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Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis reported that Gustavo Ivan Hernandez-Cardenas, a 30-year-old from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, drowned at Devils Fork State Park on Lake Jocassee last Saturday, August 17th. Emergency personnel responded around 5:30 p.m. after bystanders pulled Hernandez-Cardenas from the lake and began CPR. Despite continued resuscitation efforts, he was pronounced dead at 10:10 p.m. at Prisma Greenville […]
Read moreSalem – Terry Dean Patterson, 76, husband of Hilda Reid Patterson, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 15th, 1948, in Oconee County, South Carolina, Terry was the son of the late Christopher and Margaret Abraham Patterson. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Terry led […]
Read moreWestminster – Claudine Gray Dickerson, 77, wife of Larry G. Dickerson, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Cottingham Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Born July 7th, 1947, in Roanoke, Virginia, Claudine was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Annie Carter Gray. Claudine was a retired seamstress and was the last surviving member […]
Read moreWestminster – Stella Ramey Story, 80, wife of the late Marvin Donald “Don” Story, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 at North Pointe Assisted Living. Born October 30th, 1943, in Anderson, South Carolina, Stella was the daughter of the late Edd and Sue Belle Carter Ramey. Stella retired from Dunlap, had a great passion for gardening, enjoyed crocheting, […]
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According to records from the Oconee County Detention Center, the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests on Monday. Zachariah William Martin, 32, faces multiple charges, including trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl, with a total bond set at $320,000. Darius Marcel Matthews, 32, was charged with possession of controlled substances, with a combined bond of $10,000. Deon Valdiez Thomas, 39, was […]
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The Oconee County Council began its Tuesday meeting by removing items from the agenda, including an executive session to discuss litigation related to general obligation bond expenditures and a request to apply for the S.C. Opioid Recovery Fund, both of which were deemed premature. Vice Chairman Don Mize of Seneca and the council unanimously passed the first reading of an […]
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Last night, the Walhalla City Council discussed several key items, including a proposal to purchase two firetrucks to replace aging equipment, with a financing plan involving a $1,123,500 total cost and a $200,000 budgeted payment. The council noted that the firetrucks must be ordered soon, as it takes about six years to build the new trucks. The council also addressed […]
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The newly remodeled Oconee Chamber and Visitor Center satellite office in Westminster officially opened yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Chamber President Dari McBride announced that the freshly painted facility, located next to City Hall in the old magistrate’s office, will also serve as a visitors’ center.
Read moreMarcell Ozuna homered and Reynaldo López pitched five strong innings in his return from the injured list, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 win over the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. In the opener of a crucial three-game series, the six-time reigning division champs pulled within six games of Philadelphia. The rivals will meet six more times […]
Read moreThe University of South Carolina has officially named redshirt freshman LaNorris Sellers the Gamecocks’ starting quarterback. Fourth year head coach Shane Beamer made the announcement Tuesday after Sellers came out of camp the projected favorite. He was in a position battle with Auburn transfer Robby Ashford, who will now serve as his backup, throughout camp. Sellers replaces former Gamecock and […]
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