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The state reports a slight uptick in the numbers of Oconeeans who are out of work but actively looking for gainful employment. Out of a work force that is approaching 36 thousand, only 1,160 Oconeeans were unemployed during May–the latest month for which the Department of Employment and Workforce has the numbers. Oconee’s jobless rate in May was 3.2%. It […]
Read moreSearchers from the Seneca Fire Department found an upper torso and head near Beech Drive, just as yesterday’s search wound down. The coroner says those remains were in advanced state of decomposition, but are presumed to be associated with the remains discovered last week. Coroner Karl Addis has called for an autopsy Thursday, as a forensic investigation continues to identify […]
Read moreA jury has been selected for this week’s first trial in the Oconee General Sessions Court. Judge McIntosh has ordered the start of South Carolina v. Anna Stinnett to start tomorrow morning at the Oconee Courthouse. Stinnett faces drug charges, according to the docket prepared by the 10th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Deputy Solicitor Lindsey Simmons says the reckless homicide case […]
Read moreWalhalla, SC — Barbara Jean Deal Elliott, 79, of 109 Crepe Myrtle Drive, Walhalla, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to One Community Church, PO Box 578, Seneca, SC 29679. […]
Read moreSeneca, SC — William “Bill” Andrew Horton, 70, husband of Bonny Williams Horton, of 387 Sonlit Way, Seneca, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 28, 2019, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service. Flowers are accepted or memorials […]
Read moreOconee County is pursuing a project to increase the capacity of its stone plant at the county Rock Quarry near Walhalla. The estimated cost is $5.7 million dollars, and the money is in the budget, according to Rick Martin, director of the rock quarry. The existing plant has the capability to produce 500 tons of crushed stone an hour. The […]
Read moreAs the result of the increasing state gas tax, South Carolina will pump millions of dollars into Oconee County road work during 2019-20. The statewide pavement program to cover the next 12 months approved last week by the DOT Commission includes five Oconee County projects worth nearly $4 million. Those projects include work on SC 11 and the Wells Highway […]
Read moreA farmhand for the San Diego Padres, Michael Gettys of Gainesville, Georgia continues to power the baseball for the Padres’ Triple A affiliate in El Paso, Texas. Yesterday Gettys hit his fifth home run in his fifth straight game. He’s the grandson of Wayne and Donna Morton of Seneca.
Read moreAhead of America’s official birthday celebration next week, a patriotic concert will be staged tomorrow night in Walhalla. To honor the country’s founding fathers, West Union Chapel and Walhalla Presbyterian Church invite the public at 7 o’clock tomorrow night to the Performing Arts Center on EN Broad Street for patriotic songs, flag presentation, colors, and a 21 gun volley. There […]
Read moreIt’s budget time for the city of Seneca. And tomorrow night the mayor and council hold a public hearing to take comment and questions on the various budgets that will make up Seneca’s spending and revenue projections for another 12 month period. The hearing will take place at 6 tomorrow night at City Hall. The city leaders apparently are in […]
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