Camper fire near Seneca
Fire broke out late last night in a camper near Seneca. Rural Fire Control reported no one hurt in the fire that occurred on Webb Road near the Singing Pines Road. The call was answered at 9:45.
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Fire broke out late last night in a camper near Seneca. Rural Fire Control reported no one hurt in the fire that occurred on Webb Road near the Singing Pines Road. The call was answered at 9:45.
Read moreModerate to heavy rain is falling this morning across Oconee County. The water is fast accumulating on road surfaces, creating the potential for hydro-planning and car accidents. So, everyone should take his time and be careful this morning–especially during the morning rush. The effects of storm-related power outages are being felt in eastern sections of Oconee, from Seneca to the […]
Read moreWestminster, SC — Kyle David Cooper, 34, husband of Cynthia Cooper, of 306 Gaston Circle, Westminster, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 in Greenville, SC. Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 3:00-4:00 PM, Wednesday, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home. In […]
Read moreSeneca, SC — Larry Winston Holcombe, 72, passed peacefully at his home in Seneca on Sunday, December 14, 2019, with his wife and children by his side. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at New Hope Baptist Church, 4010 Keowee School Road, Seneca, SC 29672. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family […]
Read moreWestminster, SC — Carrie Mae Norris Jackson Neal, 98, wife of the late George Verner “Bottle” Neal, of 1143 Westminster Highway, Westminster, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Coneross Baptist Church with burial to follow at the church cemetery. The body will be placed […]
Read moreThe depiction of a large wintery scene that adorns the lobby window of the Walhalla Post Office is an example of how the advanced art class at the high school is demonstrating some of its work to the general community. Class teacher Tena Hunt, a third-year teacher at the high school, says her class numbers 22 students, and they are […]
Read moreA domestic-related incident was brought to an end early this afternoon in an area north of Walhalla and West Union. Sheriff Mike Crenshaw said a suspect was taken into custody in a wooded area off Brewer Road in the vicinity of Falcon’s Lair and the Picket Post Community. No danger was posed to the general public, according to Crenshaw. The […]
Read moreA man awaiting trial on burglary and criminal sexual conduct charges in the Oconee General Sessions Court was allowed today to dismiss his attorney and given 30 days to find another. However, Traiseth Vergie Williams told Judge Maddox he would like to represent himself when trial takes place. Maddox urged Williams to hire an attorney, but Williams says he has […]
Read moreA 67-year old man received a 25-year prison term for his part in multiple sex offenses perpetrated on a child. An apology from defendant Anthony Sluder and a plea by his attorney for a minimum sentence were rejected by Judge Cordell Maddox who listened as an investigating officer referred to the severity of the facts in the case. A statement […]
Read moreWalhalla will make changes to its normal schedule for trash pick ups to accommodate the Christmas holidays. Wednesday, December 25 trash will be picked up on Christmas Eve, the 24th. Thursday, December 26 trash will be picked up on Friday, the 27th. All other pickup routes should follow regular schedule. Seneca sanitation workers will follow a normal schedule on the […]
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