“ATAX” applications received

Eleven applications have been received by the Oconee Parks, Recreation and Tourism Commission for “ATAX” monies.  The funds are generated by accommodations tax payments.  Applications from a variety of organizations range from a low of $2,400 to a high of $20 thousand.  The next meeting of the PRT commissioners will be noon Thursday at the Oconee Heritage Center.  The public […]

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Public schools monitor the coronavirus outbreak

Oconee public schools continue to monitor the outbreak of the coronavirus, although the virus has not yet become widespread in the U-S. Nevertheless, it’s important to be pro-active. The Oconee school district is working closely with South Carolina DHEC to stay informed of any developments and, as they are determined, to implement any recommendations or guidelines from either DHEC or […]

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Fourth and fifth arrests

Oconee Sheriff’s Office reports arrests numbers four and five in a case of burglary at the former Dunlop/Maxfli plant near Westminster, and the investigation is said to be continuing. The latest arrests are those of Dylan Richard Copeland, 26-year old Westminster resident, and Kevin Wayne Ballard, 43-year old Six Mile resident.

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Special Walhalla election

This may be Super Tuesday across the country.  But, in Walhalla, it’s a special election day to fill a vacated seat on the six-member city council.  The only ballot candidate is Keith Pace.  Voting takes place 7 to 7 at the EMS/rescue squad building on S. Church Street.

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What’s next for a former textile plant property?

An investment group is in hopes to see a new use for a former manufacturing plant near Seneca. Studio Investment Group, LLC held onto the former J-P Stevens plant in Utica by submitting the only bid at a public auction. The un-contested bid of $1.8 million submitted by Studio Investment’s attorney Robert Byrd of Charleston was received by the Oconee […]

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Fourth arrest in a continuing investigation

A Pickens County man from the town of Six Mile has been arrested in a continuing investigation of a burglary at a former manufacturing plant near Westminster. According to the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, the arrest of Kevin Wayne Ballard is the fourth arrest related to burglary at the former Dunlop golf products plant. Forty-three year old Ballard is charged with […]

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Oconee conservation leaders attend meeting

Commissioners of Oconee Soil and Water Conservation recently attended a conference in Charleston that included state DNR and Natural Resource Service officials.  A highlight was a tour of St. James Island.  The South Carolina coast has a 90% oyster bed restoration rate, and the state is considered number one in restoring habitats to ensure oysters in the future.  The local  […]

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Re-opened applications produce new candidates

The field for seats on a state regulatory board, the Public Service Commission, widened with an extended application period that ended on Friday. A joint session of the South Carolina Legislature will fill PSC seats representing Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7. First, however, will come public hearings on the qualifications of the candidates. District Three includes the counties of […]

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Sandifer to bid for two more years

State Rep. Bill Sandifer of Seneca announces he will seek re-election to the State House of Representatives from District 2. Sandifer serves Oconee County in the General Assembly and is the Chairman of one of the six House Committees, the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee which guides policy on energy and commerce issues in the state. The committee recently passed […]

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Len Talley to run again

Seats are coming open this year on the board that sets policy for the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative.  One of them is an Oconee County seat in District One.  It’s the seat held by Len Talley, and Talley is offering for re-election.  Blue Ridge will accept nominees for the seat during a District One membership meeting at 10 o’clock Monday […]

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