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An experiment in a physics lab led a Clemson University student from the Anderson County town of Williamston to research in low-temperature physics. Maggie Marte now has gained national recognition as a 2024 Astronaut Scholar. It’s awarded to exceptional undergraduate students pursuing degrees in “STEM” — science, technology, engineering and math. Marte tested a sample’s electric resistance at very low […]
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A pending, seven-year-old lawsuit against Oconee County is now scheduled as a civil court trial to start Monday, July 15 at the county courthouse. The plaintiff is David Stokes, former county building official. In April, a judge rejected a defense motion to dismiss Stokes’ challenge of the county’s decision to remove him in 2017. It’s believed the last legal ground […]
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A commercial dryer caught fire Saturday at the Seneca Days Inn. Chief Caudill of the city fire department said no one was hurt, although smoke likely drifted through parts of the motel building. A passerby spotted the Seneca department’s extended ladder truck. According to Caudill, it’s standard protocol to send the ladder truck when a building fire is reported.
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The remains of an unknown man found dead in 1975 in Greenville County, at last, have been identified. The Greenville County sheriff, Hobart Lewis, says the man formerly known as “Mr. X” was actually New York City area resident Oscar James Nedd. And Lewis says the credit goes to Brad Willis’ podcast “Murder, Etc.” for drawing attention to the cold […]
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The state patrol reports the driver of a compact car has died in a head-on accident last night on SC 137 near Six Mile. The deceased was operating a Hyundai Elantra. A passenger was sent for hospital treatment. Trooper Gary Miller said the other vehicle was a Dodge Ram. Miller is deferring to the Pickens County Coroner for an announcement […]
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Howie Knapp says, “Don’t miss this opportunity for your voice to be heard.” Knapp is the executive director of the South Carolina Election Commission and his office reminds voters that primary election voting takes place tomorrow from 7 am to 7 pm at polling places statewide. Anyone in line before 7 pm will be allowed to vote. Voters are reminded […]
Read moreSalem, SC — Betty “Teenie” Imogene Fortson Lusk, 86, wife of James Kenneth Lusk, of Salem, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House. A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Lusk was the daughter of the late Lee and Ola Wilson Fortson. She worked at Salem Garment Plant for many years and was a […]
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The Joint Regional Sewer Authority is at the cusp of important decisions regarding the state of sewer in Oconee County. That’s a statement from Chris Eleazer, JRSA executive director, as he calls attention to a pair of two summertime meetings covering, as he put it, “important initiatives” that JRSA has undertaken this past year. The first meeting will be 4 […]
Read moreSeneca, SC — Linda Sue Langford Thomas, 88, wife of the late Broadus Edward Thomas, of Seneca, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at St. Francis Downtown, Greenville, SC. A native of Anderson County, SC, Mrs. Thomas was the daughter of the late Maner Eugene and Estelle Riley Langford. She retired from Westpoint Stevens and was […]
Read moreWestminster- Dr. H.E. Finley, 82, beloved father and “Pop” entered the arms of Jesus and reunited with, Lois, his high school sweetheart of 51 years on June 7th, 2024. He is now “Cracking Backs” in Heaven and celebrating on the streets of gold with Lois and his beloved daughter Laura “Belle”. He was born in Sandy Springs, South […]
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