New slate of officers in place

An Anderson restaurateur, Hamid Mohsseni, heads up the advisory board for Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton.  The new commission chairman, Mohssenni, is the president/CEO of the Anderson Restaurant Group and a former chairman of the Anderson Economic Development Board.  He is joined by Jim Wanner of Salem as vice chair and Jim Kaplan of Pickens as secretary.

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Pickens County drowning

The death of a 34-year old Marietta, South Carolina woman is under investigation as a drowning in upper Pickens County.  According to the coroner’s office, the death of Lisa Marie Ballew occurred early last night at her home on Armstrong Drive, Marietta.  Her death is being investigated by the coroner’s office and the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office.

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Lloyd Vinson

  Westminster – Lloyd Steve Vinson, 67, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 at his residence.   Born on March 29, 1957 in Seneca, South Carolina, Lloyd was the son of late Lloyd Bennett Vinson and Willie Grace Blair Vinson. Lloyd was a United States Navy Veteran and later worked at Beacon as a weaver. He was a loving brother, […]

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Alton Williams

Seneca – Alton K. Williams, beloved husband of Dorothy King Williams, passed away June 15, 2024. Born in Oakway, South Carolina on August 25, 1929, he was the son of the late JB and Faye Gibson Williams.   In addition to his wife of 74 years, Alton is survived by his children, Ronnie Williams (Susan), Roger Williams (Sarah), Gail Gambrell […]

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A 130th Founders Celebration in Newry

Just after 10 this morning, a seven-unit parade made its way on Newry’s Broadway Street – to help start a day of activities in tribute to the founding of the mill village 130 years ago.  The procession included a restored 1930 Model A belonging to Drew Alexander.  Back in its day it was considered a sporty car, and cars like […]

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Beth Davis

  Westminster – Bethany “Beth” Taylor Davis, 64, wife of the late Gary Davis, passed away on Friday, June 14th, 2024 at her residence.   Born July 23rd, 1959 in San Diego, California, Beth was the daughter of the late Mary “Sheba” Barton Taylor and Arthur “Ott” L. Taylor Jr.. Beth was a Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing at […]

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Friday night scare near Westminster

Two children, of the age of 4th graders, went missing last night and made for a scare in the vicinity of Westminster.  Sources say, however, the children were found safe last night.  After being missed for three and a half hours, a major search was organized in the vicinity of highway 76 north of the city limits.  It is said […]

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Trial is finished, but no decision

An Oconee trial finished this afternoon in the county Common Pleas Court – a case that divides neighbors on a rural road that dead ends into Lake Keowee and also involves the Oconee Board of Zoning Appeals as a defendant.  Judge McIntosh announced no decision, but promised he’ll study what he’s heard in three days this week and consider some […]

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The plaintiffs rest and the defense makes a motion

The testimony of a Ratliff family member has ended the plaintiff’s case in day three of a trial to determine the status of a dead-end Oconee road.  Specifically, whether the Ellenburg Road qualifies as a road abandoned by common law.  That’s because testimony so far suggests the lawful process to  abandon the road to county maintenance was never accomplished.  Once […]

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Updating Oconee elections’ security

Oconee County Council next week welcomes to its June meeting a pair of election security officials.  Presentations are planned by Keith Jones of the Department of Homeland Security and Matt Norris, cybersecurity analyst for the state Election Commission.  County Council meets at 6 Tuesday night in its chambers at Pine Street, Walhalla.

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