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Westminster – Sheila Ann Meeler Butts, 59, wife of Davis Michael “Butch” Butts, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Sheila was the daughter of Mary M. Blackwell Johnston of Westminster and the late Grover Lamar Meeler. Sheila worked for the Oconee School District (ground facility) and […]
Read moreWestminster– Charles William McAlister, 80, husband of Lois Blackwell McAlister, passed away Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at his residence. Born in Stephens County, Georgia, Charles was the son of the late Garnett McAlister and Ellen Murray McAlister. Charles worked at TRW and later retired from Torrington, was a member of Fairview Church of God. Charles is survived […]
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To comply with EPA, city of Clemson is introducing a Lead Service Line Management Program to reduce the risk of lead in drinking water. A federal mandate now requires all water systems to verify the material of every water service in their systems. Once the investigation is complete, it is the hope of the Pickens County municipality that the city […]
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A Seneca man arrested on a drug charge in Oconee may face trouble from the federal government. Oconee Sheriff’s Office early Thursday arrested Efren Montes-Contreras on the charge of possession of one gram of meth or cocaine base second offense. A hold has been placed on 44-year old Montes-Contreras by the “ICE” – Immigration and Customs.
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The preamble from a new State Supreme Court order to the General Sessions courts reads: “In an efficient criminal justice system, cases should be disposed of within months instead of years, regardless of whether defendants go to trial, plead guilty, enter into a diversion program, or have their cases dismissed.” In Oconee and Anderson, the directive applies to the office […]
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Visit Oconee is excited at the prospect next week to host the return of Major League Fishing to Lake Hartwell. May 31-June 2 are the days for the 40th Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American Championship and will take place at Oconee’s new Seneca Creek Boat Ramp. The competition showcases the best weekend anglers and offers the winning boater a top […]
Read moreA 7-year old mid-sized boxer named “Gus” carries the distinction of the longest-kept dog at the Oconee Animal Shelter. If there’s room in your home and heart for Gus, please call the adoption center at 882-4719 by Wednesday, May 31. Gus would prefer to be the only dog in the house, but a female roommate might work.
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The “CAT” bus drivers are taking annual training. As the result, a Clemson-Central two routes of the free passenger service are in hiatus. The Walmart/SWU and Red Route buses will start running again at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon, June 3.
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A section of a Westminster area road is closed this morning, as 1313 Greenfield Road remains a home fire scene. Traffic is being diverted in the vicinity of Greenfield Road and Louie Street.
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On the very day Oconee Sheriff’s Office put out its annual reminder of safe driving trips for Memorial Day weekend, accidents marked busy 123 between Clemson and Seneca. Two Sandifer Boulevard accidents kept the cross-trained Seneca Fire Department busy. At Sandifer and Boggs Road, a vehicle rolled over, although no one was hurt. In front of Applewood Shopping Center near […]
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