Evelyn Hedden Cantrell

  Walhalla, SC — Evelyn Hedden Cantrell, 80, wife of late J.D. Cantrell, of 124 Willow Lane, Walhalla, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at her home.   A native of Franklin, NC, Mrs. Cantrell was the daughter of the late Oscar and Lydia Alaska Woods Hedden. She retired from J.P. Stevens as a seamstress and was a member […]

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Concept plan for rec complex displayed

Rough estimate:  100 in Westminster’s Cleveland Recreation Center, as the city brought forth last night a concept design of what a second recreation complex would offer.  The evening allowed city leaders to gauge public attitude about investing millions to enhance recreation.  One man was heard by 101.7/WGOG NEWS, saying, “It’s about time.”  Some council members were in the audience.  It […]

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How to deflect a potential $40M price tag

If the Hall Street Community Park is developed in three phases, the total cost could approximate $40M.  However, Westminster administrator Kevin Bronson, highlighted multiple state and federal grant opportunities (among them CDBGs, Rural Infrastructure grants, and new market tax credits).  Amenities created by the park could add to the city’s recreation offerings four centrally-located ball fields, splash pad, sand volleyball, […]

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History Museum welcomes back visitors

  The following announcement by the Oconee History Museum in Walhalla: “Oconee History Museum is excited to announce that it will be resuming in-person programming and special events.  The COVID-19 pandemic forced Oconee History Museum to shift its community programs to online platforms like ZOOM in order to prioritize patron safety while continuing its mission to promote the rich history […]

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Abortion issue vote taken by the U-S Senate

  Senator Lindsey Graham voted against a motion to advance the Women’s Health Protection Act, saying “I voted no on the radical Democratic bill that would legalize abortion up to the moment of birth.”  The vote was 49 in favor, 51 opposed. Vice President Kamala Harris said, “The Senate failed to stand in defense of a woman’s right to make […]

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News from Oconee County’s lockup

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is announcing that the Oconee County Detention Center has a new inmate communications service provider.  Due to this change, family and friends will have to create a new account in order to communicate with someone who is incarcerated.   CIDNET, powered by Encartele, is the new provider and is providing video visits, messages and phone […]

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Stop sticks effect the stop of car chase

Authorities said a 25-year old Greenville County woman, Rachel Jean McClain of Travelers Rest, was placed under arrest after a late Monday night Oconee County car chase.  A deputy used stop sticks to end the chase on SC 11 at the U-S 123 interchange.  In all, McClain faces seven charges– including drug and traffic offenses.  According to the sheriff’s office […]

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Next week is Transportation Week

May 15-21 is Transportation Week, and Seneca has responded with a proclamation, as well as a few words from the mayor on the importance of free bus service in his city.  Seneca’s proclamation notes that Oconee’s largest municipality made history a few years ago when it became the first municipality to convert its gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles.

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