Anthony “Tony” Wayne Black

Walhalla, SC– Anthony “Tony” Wayne Black, 57, husband of Lynn Galbreath Black, of Walhalla, passed away on May 21, 2022 at Oconee Memorial Hospital.   A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Black was the son of the late Bunyan “June” Black, Jr. and Evelyn Haulbrook Black. He was a member of Golden Corner Church.   In addition to his […]

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Deputy sheriff encounters a “boss” scam

A deputy spoke with the victim of a scam involving a text message from someone claiming to be that individual’s boss.  The impostor sought Apple Gift cards.  He claimed he needed the money because he was in a conference and unavailable to speak over the phone.  Unfortunately, $600 dollars in Apple Card credits was sent.  Here’s the advice from Master […]

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School bus involved in Westminster accident

The following statement was issued by Oconee public schools not long after an 8 o’clock bus accident this morning in Westminster, on Windsor Street near the railroad underpass: “An SDOC bus that serves West-Oak High School was involved in a minor accident this morning. There were no injuries to the driver or any of the five students who were on […]

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School bus accident

A school bus accident in Westminster.  It apparently involved a second vehicle, a car.  The accident scene is Windsor Street near the railroad underpass and the traffic lights at 183/the Westminster-Walhalla Highway.  Traffic is blocked.  Public safety responders are at the scene.

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Sen. Scott calls for more to be done to foster better mental health

Sen. Tim Scott’s opening remarks during a Washington hearing that focused on what government can do to curb suicides can be heard today on 101.7/WGOG NEWS.  The South Carolina Republican is the ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging.  The hearing was titled, “Mental Health Care for Older Adults:  Raising Awareness, Addressing Stigma, and Providing Support.”

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Abandoned house fire

An abandoned house, a 1912 structure, was lost to fire in Walhalla early Saturday.  It was the home place of the late Henrietta Brandt, a music teacher and a long-time U-S Weather Service observer.  At first, the fire fighters who were called thought they had a brush fire on their hands.  However, on Hickory Hollow Lane (near S. Boundary Street)  […]

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Rolann Cleveland Lee

Hazel Rolann Cleveland Lee, 81, wife of the late Furman Gerald Lee Sr., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 21st, 2022.    Rolann attended Westminster High School where she was a drum majorette and was the first member of the Palmetto Girls State. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Central Wesleyan College and later received […]

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Shelby Jean Owens Lusk

Seneca, SC — Shelby Jean Owens Lusk, 80, wife of the late Melton Lusk, of Walhalla, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House.   A native of Liberty, SC, Mrs. Lusk was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Owens and Maggie Reeova Howe Owens. She was of the Baptist faith.   Mrs. Lusk […]

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