Free food Wednesday at St. Luke Methodist
The pantry shelves will open tomorrow at Walhalla’s St. Luke Methodist Church. It’s a free food day today at the E, Main Street church–between 4:30 and 5:30 tomorrow afternoon.
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How IRS acts when it suspects a false ID is used
When thieves take someone’s Social Security number, they can use it to file a false tax return. That amounts to tax-related identity stealing. The IRS scans returns for possible fraud. If a return is flagged as suspicious, IRS will pull it for further review. Then it sends the taxpayer a letter, notifying of potential ID theft. Until the taxpayer responds […]
Read moreInfant surrendered in Greenwood under Daniel’s Law
Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood accepted an infant surrendered on Sunday under Daniel’s Law–the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act. At birth, the Caucasian baby boy weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and 19 inches long. The infant will be placed in licensed foster home. A permanency planning hearing will be held May 23 at the Greenwood County Courthouse. According […]
Read moreForum arranged for District One’s candidates
Each candidate entered in the June primary for a seat as a District One office holder will have the chance to speak — and meet the public — in a forum this month in the Oconee County community of Ebenezer. According to a Republican group announcement, the forum will take place from 9 to 11 o’clock Saturday morning, April 23 […]
Read moreRule changes for inspecting dams
What happened as the result of the erosion of a spillway in 2017 in Oroville, California prompted an arm of the federal government to add to and change the rules covering inspections of dams that hold back water. And those changes from “FERC” — the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission– are being relayed to companies such as Duke Energy, which owns […]
Read moreDeaf people do and can experience music, says Jody Cripps
Clemson University says faculty member Jody Cripps is a leader in the development of “signed music” to allow deaf people to experience something like the hearing population experiences. Cripps, an assistant professor of American Sign Language at Clemson, says, “Yes, we do” when asked if deaf people can experience music. He has dedicated years of research to an emerging art […]
Read moreSafer community initiative
A community forum for Pickens County residents and law enforcement officials will take place Tuesday, May 3, 5:30-7 p.m., at Tri-County Technical College’s Easley campus located at 1774 Powdersville Road. The forum is an outgrowth of Ten at the Top’s Creating a Safer Upstate initiative, which seeks to provide opportunities for law enforcement and the community to convene to discuss […]
Read moreDarlene June Montgomery
Darlene June Montgomery of Seneca, SC, passed away at the age of 84 at the Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House. There are no formal services scheduled at this time. Mountain View Funeral Home – Pickens Chapel is serving the Montgomery Family.
Read moreThelma Evelyn Terry
Seneca, SC —Thelma Evelyn Terry, 91, of Seneca, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her home. A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Terry was the daughter of the late Katie Asalee Sisk Smith and James Paul Smith. She was a member of Hepsibah Baptist Church. Mrs. Terry enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening. Mrs. Terry is […]
Read moreSara J. King
Sara J. King, age 95 of Pickens, SC formerly of Seneca, SC passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Prisma Health – Cottingham Hospice House. Born June 12, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Charlie B. and Annie “Blanche” (Smith) Sheriff. Mrs. King is survived by her sons Sammy King (Sylvia) of Iva, SC, Charlie […]
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