Large American flag raised high at Seneca

On 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 […]

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Adger Ellison Owens Jr.

Seneca – 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 […]

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Stolen credit card used at bank ATM

A 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, […]

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Scott’s carbon monoxide protection bill passes

A 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 […]

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Cycling race to benefit free local health clinics

Excel 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.  […]

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Date set for candidate forum

Political 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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Fire damages home near Seneca

Corinth-Shiloh volunteers and Seneca fire fighters were among those who fought a home fire early yesterday afternoon near the Davis Mill Road. The damage to the home on Millstone Court is said to be extensive. Conditions at the time were scorching and one fire fighter suffered a small burn. A first responder encountered smoke inhalation. There’s thought the fire started […]

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A conviction in the General Sessions Court

An Oconee jury late yesterday afternoon returned a verdict of guilty on all charges against a young Westminster area mother charged with unlawful neglect of children. The judge ordered Misty Edwards to serve 90 days, followed by five years of probation. DSS and sheriff’s officers testified about  the conditions they found as part of their investigation at a home where […]

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