Gun range sold, seller confirms

A gun range, that has generated noise complaints, is changing hands, the seller confirms to 101.7/WGOG NEWS.  Scott Durham of Seneca, the owner, says he can confirm an agreement has been reached to sell the gun range property along SC 130, the Stamp Creek Road.  But Durham says, at the direction of attorneys involved, he will make no further comment.  […]

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Duncan casts vote in the no column

Jeff Duncan, South Carolina’s 3rd District representative, voted in the minority today on the $1.2 trillion-dollar government funding package, to avert a partial government shut down.  And Republican Duncan says, “I proudly voted NO on this omnibus because it does the exact opposite of what Americans demand from Congress” — a reference to the government’s debt and the situation at […]

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David Whitfield

David Whitfield, age 54, passed away on Tuesday March 19th, 2024, at his home in Seneca, South Carolina. Born on June 2, 1969, he was the son of George Joe Whitfield and the late Betty Jean Stancil.   Mr. Whitfield will be remembered for his love of eagles, riding motorcycles, Clemson athletics, and his animals.   In addition to his […]

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County budget workshop

John Elliott, chairman of the Oconee County Budget, Finance, and Administration Committee, opened today’s workshop by stating that he can already foresee two parts of the budget – insurance and salaries – are going to require a $2.3 million increase.  But, so far as solid budgets are concerned, County Administrator Amanda Brock cautioned the committee that the numbers they are […]

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Walhallan charged with multiple sex crimes

Oconee Sheriff’s Office has entered a city police investigation in which a 21-year-old Walhalla man remains jailed, facing multiple child sex crimes.  The sheriff’s office says a violent crimes investigator last week obtained 23 warrants for Brian Lance Ramey.  Previously, on February 28, according to the sheriff’s office, Ramey was jailed and charged by the Walhalla police with 11 charges.  […]

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Body found on railroad track in Seneca

An autopsy is scheduled to help investigators learn more about the death of a woman found early yesterday on a railroad track in Seneca near the Radio Station Road Bridge.  Coroner Addis says she is a 45-year-old Seneca woman.  Her family has been notified.  Addis is withholding the woman’s identity, pending the investigation and his ruling in the death.  Her […]

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Boil advisory — all Westminster customers

A boil advisory, announced yesterday, remains in place today for all Westminster water customers.  A break in a main line is the culprit and, although service is restored, all Westminster water users are advised to boil their water at least one full minute before drinking or cooking use.  Any ice made from water that has not been boiled also should […]

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“Mass” grading contractor raring to go

Signatures are down on black-and-white, and the mass grading project at Oconee’s Golden Corner Commerce Park is scheduled to start as early as tomorrow.  Glenn Hart, the District Five councilman, seen walking into the county office complex this morning explains he was there for the contract-signing for GCCP mass grading.  And Hart says he found out that the contractor is […]

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