Woman in wheelchair struck with blunt object

An assault near the Stamp Creek Landing Road in rural Oconee County.  Law enforcement reports detail the arrest of a 43-year old man, accused of striking an elderly woman in the back of the head with an unknown blunt object.  The charges against Chad Alvin Poore:  assault and battery first degree; possession firearm by convicted felon; possession with intent to […]

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Body found in camper fire

Michael Smith, chief of Westminster Fire Department, says authorities remain at this morning’s fire scene to identify an individual whose body was found in a camper fire, along with determining how the fire started this morning on the Robert Grant Drive.  The location in the vicinity of U-S 123/Toccoa Highway and the Coffee Road is inside the fire department’s rural […]

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Strategizing a future Seneca plan

Seneca worked last night on a new comprehensive plan for the next ten-year period.  Planning commissioners queried consultants from the Benchmark company, with the outcome being to re-address some issues during the next scheduled meeting November 21.  Some of the suggestions for a new plan to guide growth and land development tie-in with the movement by the city’s elected leaders […]

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Injured driver receives med-heli flight

The driver of a car that wrecked this morning at Fair Play was found 100 feet off the road in the woods.  Chief Larry Wilkerson of the Fair Play Volunteer Fire Department said the injured driver received a med-heli flight for hospital treatment.  State patrol says injured driver is Fair Play resident William Nichols. The accident was reported at 7:40 […]

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Rolnald Scott Danson

Seneca, SC– Ronald Scott Danson, 58, of Seneca, received his angel wings on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at his home in Bountyland.   Mr. Danson was born on February 21, 1964 to the late Richard and Hazel Danson. He was a generous and caring man who was loved by all. Ron was wise beyond his years and spent the majority […]

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Saving quality glass from the landfills

A partnership has been announced to try to save top quality glass from being buried in the landfills.  The city of Clemson, Clemson University, and Tiger Tavern are partnering with the Upcycling Company on #glassonly clean collection.  Chris Fisher of the Upcycling company says, “Our manufacturing partners need more glass and they need it cleaner if they’re going to hit […]

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Burglary arrest near Westminster

A 56-year old man in Mountain Rest was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly entered a home near Westminster at night, without consent.  According to Oconee Sheriff’s Office, David Wayne Elliott of highway 107 is charged with first degree burglary, possession of a controlled substance, assault and battery 3rd degree, malicious injury to property, and breach of peace.  Fifty-six […]

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Anthony Doyle Derrick

  Walhalla, SC– Anthony Doyle Derrick, 56, of Walhalla, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, in Pendleton, SC.   A native of Oconee County, Mr. Derrick was the son of the late Christopher Doyle Derrick and Annie Ruth White Derrick. He was of the Baptist faith.   Mr. Derrick is survived by his son: Devin Doyle Derrick (Marie); daughters: […]

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