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Seneca, SC– Larry Sanford Whitfield, 86, husband of Josephine “Jo” Chapman Whitfield, of 107 Brookwood Dr., Seneca went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 11, 2021 just one day shy of his 87th birthday. Born June 12, 1934 in Townville, SC, Larry was the son of the late Leonard Franklin Whitfield and Julia […]
Read moreWalhalla, SC — Sandra Tinsley Winstead, 72, of Walhalla, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Rainey Hospice House. A native of Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Winstead was the daughter of the late G.T. and Pauline Roach Tinsley. She retired from Oconee Memorial Park. Mrs. Winstead is survived by her son: Shannon Winstead (Trudi) of Tamassee; daughters: Tammy […]
Read moreSeneca – Shirley Ann Armour, 82, wife of the late W.B. Armour, passed away, June 11th, 2021. Born in Oconee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Holcombe and Mae Belle (Crawford) Holcombe. Shirley was retired from textiles. Shirley is survived by her son, DJ Edmond of Seneca; daughters, Sharion Black of Six Mile and […]
Read moreVice President Harris is in Greenville today to encourage South Carolinians to roll up their sleeves to be vaccinated. This is the start of the week that the state health agency calls Vaccine Action Week. At last report, fewer than one in four South Carolinians have been fully vaccinated. DHEC urges those who haven’t rolled up their sleeves to do […]
Read moreThe body of a Greenville man was pulled last night from Lake Hartwell, and the coroner has ruled the death an accidental freshwater drowning. Divers recovered the body of Louis Eddie Crawford from about 40 feet of water in the vicinity of Portman Marina Dock #12. EMS tried to re-suscitate, but6 56-year old Crawford was pronounced dead at the hospital […]
Read moreHours after an alert was issued, a 30-year old suspect was in custody after being seen walking down a rural road near Seneca. The Oconee Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Nathan Ashley Neal on the charge of assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct third degree. A deputy went to a Seneca area motel at 2:43 in the […]
Read moreThe death of an elderly Oconeean June 3 was COVID-19, according to today’s report from South Carolina DHEC. That death was one of 16 new virus deaths across the state. According to DHEC, 8,616 South Carolinians have so far died and there are 1,160 probable death cases currently suspected. CBS reports more people have died of COVID wordwide so far […]
Read moreUnforeseen circumstances is the reason given for a temporary disruption in the delivery of vouchers to allow for Oconee County seniors to take part in this summer’s farmers’ market program. The United Way announced today that South Carolina DSS is working diligently to resolve the issue and provide an update as soon as possible. Sincere apologies are being offered for […]
Read moreA defense attorney’s attempt to throw out a damage suit against the Oconee Memorial Hospital has partially succeeded, according to a ruling by a circuit court judge. At issue is whether a former patient, identified as a Jane Doe, may proceed with her three-year old claim stemming from being examined for a sexual attack that occurred three years earlier in […]
Read moreBecause South Carolina is no longer under a state of emergency, drive-thru and curbside sales of beer and wine to an individual is once again forbidden. The state Department of Revenue announces that customers buying beer and wine must exit their vehicle and take possession of their purchases inside the retailer’s licensed premises. The state of emergency due to COVID-19 […]
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