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A former Pickens County school teacher is under arrest, as part of an investigation into the teacher’s relationship with a former student. Records released by the county sheriff’s office show the arrest Monday of Katherine Folger Pelfrey of Clemson. Thirty-four year old Pelfrey is charged with sexual battery with a student 16-17 years of age and contributing to the delinquency […]
Read moreThe stage average for a gallon of gasoline the past two weeks increased by two cents, according to AAA, the motor club that tracks prices. Tiffany Wright, spokesperson AAA in the Carolinas, said, “The pandemic has caused a rollercoaster ride for prices at the pump.” The disappointing news, she reports, is that it appears higher prices will hang around well […]
Read moreThe COVID-19 numbers remain accumulating across South Carolina. In three days of reports, published today by the state health agency, the test positivity ranged between approximately between 27 and 28 percent meaning that, now, more than one-quarter of people being tested in South Carolina show positivity. This afternoon DHEC issued the following statement: “On New Year’s Day, South Carolina officially […]
Read moreA late night stroll by an Oconee County pedestrian ends up in the man’s arrest. A deputy sheriff said a 34-year Walhalla man was warned, but later ticketed after he was seen in dark clothing walking late at night in the roadway of highway 28, the Blue Ridge Blvd., in the vicinity of the hospital. Law enforcement records today show […]
Read moreWestminster– Helen Patterson Worley, 89, wife of the late James Ralph Worley, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Helen was the daughter of the late John Willis Patterson and Celia Mildred (Stamey) Worley. Helen was retired from Kendall and attended Gethsemane Bible Church. Helen is […]
Read moreSeneca, SC — Amy Michelle Wilson, 41, wife of Irfan Mazhar, of West Union, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Oconee Memorial Hospital. A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. Wilson was the daughter of Patsy Jean Winkler Smith and the late Milton Homer Smith. She was self-employed as a house cleaner. Mrs. Wilson is survived […]
Read moreFor persons wanting to start their careers or take new steps, the Corporate and Community Education Division of Tri-County Tech will hold an event on Thursday. From 2 to 6 pm, college experts will be present at Tech’s Industrial Business Development Center at 7900 U-S 76, Pendleton to explain programs from QuickJobs to associate degrees. The public is encouraged to […]
Read morePolice agencies on duty during the turn to the New Year cleared Oconee County streets and roads of a number of individuals who are being accused of too much drinking, as 2021 became 2022. The Seneca and Walhalla police departments, the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, and the state patrol are among law enforcement agencies who pressed a variety of personal conduct […]
Read moreA lengthy docket of cases is set for Oconee’s first 2022 term of the county General Sessions Court. The term will be a four-day court session to start Tuesday, January 18, following the Martin Luther King holiday. A wide variety of cases is in place, including charges of drug violations, attempted murder, domestic violence, ill treatment of animals, and one […]
Read moreNearly one-third (30%) of U-S home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With that post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association strongly urges everyone to keep their festive memories but remove the hazards by disposing of Christmas trees promptly. A spokeswoman for the NFPA says fresh trees, which continue to dry out and become more flammable […]
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