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Word arrives this morning of a successful rescue early last night at the southern edge of the Sumter National Forest in Oconee County. Rescuers came to the aid of a 17-year old boy, who suffered a broken leg at Brasstown Falls. One of the more scenic outdoor spots in the county, Brasstown Falls tumbles 120 feet in what are called […]
Read moreThe surge of COVID cases has prompted the public schools in Stephens County, Georgia to extend the mid-year holidays through the remainder of this week. After Friday, the county superintendent and staff will re-assess how to plan the coming weeks. According to an announcement by Dr. Oldham, the superintendent, “Friday we will re-assess if we can go forward with our […]
Read moreThe office of the Oconee County Treasurer opens its doors at 8:30 this morning to accept payment of 2020 property tax bills. Taxpayers may pay in-person until the regular 5 o’clock hour closing time and should enter the door in front of the office. To avoid longer wait time, have your bill readily available. Keep in mind everyone is required […]
Read moreSeneca, SC — Doris Barker Smith, 80, wife of Laylon Smith, of 326 Ravens View Drive, Seneca passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Prisma Health Upstate Baptist Easley Hospital. A native of Oconee County, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late George and Mamie Alexander Barker. She was retired from Kendall and was a member […]
Read moreA South Carolina DHEC official says the second COVID-19 doses for South Carolinians who’ve already received their first shot are on their way today. DHEC’s Brannon Traxler says those second Pfizer doses are reserved for the 43,227 front-line health care workers who have already received their first shots. Twenty-one days are required between the first and second shots. In the […]
Read moreAnderson – Glenda “Sue” Smith Duckett ,80, of 3334 Keys Street, wife of the late William “Bill” Duckett, passed away, Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 at NHC of Anderson. Sue was born in Seneca, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ethel Capps Smith. Sue retired from the meat department at Quality Foods and was of […]
Read moreOconee public schools are getting an indicator of how prevalent the spread of COVID-19 remains in the community. Their spokeswoman says that over the Christmas and New Year’s break, a total of 126 new cases were voluntarily reported thru a self-reporting link on the district and school websites. During the interval, there were 45 employee and 81 student cases, to […]
Read moreWestminster – George Melvin Owens, 96, of 1084 Westminster Highway, husband of the late Genette Capps Owens of 65 years, passed away Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 at Prisma Cottingham Hospice House. A native of Oconee County, he was the son of the late Patrick Melvin and Dora Belle Edes Owens. George was retired from Ninety-Six Plant #10 […]
Read moreWGOG Radio recently switched to an HD transmitter to accommodate the translator of our sister station, 94.1 The Lake WSNW. To a small number of WGOG listeners who are now hearing the station on high-definition radio in their cars, a skipping-type reception may result. This can happen when the driver leaves our HD signal coverage area (which is smaller than […]
Read moreA bullet or fragment may have penetrated the arm of a driver yesterday afternoon near Westminster. Identified in police reports, Larry Gibson was transported by ambulance to the hospital after he and his wife pulled their vehicle over on Doyle Street. A deputy sheriff quoted Mr. Gibson as saying the couple heard gunshots and he felt something strike him in […]
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