Seneca to notch a noteworthy birthday

Seneca’s Ed Halbig says the city will mark a milestone in its history.  Oconee’s largest city, laid out in the late 1800s on opposite sides of the railroad track, is scheduled to turn 150 years old in the year 2023.  And Halbig, the planning and community development director, says consideration of how to observe the 150th is already being given.  […]

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David Kenneth “Bubba” Posey

  David Kenneth Posey, 35, of Easley, SC, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.   Born in Opelika, AL and a native of Pickens County, Kenneth was the son of Danny Frank Posey (Melissa) and Brenda Gail Heptinstall Black (Randy). He was the owner/operator of Revolutionary Tattoo of Piedmont and a Harley Davidson enthusiast who […]

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Seneca to pursue high priority

Seneca officials believe an amphitheater is the logical answer to the city’s efforts to expand arts and entertainment opportunities in the county’s largest municipality.  Late yesterday afternoon they announced work is finishing on an application to request a $500 thousand matching funds grant through the government service agency Appalachian Regional Commission.  If approved, the grant will allow for an outdoor […]

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Elliott remains in the chair

For a second year, John Elliott retains chairmanship of the Oconee County Council, although Glenn Hart received one vote having been nominated by Matthew Durham.  The county council held a quick organization meeting for 2022 and re-filled council offices, as well as re-appointed committees and designated county representatives to three outside government service agencies.

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Ex-teacher under arrest in Pickens County

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 […]

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“A rollercoaster ride” for gas pump prices

The 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 […]

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New COVID-19 numbers

The 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 […]

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