Re-birthing distinctive groups of veterans

An informal get together has been announced for Oconee County military vetersn who served in a combat infantry unit and those who’ve been accorded the Purple Heart decoration.  Local veteran leaders, including Jerry Dyar, the county’s V-A officer, are in hopes of re-organizing local combat infantry and Purple Heart organizations.  The meeting will be 10 o’clock Thursday morning, May 19 […]

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Brenda Nix

Walhalla, SC — Brenda June Nix, 70, wife of John Dean Nix, of Walhalla, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Cottingham Hospice House.   A native of Columbus, OH, Mrs. Nix was the daughter of Bobby Dean Creiglow and the late Bessie Walt Creiglow. She retired from Borg Warner as a coordinator and was a member of Scenic […]

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J. Davis expands to N. Charleston

The Oconee-founded J. Davis construction company has expanded to the other side of the state.  According to an announcement, J. Davis now has an office at Faber Place in N. Charleston.  There the builder will pursue projects for coastal clients.  An office ribbon cutting event attracted an audience from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties.  Joel Davis made this statement:  “J. […]

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Federal money granted to Oconee religious school

The Foothills Christian School in Westminster will share in federal funding to be distributed among 19 non-public schools in the state.  The school gets $175 thousand from an allocation of the second round of Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools program, first authorized under the 2021 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and continued under the American Rescue Plan.  The […]

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Infant death investigation

An autopsy is to be finished today as part of an Anderson County investigation of the death of a one-month old female.  Coroner Greg Shore says there appears to be no indication of foul play or danger to the public.  Authorities they were sent yesterday morning to Boulevard Heights in Anderson in response to an infant unresponsive and not breathing.  […]

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More student housing where JP Stevens once stood

Additional student housing is being announced as a project in the vicinity of the Pier in Oconee County — across Lake Hartwell from Clemson University.  Clemson developer Tom Winkopp and Chicago-based Core Spaces made the announcement for a 140-acre project.  They see it as a new student village with athletic and fitness facilities, pools, outdoor grills, student clubhouses, beach access, […]

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Allen Richardson

Fair Play– Allen Don Richardson, 58, went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 at his residence.   Born in Anderson County, Allen was the son of Don Henry Richardson and Louise Allen Richardson.  Allen was self-employed, working in electrical and mechanical fields, and was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church.  Allen had a passion for working […]

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Voter registration deadlines approaching

To help ensure voters are prepared for the 2022 Statewide Primaries on June 14, the State Election Commission wants to remind everyone of the fast-approaching voter registration deadlines and urge those already registered to update their information.  With only a few days left before the deadline, now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote.   DON’T […]

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