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Thursday through Saturday last week new, confirmed cases of COVID 19 ranged in the 500-plus-a-day category. The 24-hour count on Friday showed 48 deaths as the high day for deaths during the three days. Two new Oconee County deaths were reported–one counted on Thursday; the other, on Saturday. Test positivity percentages for the three days were 3.8%, 4.3%, and 4.6%.
Read moreApproval has been given to add a courtesy dock to a marina associated with the Keowee Key Property Owners Association. An official of “FERC”—Federal Energy Regulatory Commission—announced a request by Duke Energy to change the layout of the marina to allow for a courtesy dock to be constructed at the existing boat launch. The marina may accommodate 327 watercraft. “FERC’s” […]
Read moreWestminster, SC — William Mayburn Stilwell, Jr., 79, husband of the late Brenda Gay Owensby Whitten Stilwell, of 215 Green Meadows Drive, Westminster, SC, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his residence. A native of Oklahoma City, OK, Mr. Stilwell was the son of the late William Mayburn Stilwell, Sr. and Edna Gertrude Proffer Stilwell. He was […]
Read moreDaylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 7 at 2 am. At that time, clocks will “fall back” one hour, giving us more daylight in the dark autumn and winter mornings. The return of Standard Time means the sun will rise a little earlier so if you’re an early riser, you’ll enjoy the sunshine. And you’ll “gain” one hour of sleep. […]
Read moreA passerby tells 101.7/WGOG NEWS that an intersection near Seneca is the scene of an accident. She says it’s in the middle of the traffic light intersection of SC 130 and the Old Seneca-Clemson Highway. Among public safety responders on the scene a few minutes ago: the state patrol and a fire truck.
Read moreA court appearance for a co-defendant in a Westminster homicide case last Friday was called off. Deputy Solicitor Jason Alderman says a preliminary hearing for Charles Stephon Trapp Jr. was continued; however, Trapp remains scheduled this week to request bond before a circuit judge. He was arrested last month on charges of murder and attempted murder in the city police […]
Read moreThe CDC has endorsed the Food and Drug Administration recommendation authorizing booster shots for individuals who received a Pfizer-BioTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. For those who received a Pfizer-BioTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are now eligible for a booster shot at six months or more after their first series: 65 years and older; age 18+ who live […]
Read moreWestminster– David Lee Wright, 73, passed away on Thursday, October 21th, 2021 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital. David was born in Independence, Virginia and was the son of the late William Lee Wright, Jr. and Nancy Crocketta Anders Wright Brewer. David was the founder and the owner of Wright’s and he was of the Christian faith. […]
Read moreGreenville – Cheryl Ann Wilder Nimmons, 57, passed away on Friday, October 22th, 2021 at McCall Hospice House. Cheryl was born in Greenville County, South Carolina, and was the daughter of Jane Chrisley Wilder and the late Elford Bill Wilder. She was formerly a Document Control Clerk with Fluor Daniel, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition […]
Read moreSeneca, SC — Judy Ray Sams, 80, wife of Steve O’Neal Sams, Sr., of 1415 N. Woodbury Road, Seneca, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at her home. A native of Columbia, SC, Mrs. Sams was the daughter of the late Ray William and Mildred Hall Welch. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and […]
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