Clayton James Ramey

Clayton James Ramey, age 80, of Salem, SC passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at his home. A native of Salem, SC he is the son of the late J.D. Ramey and Etta Mae Harper Ramey. Clayton is survived by his wife Clarissa Anne Deerwester Ramey of 52 years. Mr. Ramey was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist […]

Read more

Seneca native lands on Virginia Tech football staff

A Seneca native and 1995 Clemson graduate, Brad Glenn, is the new pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach for the Virginia Tech football team.  Announcement of Glenn’s hiring was made on a Hokies sports website.  Most recently, Glenn held similar positions at Georgia State and was a Broyles Award nominee as the top assistant coach in the country.  He developed skills to […]

Read more

Oconeean in detention held for Georgia jurisdiction

Investigating a suspicious vehicle near Westminster, an Oconee deputy determined that a passenger was wanted by neighboring Rabun County, Georgia.  Oconee arrest records show the charge of fugitive from justice against David Wayne Chapman, 56, of the Cobb Bridge Road.  The arrest warrant alleges a probation violation against Chapman, with the underlying alleged offense possession of methamphetamine.  During the midnight […]

Read more

Police-involved shooting was fatal to suspect

The state police say a Tuesday incident between a man and Anderson County deputies was fatal to the man, for whom there were multiple arrest warrants.  “SLED’s” announcement states suspect Brandon Mauldin died after being shot in a confrontation with the deputies.  According to SLED, The deputies attempted to serve warrants charging Mauldin with domestic violence first degree, resisting arrest, […]

Read more

Garvin Willimon

Seneca- James Garvin Willimon, 95, husband of the late Doris Reeves Willimon, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Keowee Place.   Born in Six Mile, Pickens County, he was the son of the late Franklin Willimon Sr. and Gladys Mauldin Willimon.  Garvin retired from JP Stevens where he worked for almost 50 years.   He is survived by […]

Read more

Oconee jobless rate at 2.7%

The holiday hiring season now in full swing.  Headed into the period in which Americans can earn extra money Oconee County had an unemployment rate of 2.7%, effective with the November report from the state Department of Employment and Workforce.  In numbers:  Out of a county workforce of nearly 34.5 thousand, nearly 33.5 were gainfully employed, meaning the DEW was […]

Read more

Preventing Alzheimer’s through cognitive training

Researchers are looking for ways to prevent dementia, such as Alzheimer’s.  The Clemson University’s Institute for Engaged Aging has embarked on a project by enlisting the help of volunteers 65 and older to take part in a research study to decide if computerized training exercises can reduce the risk of dementia.  An interview with Dr. Lesley Ross, director of the […]

Read more

Fraud hotline stays quiet

In its second year, the fraud hotline implemented by the Oconee public schools remains quiet.  But it’s there for anyone to report fraud within Oconee public schools or a suspicion of fraud.  The hotline was a recommendation of the district’s outside auditors.  “We do get emails from time to time from people thinking they will get a quicker response to […]

Read more

Non-citizens should not vote, says Rep. Duncan

The South Carolina 3rd District member of the U-S House, Jeff Duncan, announces his “Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act.”  The aim of the Laurens Republican is to forbid federal money going to state and local governments that would allow non-citizens to vote in any elections.  “Voting in this country is a right that should solely […]

Read more

Westminster can expect no 2022 power rate hike

Westminster and other municipal members of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority are bracing for an upcharge in what they pay to treat their wastewater.  Oconee’s third largest city, however, apparently need not worry about a power rate increase from its wholesale supplier in the New Year.  Commenting in advance of today’s “PMPA” board meeting at Greer, Westminster’s Kevin Bronson says […]

Read more
1 598 599 600 601 602 3,015