Betty Lee Dillard Chambers

Newry – Betty Lee Dillard Chambers, 82, 207 Second Avenue, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Seneca Health and Rehab. A memorial service will be held 4 pm, Sunday, December 17, 2017 from the chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home. The family is at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory may be made C/O Sandifer Funeral […]

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One defense witness left

A medical examiner is expected to be the State’s final witness in this week’s Oconee murder trial.  Once the jury hears the testimony of Dr. Brett Woodard, the defense for R-L Webb will have its opportunity.  Before the mid-day break, Judge Lawton McIntosh advised Webb of his right to either testify or to not testify.  Webb got the lunch break […]

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“We need some rain,” says Turetsky

Think Oconee is a common phrase throughout the county. Ben Turetsky believes it’s also wise to “Think Rain.” No matter what you may have heard, the director of Friends of Lake Keowee says, the fact is things are very dry. Unfortunately, there’s not much rain in the extended forecasts, a point emphasized during a forum last week at the World […]

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Garrison Livestock Arena undergoes upgrades

Clemson University’s T-Ed Garrison Arena is undergoing upgrades to support the state livestock industry to allow for new shows and events.  Two projects were recently completed:  the conversion of a warmup riding arena into an all-weather competition arena and the addition of 25 full-service RV sites.  The university seeks additional funds for future upgrades to include a convention and expo […]

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Cliffs managing director speaks in Oconee

The Great Recession threw a devastating punch at the Cliffs Communities in the Carolina mountains and at other upscale resort home projects in the country. In the case of the Cliffs, there is new ownership, Arendale Holdings. And David Sawyer, managing partner for the Cliffs Communities, today pronounced the project on “good, safe viable ground”—even if that means resort property […]

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Webb confesses during jailhouse interview

A video of a jailhouse interview of R-L Webb recorded shortly after his apprehension was played yesterday afternoon to the jury in the Oconee General Sessions Court. In that interview, Webb admits that he shot Steven Gregory Brock at “very close” range inside Brock’s trailer on the night of August 31-September 1, 2016. However, thru much of the interview, Webb […]

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Most OK with 2018-19 school calendar

Establishing a calendar to cover academic year in Oconee public schools is a task that doesn’t please everyone.  But administrator Steve Hanvey says the calendar for 2018-19 satisfies a near 52% majority of those surveyed and will meet the state’s requirements to educate local students.   The county trustees approved the calendar during their meeting Monday in Walhalla.  The 2018-19 […]

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2018 will be an election year in Seneca

Voters in Seneca will be asked next year to elect four members of their city council. Greg Dietterick, city administrator, announced last night that the election will take place Tuesday, March 13. The following four members of the existing council are seeing their four-year terms expire and are eligible to run again: Joel Ward, Stuart Pohl, Scott Durham, and Denise […]

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