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It would be no stretch to say that the numbers from the state health agency were all over the page for the last three days. But the Department of Health and Environmental Control blames a delay in the arrival of electronic laboratory reports. Here are some of the highlighted figures: For Friday, there were 256 new COVID cases statewide; for […]
Read moreDelightful autumn weather made weekend conditions near perfect for getting outside for exercise. However, two people paid a price for their adventures north of Walhalla. Late yesterday afternoon a young male biker required stretcher rescue and a medical helicopter flight for facial injuries at Stumphouse Mountain. Chief Brandon Burton of the cross-trained Walhalla Fire Department said the biker may have […]
Read moreSeneca – Edward Layland Baker, 92, 1460 S. Walnut Street, passed away Saturday, October 3rd, 2020. He was preceded in death by his dear wife, Faye Parker Baker. Layland was a retired agent from Independent Life and Accident Insurance Company, and was a life-long member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He was a faithful in service to his […]
Read moreSeneca, SC — Charlene Dodgins Burkett, 84, wife of the late George Enis Burkett, of 110 Singing Waters Drive, Seneca, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. A native of Seneca, SC, Mrs. Burkett was the daughter of the late Wilson Edward and Leotis Brown Dodgins. She was retired from Keowee School. Mrs. Burkett is […]
Read moreWestminster – Bryan Ray McQueen, 61, husband of Jacki Smith McQueen, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Seneca, he was the son of the late Wilton Ray and Syble Jones McQueen. Bryan worked at West Point Stevens and was a grounds keeper at Chickasaw Point and was a member of Westminster […]
Read moreFolly Beach, SC – Gerald Foster Davis, 84, of 403 E. Arctic Avenue, Folly Beach, SC, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Roper Hospice Cottage in Charleston, SC. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Davis was the son of the late Ben Howard and Era Mae Medlin Davis. He received his Doctorate in Education. He conquered many things […]
Read moreThe mayor of Westminster, Brian Ramey, is hopeful his city can have its yearly Christmas parade this year. The agenda for Tuesday’s city council meeting includes “funding for Christmas parade.”
Read moreGaynell Turner Evatt of Seneca, SC, wife of the late T. Rhett Evatt, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2020, surrounded by her family at the home of her daughter Lee Ann Parker. Born in Newry, SC on June 5, 1930 to Dock and Cratie Hughes Turner, Gaynell graduated from Seneca High School in 1947. Following graduation, Gaynell […]
Read moreOconee County K-9 officer Ayder died last Saturday. The Dutch Shepherd served for more than ten years before his retirement in July. He was a full patrol dog, according to Lt. Tommy Crompton, and helped in narcotics work, apprehension, article searches, and tracking. Sheriff Crenshaw requests that Oconeeans remember Officer Crompton and his family in prayers. Handlers and K-9s build […]
Read moreA 32-year old man was handcuffed last night in Seneca and led to jail after police said he was ticketed for trespass after notice at a supermarket. Authorities said the arrested man, San Diego County, California resident Timothy Michael McMahon, allegedly violated a trespassing order at the Ingle’s supermarket. The police quoted Ingle’s management say they wished to pursue charges.
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