NBA
Pascal Siakam had 25 points, nine assists and eight rebounds and the Indiana Pacers overcame a career-high 35 points from Hornets rookie Brandon Miller to beat Charlotte 115-99 on Sunday night and snap a three-game skid.
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NFL
Super Bowl opening night evolved into a wacky, circus-like spectacle long before Las Vegas had a chance to host the NFL’s biggest game. There’s no telling how wild it’ll be for Sin City’s media extravaganza. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are in town and they’ll officially kick off the festivities Monday night at Allegiant Stadium when they […]
Read moreCHRISTOPHER DAVID THOMASON
Seneca, SC– Christopher David Thomason, 49, of Seneca, SC, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Cottingham Hospice House. A native of Franklin County, GA, Mr. Thomason was the son of David Charles and Cathy Jean Thomas Thomason. He was a United States Navy Veteran and worked in maintenance at Milliken. Mr. Thomason is survived by his […]
Read moreWILLIE FAYE HARE
Westminster – Willie Faye Suttles Hare, 92, wife of the late William Jefferson Hare, Jr., passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at her residence. Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Willie Faye was the daughter of the late William Matheson and Flossie Mae Belle Holbrooks Suttles. Willie Faye formerly worked with Jantzen and was a loving and devoted […]
Read moreLAURA ROSS HUNKELE
Seneca, SC — Laura Ross Hunkele, 79, of Seneca, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. She was married to Joel Philip Hunkele. A native of Walhalla, SC, Mrs. Hunkele was the daughter of the late Cecil Bergeron and Mary Catherine Brandt Ross. She was a retired systems analyst at IBM and a long-time […]
Read moreJOE EDWARDS
Seneca, SC– E. Joe Edwards, of Seneca, SC, passed away at his home. A native of Oconee County, he was the son of the late A.N. and Marie Young Edwards. He was a Mason, and Shriner and served in the SC National Guard. He was a member of Seneca Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter: Sheri […]
Read moreHUBBARD ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION BID FOR COUNTY AUDITOR
Christy Hubbard is excited to announce her candidacy for re-election as the Oconee County Auditor, representing the Republican party, with filing opening on March 16, 2024. She expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve the people of Oconee County as their Auditor. “It has been my great honor to serve the people of Oconee County as your Auditor. I […]
Read moreFIRE DISPLACED DOZENS AT ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
A fire in the basement of Pratt Hall at Anderson University displaced nearly 50 students on Wednesday night. The fire, which started in the laundry room, was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. The University is grateful for the students’ composure and the cooperation between officials and first responders. Remediation efforts are ongoing, and a thorough investigation into the incident […]
Read moreREP. DUNCAN INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT THE MAILING OF FIREARMS
Washington, D.C. — To ensure gun owners and the firearms industry have access to delivery services through the United States Postal Service (USPS), which enables us to exercise our right to keep and bear arms, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) introduced the “Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act” and issued the following statement: “Common carriers and commercial airlines safely transport handguns and ammunition […]
Read moreRICHARD BARRY KIRBY
Seneca, SC– Richard Barry Kirby, 59, of Seneca, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Kirby was the son of Carroll Eugene and Brenda Cromer Kirby. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a sports fanatic. Mr. Kirby attended Reedy Fork Baptist Church. […]
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