Walhalla Parade Postponed
Rainy weather has caused city officials to postpone the Walhalla Christmas parade until Saturday, December 15 at 5pm.
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Rev. Lee Roy Cannon
Salem, SC — Rev. Lee Roy Cannon, 77, husband of Ella Mae Nicholson Cannon, of 338 Friendly Drive, Salem, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018, at his home. A native of Salem, SC, Rev. Cannon was the son of the late Wesley Lee Cannon and Bessie Whitmire Cannon. He worked as a mechanic and was a member of Emmanuel Holiness […]
Read moreJoel Ashley Slaton
FAIR PLAY – Joel Ashley Slaton, 84, passed away peacefully into God’s loving arms on November 15, 2018 at home after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family. Joel was born January 17, 1934 in Anderson, SC to the late Joseph Ashley Breazeale and Gladys Myree Slaton. Joel was a proud veteran of the Korean War […]
Read moreOconee County Election Returns
With all 36 precincts reporting, here are the unofficial results in key local races – Bill Sandifer for SC House, Jerry Lee for School Board District 1, Sloan for School Board District 3 and Elliott for County Council.
Read moreSusan Alice Wald
Seneca – Susan Alice Wald, 62, loving mother, daughter and friend, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at her residence. Ms. Wald was the daughter of the late Lloyd J. Wald. Susan worked in the Manufacturing Industry at Orian Rugs. Survivors include her mother, Victoria H. Wald; daughter, Victoria Herron (Robert) of Salem; […]
Read moreKen Roberts
Kenneth (Ken) R. Roberts, 55, son of the late Calvin Roberts and the late Mary Roberts Jenkins, formerly of Holly Springs Community, Westminster, SC, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at a nursing facility in Andrews, N.C. Ken was born in Laurens, SC, and lived most of his life in Greenville County. He was a veteran of the U.S. […]
Read moreRuth Annie Chappell
Westminster – Ruth Annie Chappell, 87, passed away Tuesday October 30, 2018 at the Seneca Heath and Rehab Center. Born in Oconee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Marlor Fretwell Chappell and Samantha Watkins. Ms. Chappell worked in the Cloth Department at Beacon Manufacturing. Survivors include brothers, David “Jack” Chappell of Anderson, […]
Read moreMorton Trial Underway in Seneca
The trial of Tori Diana Morton got underway Tuesday afternoon in Seneca city court, following morning and early afternoon sessions that saw attorneys for the prosecution and defense arguing motions on the case before Seneca City Judge Danny Singleton. Monday’s session was spent culling a jury pool of over 70 people to the two man, four woman jury hearing […]
Read more2nd Annual Cotton Ball November 10
The Foothills Farmstead will be hosting the 2nd Annual Cotton Ball on November 10th from 6-9pm at the Oakway School cafeteria. Everyone is invited to join in celebration of another year of progress with the farmstead. The event will have food, drinks, games, a silent auction, a barn dance and even a time capsule! Last year’s Cotton Ball was a […]
Read moreBrenda Joyce Worley McCrackin
Westminster, SC — Brenda Joyce Worley McCrackin, 67, wife of the late Carley McCrackin, of 944 Tokeena Road, Westminster passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at Oconee Memorial Hospital. A native of Oconee County, SC, Mrs. McCrackin was the daughter of the late Collie Ray Worley and Sylvia Mae Lee Worley. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist […]
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