tabor and Phillip Lear roads. Charges were pursued against Colby Edward Watts, 29 years old. The sheriff’s office credits undercover ops with making buys of oxy and meth […]
Read moreTwo women and three men were first day qualifiers on Friday for the special Westminster April election. Available are three city council seats, opened by sudden resignations. Friday’s qualifiers were Adam Dunn, Daby Snipes, Jerry Sanders, Robert McDaniel Morrill, and Susan Alexander Ramey.
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