Anglers scour Lake Hartwell to catch bass

It has been called the prestigious fishing tournament of its kind.  The Bassmasster Classic has returned this weekend to Lake Hartwell for a fourth time.  Takeoffs emanate from Green Pond Landing and Event Center; daily weigh-ins are at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.  Lake Hartwell is a Top 100 Bass Lake in the country.  South Carolina DNR plans to safely […]

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From a bank to an animal hospital

The board of zoning appeals in Oconee County will sit in judgment later this month of an application for a special exception near Keowee Key.  The applicant, Keowee Animal Hospital, is requesting an exception to allow the former Wells Fargo bank on the Rochester Highway to be converted to a veterinary hospital.  The animal hospital seeks to keep the current […]

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From a bank to an animal hospital

The board of zoning appeals in Oconee County will sit in judgment later this month of an application for a special exception near Keowee Key.  The applicant, Keowee Animal Hospital, is requesting an exception to allow the former Wells Fargo bank on the Rochester Highway to be converted to a veterinary hospital.  The animal hospital seeks to keep the current […]

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T’ing up a tricky intersection

“This thing here, I hope it works”.  That was one of the expressions yesterday in Fair Play where the DOT trotted out drawings to show a fix for the intersection–SC 59, 182 and 243.  At times, motorists contort their necks to ensure no one is headed their way.  Of the estimated $2.5 million fix, sight improvements are a major component.  […]

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Countywide drug roundup in progress

The first 2022 drug roundup across Oconee is in progress.  By 5 pm yesterday, sheriff’s personnel had corralled 10 people.  In some instances, warrants were served on suspects already jailed.  In all, 33 people are targeted.  Arrest warrants allege undercover operatives were able to make buys that included marijuana, fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and prescription drugs.

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Bryant L. Metler

  Seneca– Bryant L. Metler went to his heavenly home Wednesday, March 2, 2022.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Frances Miles Metler in 2012.   He was a member of Seneca Baptist Church. Bryant is survived by his sons, David (Pam), Mark (Jenette) and Erich (Janine).  He was the proud Grandfather of eight grandchildren and Great-Grandfather of eleven!  […]

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Sen. Graham White House-bound this afternoon

Senator Lindsey Graham will be at the White House this afternoon for a bill signing–“Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.”  The Graham office says the South Carolina Republican, along with New York Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand, worked to pass the legislation.  The aim of the new law is to prevent perpetrators from being able to […]

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