Court appearance for murder defendant called off

A 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 […]

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Booster shot news

The 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 […]

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David Lee Wright

  Westminster– 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.  […]

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Cheryl Anne Wilder Nimmons

Greenville – 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 […]

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Judy Sams

Seneca, 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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Jason Janoulis

Mountain Rest– Jason Janoulis, 80, husband of Virginia Caryl “Ginger” Graham Janoulis, passed away on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Jason was born in Atlanta, Georgia and was the son of the late Jason Nicholas and Virginia Heard Janoulis.  Jason was a retired restaurant design consultant. Jason had a great passion for sailing, […]

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Brandon Leon Payne

West Union– Brandon Leon Payne, 41, fiancee of Brittany Mitchim, passed away on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.   Brandon was born in Oconee County and was the son of Rickey Leon Payne and Paula Ann Webb Payne.  Brandon was a self-employed painter who enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, fishing, and spending time […]

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Candidate stances to be taken tonight

Comedy routines and popular songs are commonplace in Walhalla’s community auditorium. Tonight, however, the stage of the Center for Performing Arts is reserved for the five candidates for the city council.  Walhalla voters have a date at the polls one week from tomorrow, so tonight’s forum is set as the 2021 municipal contest enters its home stretch.  Tonight’s forum is […]

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Head-on crash leaves Seneca woman dead

A two-car accident on a country road south of Seneca took the life of a 55-year old woman.  Coroner Addis said Seneca resident Bridget White died in surgery at the Greenville Memorial Hospital shortly after 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon.  A second driver in the accident on the Sitton Mill Road, 20-year old Riley Sutton of Fair Play, was extricated from […]

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