Why controlled burns the last two Sundays

Frequent mid-week rains of late have led the U-S Forest Service to carry out controlled burns during the last two Sundays in Mountain Rest.  That has displeased some Mountain Rest folks who complain they haven’t been able to enjoy what have been rare sunny weekends because of all of the smoke in the skies. Robbie Sitzlar, ranger for the Andrew […]

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Civil trial to start at the Oconee Courthouse

A jury is in place for the start of an Oconee civil court trial to settle the dispute over a car accident nearly four years ago in Walhalla. The plaintiff in the case is an Oconee County resident, Mahlon Young Meredith; the defendant is the County of Pickens. The lawsuit filed seeks damages and alleges that a Pickens deputy sheriff […]

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How the virus relates to travel plans

With new coronavirus cases being announced every day, Americans with spring break excursions, upcoming business trips or those thinking about summer travel have one thing on their mind: Should I travel? The motor club AAA can’t make that decision for its members, but is providing information on travel safety and insurance to help travelers make the decision that is right […]

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Angela Blackston Hamilton

Angela Blackston Hamilton, 81, of 702 Quincy Road in Seneca passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 6, 2020. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 10 beginning at 6:00 P.M. at Brown-Oglesby Funeral Home – Keowee Funeral Services in Seneca, SC. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at 2:00 P.M. at […]

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Replace detector batteries

As some of us try to catch up to the time change, Walhalla Fire Department says this is a good time of the year to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.  Having a working fire detector system in your home or office could save your life as well as the lives of others.

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Westminster leaders tackle water and electrical problems

The mayor and the council in Westminster took on problems that beset their city’s utilities system during a long and informal meeting on Saturday morning. The occasion was their annual retreat meeting. They were led by their administrator, Chris Carter, as Carter attempted to pinpoint where water losses are occurring as well as to stress the importance for the city […]

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A case of COVID-19 in South Carolina

A patient from Kershaw County with presumptive positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which has been confirmed by DHEC, has been transferred to Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia. An announcement Saturday indicated the patient is in a special isolation room that helps keep both the community and the hospital workers safe.  Prisma Health Dr. Scott Sasser said, “I want to assure […]

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Eric Norman

Seneca- Eric William Norman, 65, husband of Cindy McKay Norman, passed away, March 7, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home. The Family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm prior to the service at the Funeral Home. […]

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Charles “Chuck” Lee

Salem, SC — Charles “Chuck” Lee, 60, 289 Lydia Mountain Road, Salem, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Davenport Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Flowers are accepted.

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Lee Eastmead

Walhalla, SC — Lee Eastmead, 17, of 305 Deer Run Estates, Walhalla, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Davenport Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, March 9, 2020, at Davenport Funeral Home. Flowers are accepted. The family is at their […]

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