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South Carolina now has a new law covering sexual exploitation. The governor last week signed the Gavin’s Law bill which makes sexual exploitation, the act of blackmailing someone using sexually explicit images or videos, a felony offense. And, if the victim is a minor or a vulnerable adult, it becomes an aggravated felony. A person convicted of felony sexual extortion […]
Read moreAs many as 200 jobs, or more, are being advertised to be part of the 2023 Oconee Job Fair, to take place next week in Seneca. The Shaver Complex on WS 4th Street is the place Tuesday, August 29 from 4 to 7 pm, if you are looking for work or simply interested in bettering yourself.
Read moreSeneca – Charles Gene Nicholson, 92, husband of Millie Buchanan Nicholson, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his residence. Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Gene was the son of the late Louie Oscar Nicholson and Mirtis Cleveland Nicholson. Gene was a graduate of Seneca High School and Forest Business College, former accountant for Roper Ford, a […]
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Here are three additional political qualifiers in Oconee County town and city races this November: Audrey Reese is seeking re-election to the Westminster City Council. Mayor Lynn Towe and Councilman Kevin Talley, both of Salem, seek re-election.
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If you spot low-flying military-style choppers this week in the skies above Oconee, Pickens and Greenville, it’s likely to be special training benefitting both local and state public safety responders. Oconee First Responders will be training this week with SC-HART–the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team. The training scenarios will include low-flying National Guard Black Hawk and Lakota helicopters, with […]
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Oconee Adult Education is taking registration for the upcoming September Orientation/Intake for GED and High School Diploma and the Family Literacy Program. The Family Literacy program offers free childcare for registered students. Classes begin September 11th. you can reach Oconee Adult Education at 864-718-4812.
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An early Saturday night motorcycle accident on SC 28/the Highlands Highway, injured a passenger on a motorcycle. The6:30 pm accident occurred at the entrance to Stumphouse Tunnel Park and created a traffic backup in that section of the windy mountain, two-lane highway. Walhalla Fire Department arranged a medi-helicopter transport flight for the injured female, with the chopper landing at Rocky […]
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Moses and Malkot LLC goes in front of Seneca’s Planning Commission seeking a zoning change at WS 4th Street and Dalton Road. Property there is now zoned residential-10. Tonight’s hearing centers on a change to RM-16. In other matters, the planning commissioners will take up freight containers and land disturbance. They meet at 6 pm.
Read moreSeneca – Charles Andrew “Drew” Cox, 60, passed away on Friday, August 18th, 2023 at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Drew was the son of the RC and Jenny Capps Cox of Seneca. Drew worked in construction as a iron worker and welder, and enjoyed wood working. Drew is survived by his brothers, […]
Read moreFair Play – Martha Edna Miller, 81, loving wife of Ora L Miller, passed away, Friday, August 18, 2023 at her residence. Born in Yoder, Kansas, Martha was the daughter of the late John and Polly Borntrager. Martha was a homemaker and was a member of Fair Play Community Chapel. Martha is survived by her loving husband, Ora […]
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