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The state has calculated a higher assessment to cover Duke Energy’s taxable holdings in Oconee County for 2017. The new Duke assessment arrived yesterday at the office of the Oconee County Auditor. Figuring done by Christy Hubbard, the auditor, shows Oconee public schools can look forward to an extra $1 million this tax season from Duke, the county’s largest taxpayer. The […]
Read moreBob Faires, the 16-year manager of Seneca water, testified this morning for the plaintiffs’ side in the case with Pioneer Rural Water. And Faires explained how he had met with Terry Pruitt, the Pioneer manager, in attempt to save his city’s wholesale supply deal with Pioneer by drawing up a new contract which included a limit of 1% increase a […]
Read moreTwo Oconee County deputies have received assignments, having graduated last week from the basic law enforcement program taught by the state Criminal Justice Academy. Kyle Edwards also brings to the job a degree from Winthrop University; Andrew Marcengill is a West-Oak High graduate. Both have been assigned to the uniform patrol division.
Read moreIf the group pursuing a YMCA in Oconee ever gets to build one on the grounds of Oconee Hospital, it’s going to need the blessing of a panel that will consider the request during a meeting this morning in Greenville. The transfer of property near the EMS building is an agenda item for this morning’s 11 o’clock meeting of the […]
Read moreExecutive Director Richard Blackwell of the Oconee Economic Alliance is drawing on the South Carolina motto of “While I Hope, I Breath” to absorb the disruptions of late at the South Carolina Public Service Authority, commonly called Santee Cooper. The county Economic Alliance is pinning its hopes on an application to Santee Cooper for a loan to build a spec […]
Read moreWalhalla, SC — Dr. Edward Newman Davis, 83, passed away at his home in Walhalla, SC on August 25, 2017. He was born on February 16, 1934, in Greenville, SC, to the late Dr. John T. and Nell Balcome Davis of Walhalla. He leaves behind his wife Carolyn Meadows Davis, sons Edward Davis, Jr. (Roger), Ben Davis (Faith), Joe Davis and daughter […]
Read moreClemson, SC — Walt Berry of Clemson, SC, son of the late Elliott and Cora Alsine “Peggy” Bowie Berry, died at Clemson Downs, Clemson, SC on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Funeral services for Walt will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Clemson First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. […]
Read moreWalhalla, SC— Sallie M. Crenshaw Hurdt, 88, wife of the late Cleamon Lutheran “Bill” Hurdt, of Westminster Highway, Walhalla, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at Lakeview Assistant Living. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from […]
Read moreSeneca – Carolyn Miller Kendrick, 76, wife of Albert Kendrick, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the Cottingham Hospice House. A funeral service will be held 3:30 pm, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Utica Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3:00 pm prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Heritage Memorial Gardens. The […]
Read moreThe effort to fill Seneca’s open job of finance officer/clerk-treasurer is the reason given for a planned executive session tonight of the Seneca City Council. The council will start in open session at 6 tonight at City Hall for the purpose of a work meeting. Then, the plan is to meet privately. Mayor Alexander has said he’s narrowed his search […]
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