Mary Ellen White

Townville– Mary “Ellen” Phillips Carter White, 87, wife of Ron Axell, passed away on Friday, May 27th, 2022 at the Callie & John Rainey Hospice House.     Born 10/3/1934 in Long Creek, South Carolina, Ellen was the daughter of the late J.V. Phillips and Clara Ware Phillips. Ellen retired from General Motors and was a member of Long Creek […]

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Marie Jefferson

Seneca– Marie Violet Williams Jefferson, 79, wife of the late John Ansel Jefferson, passed away on Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at Manna Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Pickens.   Born in Tracy City, Tennessee, Marie was the daughter of the late Wesley Williams and Bea Nunley Williams.  Marie worked in the textiles industry for many years and loved her church […]

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Holiday greeting from Sen. Graham

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) is releasing the following statement for use on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30.   “Memorial Day is a unique holiday on the American calendar. It is a solemn and sacred day that we remember and pay homage to the military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice.   America remains a very divided nation.  […]

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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is returning to South Carolina beginning June 1st, with the application process returning to in-person at designated distribution sites across the state. The goal of SFMNP is to help supplement the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce while supporting South Carolina’s local farmers. This seasonal USDA grant program allows qualifying individuals […]

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One-half acre envisioned as new lake marina

Duke Energy has made application to “FERC”– Federal Energy Regulatory Commission — to allow a lease to Kensington Estates at Keowee for a residential marina.  The marina would occupy a little more than one-half acre on Lake Keowee in Seneca and include two floating docks and accommodate 19 watercraft.  According to FERC documents, the shoreline adjacent to the proposed marina […]

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“Challenge to be Great” scholarship fund

In its partnership with a neighboring community, Tamassee-Salem Elementary School can count on a scholarship fund that’ll challenge 5th graders to strive for success during the higher years of their education.  The school, with support from the Keowee Falls Cliffs Residents Outreach, is starting a scholarship fund for the 2022 fifth grade class.  After graduation, each eligible student gets a […]

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Weather change to make for fun on the water

An improving forecast bodes well for those of us who’ll spend part of the Memorial Day weekend on the water.  Marine officers urge all lake users to be careful and slow down if you are operating a boat.  Lake Hartwell saw a boating fatality this week, a 17-year old.  Georgia officer Craig Fulghum reminds Lake Hartwell users that his state […]

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Oconeean duped in “law enforcement” scam

Oconee Sheriff’s Office is aware that it was a scam when someone called a county resident purporting to be from a separate law enforcement agency, telling his victim that to avoid prosecution for getting involved with an underage girl, he needed to make a payment.  The recipient of that scam call sent $1 thousand using his bank card.  “Law enforcement […]

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