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On Bad Creek hydro project land belonging to Duke Energy, approval was given last night to allow for the county’s tallest communications tower. A variance and a special exception to Oconee’s zoning regulations were approved last night by the county board of appeals without opposition. Duke intends to use the tower for communication networking with its optic and microwave networks. […]
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Read moreSenator Lindsey Graham and five of his Republican colleagues have a plan to address airline flight cancellations caused by the pilot shortage. The senators are behind a bill titled, “Let Experienced Pilots Fly”. Among other provisions: raises the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age from 65 to 67; requires that pilots over 65 maintain a first-class medical certification, which must be […]
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If you drove I-85 last week across northeast Georgia, chances are you saw state troopers out in full force to enforce Operation Southern Slowdown. And, judging by the comments of the Hartwell post commander, Sgt. Fleming, it appeared motorists paid closer attention to their speeds. Authorities want all motorists to keep in mind that speed can kill or maim. Between […]
Read moreMs. Stacy Annette Rector, age 60, of Westminster, SC., beloved Daughter, and Wife passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Born September 1, 1961. She was the daughter of the late Riley and Thelma B. Rector. In addition to her parents Ms. Rector is preceded in death by her husband Stephen Harper. Ms. Rector is survived by her long-time friend […]
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The nature of farm property on the grounds of Clemson University known as “The Bottoms” is undergoing change. The Bottoms contain 90 acres of rich floodplain soils on the main campus between Lake Hartwell and Perimeter Road. Staff in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences are exploring how agriculture can feed people while also contribute solutions to some […]
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A letter of support to the Joint Regional Sewer Authority for state monies to allow for a review of the JRSA’s governance structure is an agenda item tonight for the Seneca City Council. A council work session takes place at 6 tonight at city hall.
Read moreSouth Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents yesterday arrested a North Carolina couple and charged them with two counts of tax evasion and two counts of failure to file a state tax return or pay a tax. Natalia Sokil, 46, was of Tryon, NC, was the owner and operator of ESF Management, doing business as European Market LLC, within Spartanburg […]
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Oconee Coroner Karl Addis makes these identifications: Traffic Death: The 22-year-old Walhalla man who died at 2:13 pm in the emergency department at Greenville Memorial Hospital is identified as Joshua Richmond. Mr. Richmond died from blunt force traumatic injuries. His manner of death is classified Accidental. Water Related Death: The 72-year-old Greer man who died at 11:25 pm […]
Read moreThe Walhalla police found their suspect riding a bicycle in the vicinity of a Main Street home. They’ve filed multiple charges against Jonathan Ervin Chapman, 32 years old. Chief Tim Rice says the burglary was discovered late last week on the 900 block of W. Main Street.
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