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Walhalla – James Allen Certain, 76, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his residence. Born in Walhalla, South Carolina, Allen was the son of the late Nen Certain and Ruby Loudermilk Certain. Allen was a retired painter with Avondale Mills and of the Baptist Faith. Allen enjoyed working with his hands and fishing. Allen is […]
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Not often does the South Carolina Apple Festival in Westminster serve as the backdrop for a national story. But it happened yesterday afternoon when Senator Lindsey Graham, in Westminster for the Rotary Apple luncheon, held a media availability following reports that the Georgia grand jury probing election interference recommended charges against South Carolina’s senior senator, as well as against several […]
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During two straight days inside the Oconee service area of the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, crews faced outages that required hours of work to eliminate. On Thursday, power was interrupted on Park Drive, Salem when a large truck got tangled into an overhead cable line. In that entanglement, a Blue Ridge spokesman said, an electric pole fell to the ground. […]
Read moreWestminster – Marvin Dennis Moore, 83, husband of Charlotte Bryant Moore, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Cottingham Hospice House. Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Marvin was the son of the late Edward Charlie Moore and Helen Ophelia Freeman Moore. Marvin was a former engineer with Jacobs Chuck, owner of Moore’s Tire & Battery and […]
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Reports this afternoon say the Georgia grand jury that indicted Donald Trump, the former president, and 18 others initially recommended charges against more than twice that number, including Senator Lindsey Graham. The grand jury investigated election interference. Ultimately, however, neither Graham nor the others was indicted. At this hour (1 pm), the South Carolina Republican is scheduled for remarks at […]
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A court petition has been filed to settle a civil claim for a man’s death two years ago in the Pickens County Detention Center. As the personal representative of the estate of Thomas R. Richardson, Santanna Randolph is agreeable to accept a compromise offer. Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is the respondent in the case alleging wrongful death. According to the […]
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The Oconee History Museum extends an invitation to all to attend a ceremony this month in the name of peace. A peace pole will be dedicated on the museum grounds in Walhalla at 11 o’clock Saturday morning, September 23. Local pastors and community leaders will speak on how peace can be encouraged in the local community. Refreshments will be served. […]
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The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office held a promotions ceremony on August 16th to honor and recognize a Uniform Patrol Deputy, two Judicial Service’s Deputies assigned to the Oconee County Courthouse, and three Sheriff’s Office Deputies, along with one Detention Deputy, who has been selected for the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard. The following Uniform Patrol Bureau Deputy was recognized […]
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The state police are to determine if the clerk of court in Colleton County, South Carolina tampered with the jury in the case of Alex Murdaugh. In announcing the investigation South Carolina’s top law offices issued this announcement: “The State’s only vested interest is seeking the truth. As with all investigations, SLED and the South Carolina Attorney’s General Office are […]
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Senator Graham and Clemson President Clements are among the notables who head to Westminster today for the Rotary Club’s Apple Festival Luncheon — the first such luncheon since COVID-19 interrupted normal routines. Today and tomorrow are the big days for the Westminster festival to celebrate this year’s apple crop. The Apple Festival Parade will make its way through Westminster at […]
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