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The Oconee County auditor and the county administrator were to talk yesterday afternoon about the property tax season, on which the county can project spending in 2019-20. Auditor Christy Hubbard plans to make her annual visit next week to the county council and bring with her a recommendation for the 2019 tax levy. Much of that levy hinges on the […]
Read moreClemson – Joel Thomas “Tom” Horton, 81, of Clemson, SC, died, September 7, 2019 at his home of heart and lung complications. A Memorial Service for Tom will be held at Pearson’s Funeral Home in Louisville, KY on September 26, at 6:30 pm. The family will greet visitors from 4-6:30 pm. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held on […]
Read moreA prosecutor says her office is in the process to schedule trial for a Westminster man who was arrested and charged with murder after an early morning shooting death in the winter of 2018 at a rural home south of West Union. According to Deputy Solicitor Lindsey Simmons, the plan is to call South Carolina v. Tyler Mark Broome before […]
Read moreWithout farmers, how would we survive? In appreciation for their hard work, all Oconee and area farmers may eat free during a farmers appreciation supper. That supper will be served at 6 o’clock Tuesday evening, September 24 at the fair grounds at 2375 Sandifer Boulevard, Westminster.
Read moreOn this infamous day in American history, Seneca Fire Department is flying Old Glory in a big way. A large American flag has been hoisted into the air today at Miracle Circle, thru the apparatus of the department’s extended ladder truck. 9-11 is especially meaningful to all fire fighters, as the profession lost some of its valued members who were […]
Read moreSeneca – Adger Ellison Owens, Jr., 89, husband of the late Ellie Mae Tompkins Owens, passed away, September 11, 2019, at his residence. Born in Oconee County, SC, he was the son of the late Adger Ellison, Sr., Avis Harbin Owens and Inez Owens. Adger was retired from the Seneca Fire Department where he served 43 years as a […]
Read moreA cash reward of up to $1 thousand is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest of an individual who used a stolen credit card at a Blue Ridge Bank ATM. The Oconee Sheriff’s Office began investigating from a complaint received August 30 near Seneca. The card was used July 3 at the Bountyland Gas Station and, […]
Read moreA bill introduced in the Senate by South Carolina’s Tim Scott to protect against carbon monoxide disease has passed in the U-S House of Representatives. The Carbon Monoxide Alarms Leading Every Resident to Safety Act aims to ensure that all families in federal-assisted housing are safe from carbon monoxide poisoning by, among other provisions, educating tenants on health hazards in […]
Read moreExcel Rehab & Sports and Chick-fil-A of Seneca and Clemson are hosting the 6th Annual Ride for Wellness, a free cycling event open to the public. Donations are accepted to benefit free healthcare clinics in the community. This year’s event–8:30 Saturday morning, October 5–will start and finish at the Seneca Chick-fil-A and cover distances of 20, 40 and 60 miles. […]
Read morePolitical aspirants in Walhalla opening their mail will see an invitation to take part in a candidate forum next month–two weeks in advance of Election Day. David Lyle, president of Partners for Progress, says his group has settled on the evening of Tuesday, October 22 for a forum to take place at the Community Depot on S. College Street. Lyle […]
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