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Senator Tim Scott and two other members of the South Carolina congressional delegation to Washington (U-S representatives Ralph Norman and William Timmons) are harming South Carolina consumers, according to a non-profit that bills itself as a non-partisan organization that shines a light on special interests who often wield unchecked power and influence in Washington. The group Accountable.US, in a new […]
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The Collins Children’s Home near Seneca has a new leader. Kelly Ross, Oconee native, is the new director. Ross’s background includes West-Oak High graduate, army veteran, former CEO of the Foothills Care Center, and former staff member of the Piedmont Women’s Center in Greenville. Her family is described pleased that she has returned to her home county.
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In a city hall meeting, the Walhalla Fire Committee will discuss a request for a new pumper truck (KME Custon). As committee chair, Councilwoman Sarai Melendez will hold the gavel at the 5 o’clock meeting. Besides Melendez, the committee includes Councilman David Underwood and, as a non-voting member, Mayor Danny Edwards.
Read moreWestminster – Louie Lamarkus “Mark” Gilliam, 67, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at his residence. Born in Seneca, South Carolina, Mark was the son of the late Louie Gilliam and Maybell Haley Gilliam Stephens. Mark was a self-employed drywall installer and he attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding horses and spending time […]
Read moreSeneca, SC — Carrie B. Palmer, 92, wife of the late Thomas Lee Palmer, of Seneca, SC, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Seneca Health and Rehab. Mrs. Palmer was the daughter of the late Enoch N. and Lela Frances Moore. She loved gardening, sewing, and sitting in her rocker watching the news and cartoons. Mrs. […]
Read moreTownville – Tommy Douglas Grant, 85, husband of Elizabeth “Ann” Woolbright Grant, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Cottingham Hospice House. Born in Townville, South Carolina, Tommy was the son of the late Wesley Allen Grant, Sr. and Thelma Sheriff Grant. Tommy was retired as a Utility Director from Seneca Light and Water after 35 years of […]
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Oconee sheriff’s officers say a missing 15-year old Fair Play girl has been located and is safe. The missing person alert Amarylis Lilly Rodriguez has been cancelled.
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Free food day at a Walhalla church. Boxes of various packaged foods plus frozen meat and fresh fruit from the pantry of St Luke United Methodist Church, 607 E. Main St Walhalla 4:30-5:30 today.
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Tim Rice, the Walhalla police chief, announces that a 19-year-old Seneca man, Gilbert Nava, is being held in jail on a temporary custody order as the investigation continues into the homicide last night of a 54-year old Walhalla woman, Cruz Cantero-Rojas, at her 303 Pitchford Street home. Authorities say Cantero-Rojas died of blunt-force head trauma. An autopsy is tomorrow. […]
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Kevin Bronson, the Westminster administrator, explained last night that the best benefit of his city’s membership in “SCAMPS”–the South Carolina Association of Municipal Power Systems — is that, in the event of a utility disaster, Westminster can count on help from utility workers from throughout the membership of the power group. But the city will pay more to keep its […]
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