Timothy “Timmy” Duane Crenshaw

Salem, SC—Timothy “Timmy” Duane Crenshaw, 62, of Salem, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.   Born and raised in Oconee County, Mr. Crenshaw was the son of the late John David Crenshaw and Francis Lucille Crenshaw. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Charity Baptist Church in Salem. Known for his kind nature, Mr. […]

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Trustees’ chair evaluates tech advancement as an education tool

Through technology students can learn, but there’s an advancement that the chairwoman of Oconee school trustees has decided may not be best for students in early grades. That’s the use of Chromebook laptops which Meghan Ketterman believes are a bad substitute for foundational learning skills – writing by hand and reading books.  She commented to 101.7/WGOG NEWS on the news […]

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In the latest memo from sewer reconstitution

City and county officials, along with stakeholders, are on the receiving end of a new memo that comes out of the continuing project to re-constitute the framework of Oconee sewer service.  It focuses on a timely 21st century topic in Oconee County – managing growth in one of the state’s fastest-growing counties. The memorandum draws thefollowing observation:  managing growth is […]

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A Federal Reserve re-appointment for a local banker

Kyle Thomas, president/CEO of Blue Ridge Bank, will serve an additional three years as a member of an advisory council to the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond, Virginia.  The Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council meets twice a year to share insights on the economy, banking conditions, and other issues of interests.  The chair of the Richmond Council then sends reports […]

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Fishing lights ruling under appeal

The recent decision by a judge in the matter of nighttime lights from a dock on Lake Keowee has been appealed to a higher court.  Sources familiar with the case that pitted a lakeside home development against one of its residents has been appealed to the state Court of appeals in Columbia.  Steve Kirven, master-in-equity in Oconee and Anderson, ruled […]

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“ICE” detainer on an Oconee suspect

A Seneca man arrested late last week in a sex crime investigation is being held on a detainer by “ICE” – Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.  Luis Armando Argueta Montejo, 43, was charged with incest and criminal sexual conduct with a minor second degree.  According to the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, investigation started April 11 after a juvenile gave birth to a […]

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William “Bill” Moon

  Seneca, SC—William “Bill” Moon, 82, husband of Carol Moon, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Cottingham Hospice House, surrounded by his family.   Born in Rock Hill, SC, Mr. Moon was the son of the late Charles Elford Moon and Julia Adams Moon. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. […]

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SLED CHARGES FORMER OCONEE COUNTY NARCOTICS AGENT WITH MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Derek Pace, 46, with Misconduct In Office on Friday, April 17, 2026. The SLED investigation was requested by the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office. Pace was identified as a former Oconee narcotics agent. Pace was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center. The case will be prosecuted by the 10th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

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