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The body of a man found in a wooded section of Pickens County last week has been identified by authorities. Coroner Kandy Kelley said the body was that of Kenny Mark Chapman, a 44-year old resident of Evergreen Acres Road, Pickens. An autopsy is pending, though Kelley says there is no evidence of foul play or trauma. The death is […]
Read moreA car and a van collided at Seneca’s Miracle Circle intersection. Yesterday afternoon’s accident shortly before 4:45 sent four people to the hospital and temporarily shut down one lane and slowed traffic thru Oconee’s busiest crossroads. Capt. Robert Tribble said the accident occurred when a car headed eastbound on 123 collided with a van attempting to make a left turn […]
Read moreWalhalla, SC— Darlene Marie Taylor, 52, a long time companion of Johnny Campbell, of 510 Thomas Drive, Seneca, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Courtney Memorial Gardens in Seneca, SC. Flowers are accepted. The family is at their respective homes. Davenport Funeral Home in […]
Read moreThe allegation of the unlawful practice of a regulated profession has landed a Columbia area man in the Oconee County jail. An arrest warrant alleges that Lexington resident Elbert Carson Boan Jr. accepted a $10 thousand dollar check from a Seneca couple in 2015 to install solar panels at their home, but left the job incomplete. According to an incident […]
Read moreUp to $30 thousand dollars generated by Oconee accommodations taxes is available to the applicants who can meet the county’s criteria. The county Parks, Recreation and Tourism Commission is accepting applications until 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, February 15. Those interested may request an ATAX application guide by calling 888-1488 or online at oconeesc.com. The commission will vote to recommend grants […]
Read moreMountain Rest – Donald Harold Weekes died peacefully in his sleep at his son’s home on Wednesday, January 25, 2016, after living 90 years. No services will be offered, but condolences are welcomed at the home of Donald A. Weekes in Walhalla, SC. Davenport Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Read moreAn agreement is in place to train workers at a new manufacturing operation in Stephens County, Georgia. WNEG Radio reports the agreement to train workers at NIFCO KTW in the Hayestone-Brady Business Park on Georgia 17 is made possible by a Georgia economic development program that provides customized workforce development training at no cost to qualified, new, expanding, and existing […]
Read moreA serious fire broke out this morning at a home on the Lecroy Road across from the Falcon’s Lair subdivision. Other details have yet to be confirmed by 101.7/WGOG NEWS.
Read moreA small, rural community between Long Creek and Westminster is organizing its own volunteer fire department. Charlie King, Oconee Fire Chief, this week announced Holly Springs is next in line to join the countywide system of rural fire protection. The community is home to a fire substation. King said this morning, “Members of the Long Creek and Cleveland stations began […]
Read moreFor Henry McMaster, there’s no better job. He took the oath of office Tuesday night as South Carolina’s 117th governor. And McMaster has released a “Let’s Get Started” video as he now fills the unexpired term of Nikki Haley, the new U-N ambassador.
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