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After a 3 year hiatus because of COVID and other concerns, the Walhalla Men’s Group Fish Fry returns this month and will take place Saturday, May 13 at Walhalla Middle School (the former high school). Organizers say for those to whom Walhalla means a lot, this event is always a swell venue to socialize and catch up with old friends. […]
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A sophomore at Walhalla High School, Lyndley Lou, sees possibilities of a working relationship involving her school, the city of Walhalla, and the city’s merchants. Lyndley Lou told the city council this week she’d like to see the three work together on events in which her school plays a part. Main Street Director Catie Fisher was in the audience Tuesday […]
Read moreSeneca – Rev. Major “Macky” McArthur Rogers, 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Tamassee, Macky was the son of the late Sam Rogers, Sr. and Mae Sims Rogers. Macky was a retired maintenance engineer for DHEC and a Southern Baptist Preacher who loved to serve the Lord. […]
Read moreFlorence Irene O’Donald went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 3, 2023. She was born on August 9, 1937, in Cateechee South Carolina and was the loving daughter of the late Melvin H. O’Donald and Ellen Payne O’Donald. Florence is survived by her daughters, Kathy James and Susan Harris of Seneca, South Carolina and special friends and […]
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A deputy sheriff in Utica early Tuesday morning heard gun shots. The officer located a car on Padgett Street, made contact with the driver, and according to the sheriff’s office, charged Anton Joseph Bertich, 18, of Westminster with breach of peace – aggravated; possession with intent to distribute meth; unlawful carry a pistol; possession of pistol with the serial number […]
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Around 2:30 this afternoon the Seneca police started investigation of a car accident at N. 1st and N. Fairplay streets.
Read moreSeneca– Amy Elinor Williams Swaney, 91, wife of the late Alton Rudolph Swaney, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 3 at The Cottingham Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Elinor was the daughter of the late Rev. Ambrose A. and Amy Richardson Williams. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother. […]
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At the request of a manufacturer, the Seneca bus service will expand its business route on the Wells Highway. Ed Halbig, the planning and community development director, said Borg Warner requested a stop for workers who choose to ride a “CAT” bus to and from work. Jerry Kerns, operations manager for “CAT”—Clemson Area Transit—said the new route will also benefit […]
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A judge’s decision ends a civil claim against the state Department of Public Safety in the death of a Seneca area woman killed when a car chased by state troopers crashed into her home. Circuit Judge McIntosh’s order last month approves a $175 thousand settlement between the DPS and Shirley Neimeyer. Plaintiff Neimeyer represents the estate of Vanessa Neimeyer, killed […]
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A long-time Oconee educator is leaving the county district after 18 years. A district announcement this morning explains Lisa Simmons’ decision is based on family medical needs. For the past five years, Simmons served as assistant superintendent of instruction. Before that she was principal at Seneca’s Blue Ridge Elementary School. Corresponding with Simmons’ departure, according to the announcement, the county […]
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