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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicts “Build Back Better” will be transformational for the climate and health and family care, but South Carolina’s 3rd District member blames the Democrats. Republican Jeff Duncan of Laurens is worried that the spending measure is radical and irresponsible. Democrat Pelosi and the other bill supporters say Build Back Better will allow for increased child care […]
Read moreThe folks who work at Lowe’s Electric just below the Poplar Springs bridge have known for many years about traffic accidents, some of them fatal, that have taken place on SC 28/the Blue Ridge Boulevard, at the West Union Road juncture. There was another one shortly before 9 this morning, and it took the life of a 28-year old West […]
Read moreOn Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at approximately 2:15 pm, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Department, Oconee Emergency Services and Oconee County Coroner’s Office were dispatched to a home on Jennifer Lane, Seneca. This physical address is located in the Oakway Community near Seneca. The body of a decomposed male was discovered deceased in this home; based on evidence observed at this […]
Read moreOn Nov. 6, a concerned neighbor conducted a welfare check on an elderly man not seen in weeks. At the home, located on Jennifer Lane, Oakway, the neighbor made the grisly discovery of a decomposing body and called authorities. During the death investigation, authorities made their own discovery – the dead man was 15 Most Wanted fugitive Frederick Cecil McLean […]
Read moreThe coroner says a 28-year old West Union woman died this morning at the scene of a multi-vehicle accident near her hometown. Coroner Addis says the woman’s name will be released later today. Will Bates, interim Walhalla fire chief, says the scene was SC 28/Blue Ridge Blvd., at the West Union Road juncture and as many as four people were […]
Read moreWestminster-Richard Douglas Stancil, loving husband, father, brother, son, and friend, died November 17th, 2021, at Cottingham Hospice House. Born to Gladys and Milton Stancil on August 18, 1939, Doug was a lifelong employee of Amerigas in Westminster. Always carrying a servant’s heart, he worked many years helping locals stay warm all winter and cool all summer. He was a […]
Read moreAround 5:30 this morning the thermometer here on the Westminster Highway read 31 degrees. The coming of winter is sign that some of Oconee’s youngest people are without warm coats for cold weather. This week Sheriff Crenshaw met with Knights of Columbus from the local Council to plan to deliver boxes of “Coats for Kids” to be handed out by […]
Read moreWestminster, SC– Michael Eugene Garrett, 64, husband of Debra McGuffin Garrett, of 314 E. McGuffin Drive, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Oconee Memorial Hospital. A native of Walhalla, SC, Mr. Garrett was the son of the late Jake and Lorena Adams Garrett. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his wife, Mr. Garrett […]
Read moreLakeside Lodge at Hartwell Village is inside the district served by Glenn Hart. But Hart strongly opposes a lease agreement with the federal government that would allow Lakeside Lodge to have a public access trail and courtesy dock on property behind the business on Lake Hartwell. And, today, Hart said he spoke to “one of the people” at the Army […]
Read moreThe Oconee State “C” Fund Committee assured the Walhalla city administrator today that his city may qualify for money thru the DOT to re-pave streets and sidewalks. The committee requested Brandon Burton, the city administrator, to prioritize Walhalla’s needs and document why “C” fund monies should be applied to them. The prospects appear good. Sam Dickson, the committee chairman, said, […]
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