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Walhalla, SC – Charles A. Long, 85, husband of Shirley Chapman Long, of Walhalla, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. A native of Newry, SC, Mr. Long was the son of the late Fred and Hassie Davis Long. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked at Clemson University. Mr. Long was […]
Read moreOn Thanksgiving Eve, the state health agency has added an additional 1,243 cases to its COVID-19 count, including 38 from Oconee County. Statewide there are four new deaths reported. Total test results received by DHEC yesterday were 8,991; a positivity of 13.8%. On this day, many people were lined up to be tested at Prisma Health’s drive-up at the front […]
Read moreThe state police are announcing the arrest of a Seneca woman on the charge of arson second degree. The affidavit to the arrest warrant charging Andrea Dawn Sabino alleges that between November 15-16 the 49-year old Sabino “willfully and maliciously caused an explosion, set fire, burned, or caused to be burned or aid, counsels, or procured a burning that resulted […]
Read moreThe food truck arrived today in Westminster (a day late) and, at last word, city employees were handing out boxes of food to those who’ve lined up their cars to receive the food in the parking lot of the Community Depot on Main.
Read moreA University of South Carolina student from Walhalla, Cade Crenshaw, will spend the summer next year as an intern for the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin collegiate baseball team. The team comprises college players from across the country. For Crenshaw, a former part-time WGOG announcer, this will be an opportunity to pursue his love of sports broadcasting. As an intern in […]
Read moreSeneca’s elected leaders have given their preliminary approval to substituting one holiday for another. In a special meeting, the city council last night agreed to drop Confederate Memorial Day observed in May as an official city holiday and replace it with Presidents’ Day in February. In a presentation last night, city administrator Scott Moulder noted that while the Confederate day […]
Read moreWithout a current executive director, the Oconee Chamber of Commerce will re-structure its office during COVID-19. Its plan is to start 2021 fresh and close the office near Seneca the rest of the calendar year. In a statement to members, Chairman Denise McCormick and Chairman-elect Darryl Broome say, “We appreciate the leadership that JoAnn Johnson has provided us during […]
Read moreSeneca – Melvern Homer Callahan, Jr., 89, husband of Lillian Miller Callahan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, November 23, 2020. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 29, 1931, he was the son of the late Melvern H. Callahan, Sr., and Audrey Lehman Anthony. Melvern was devout in his Christain Faith and attended Lifeline Community Church. In […]
Read moreWalhalla, SC — Eunice “Blondie” Harvey McCall, 95, of 1153 Highlands Hwy, Walhalla, SC, wife of the late Cliff McCall, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at her home. A native of Walhalla, SC, Mrs. McCall was the daughter of the late William Jesse and Annie Mae Broome Harvey. She retired from Chicopee Mill and was a huge fan […]
Read moreWestminster – Doris Littleton McCoy, 90, wife of late Rev. Ray Samuel McCoy, Sr., passed away Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 at Prisma Health Lila Doyle. Doris was born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late Harley Grady and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dunlap Littleton. Doris formerly worked at Stone Manufacturer, and retired from Beacon Manufacturer, she was […]
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